Western Wear

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Western wear developed from ranch and riding utility into rodeo, film and country stage dress, adding embroidery, fringe, studs and emphatic color to functional yokes, snaps, boots and hats.

Pointed western yokes dividing chest and back / Curved-brim hat and high-shaft boots / Pearl-like snaps and contrast piping / Symmetric embroidery, fringe and studs

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Dictionary entry

Best used for: Designing shirts, boots and outerwear that retain riding function · Making a western silhouette legible at distance through stage embroidery and color
Type: Run a narrow slab serif or drawn sign face along garment curves.
Composition: Divide shoulder and chest with a yoke and flow mirrored embroidery along edges and pockets.
Material: Start with denim, suede, leather and pearl-like snaps, adding metallic thread, stones and fringe only for performance.
Caution: Do not use a cowboy hat as a lone symbol. Distinguish riding construction from decoration added by rodeo and music.
Further study: Working cowboy clothing / Rodeo tailoring / Nudie suits and country performance

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