It really is hard to tell where Odessa ends and Midland begins unless you are from that area and they even argue back and forth over which is which. The clothing styles of West Texas and the Panhandle are basically the same with the exception of the bolo or bolero tie. I think they are garrotes disguised as ties. Or perhaps they are used for some other nefarious purpose.
The bolero string is cinched up with a cabochon or other decorative badge which doubles as a belt buckle in a pinch. Dallas and it's sister city, Ft. Worth are stranger than strange. Worth still retains its Western roots and charm. But Dallas is like something from another planet.
The city is divided into neighborhoods as all big cities are, and you must be careful which neighborhood you drive around in. Not easily done as Dallas has the worst street navigation ever. There is just no telling where you will end up. Dallas is a lot like California and perhaps all of the Californians have moved there.
So the dress code ranges from punk to grungy, homeless to ultra high society. Valet parking is the norm in Dallas clubs, restaurants and churches and you'd better be driving something along the lines of a Porche, BMW or Mercedes to even get a parking spot. A Maybach is required for some of the higher priced joints. Glitter is standard for evening wear and the shinier the better. Gold and Silver have been replaced with Platinum in most areas. Of course, the ladies usually wear the typical little black dress.
Jewelry is obscenely obvious and sparkly. Dallas is extremely expensive so you either have to have inherited tons of oil money or you have to be a Southern Baptist Preacher with your own TV show MasterCard and Visa accepted.
Your church must be built on a Rock and pay huge monthly fees to Billboard salesmen. East Texans do not even resemble most Texans. They look more like they are from Arkansas or Louisiana. They live in the woods. They're worn at all times and not taken off indoors; if you don't think so, check out a Western dance hall on a Friday night, where you'll find cowboys twirling about the dance floor with their best hats firmly in place. The classic Stetson, like the one LBJ wore on the ranch, dates from the s.
The key to your new hat is getting it formed, or creased, for that perfect range or courthouse look. A real-life roper retires his white straw hat at the end of summer, opting for a sturdy felt sombrero for autumn and winter -- a seasonal fashion dictum not unlike the one that demands that New Englanders banish white from their wardrobes after Labor Day.
Western Shirts -- Most traditional and urban cowboys go for heavy, pressed-cotton Western shirts in plaids or solids. Fancy Western swing shirts with pearl snaps, contrasting yokes, and little "smile" or "arrow" pockets aren't that easy to find these days. If you want a singing cowboy or fancy honky-tonk shirt, you'll need to either go vintage or shell out big bucks for a high-end designer, such as Manuel of Hollywood who dresses Dolly Parton and other flashy country-music stars.
At its most basic, though, the Western shirt should have a reinforced Western yoke, flap pockets, a full cut, and snapped cuffs. The shirttail is always worn tucked in.
Accessories -- The most important Western accessories are belt buckles, belts, hatbands, bolo ties, and bandannas. For Texan males, hand-tooled belts often with the wearer's name embossed , hatbands, and especially buckles -- which range from obscenely large Texas state seals, oil derricks, and Jack Daniel's emblems to simple, elegant silver buckles, tips, and keepers -- allow him to express himself.
A real Texan never buys a leather belt that comes stock with a buckle. Note : This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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