Chief Rick Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Ya see, I sent my wife the pics of the soiled dove & parlor madam winners out of the Chronicle. So she sends me an email back sayin if I buy her an outfit like that - she'd wear it. Now I don't know about other men - but the one thing I DON'T buy my wife or daughters is CLOTHES. So, I told her I would just give her the money and let her buy what she wanted. So I need help spendin' my money! Where can I point her for quality garments? I don't even know what all that stuff is called, so I can't search for it myself.
Painted Filly Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Wild West merchantile is a good start. Painted Filly
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Well, I'm not a lady. Nor have I played one. But... Start out on eBay with a search for "saloon girl." That will give you names of the parts of the outfit and price range. Google "saloon girl outfit" or "saloon girl costume." Maybe also "soiled dove historic photos." Or, ask some of the ladies in your area for ideas. What you are willing to spend will determine the quality, and comfort, of the clothing.
Grizzly Dave Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Victorian corset might be something to google for too.
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Wanta spend all yur money .... really quick ? Have a look over ...... here Money will be all gone . . . but she'll be happy ....
Chief Rick Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 What you are willing to spend will determine the quality, and comfort, of the clothing. While the budget is not unlimited - if it makes Momma happy, Momma makes me happy. And if the two of us are happy - then all is right in the world.
Deja Vous Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 While the budget is not unlimited - if it makes Momma happy, Momma makes me happy. And if the two of us are happy - then all is right in the world. http://www.recollections.biz/ For corsets try ebay... or google it and look for STEEL BUSK with lace up...
Chief Rick Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 Wanta spend all yur money .... really quick ? Have a look over ...... here Money will be all gone . . . but she'll be happy .... I need to make sure the stuff is "quality" before we buy. Don't want cheap/inferior products that don't last or are uncomfortable for a days wear.
Buckhorn Woodie Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Ya see, I sent my wife the pics of the soiled dove & parlor madam winners out of the Chronicle. So she sends me an email back sayin if I buy her an outfit like that - she'd wear it. Now I don't know about other men - but the one thing I DON'T buy my wife or daughters is CLOTHES. So, I told her I would just give her the money and let her buy what she wanted. So I need help spendin' my money! Where can I point her for quality garments? I don't even know what all that stuff is called, so I can't search for it myself. Where's Allie Mo when you need her....If I was looking for female trap-ens that's who I would talk to.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 You need to post your question here. The ladies will help you. Trust me. Carolina Belles
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 You need to post your question here. The ladies will help you. Trust me. Carolina Belles DUH!!! Good call, Bob!
Bama Red Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 That's the link I was looking for, UB! Allie Mo (no e) posts there a lot and she and the rest of those gals will be able to set ol' Chief Rick straight in a heartbeat.
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 I need to make sure the stuff is "quality" before we buy. Don't want cheap/inferior products that don't last or are uncomfortable for a days wear. Given that, and what you have said in other posts, you are likely looking at a minimum of $250, plus shoes. Much more if you get a really good corset.
Grizzly Dave Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 That's the link I was looking for, UB! Allie Mo (no e) posts there a lot and she and the rest of those gals will be able to set ol' Chief Rick straight in a heartbeat. Likely as not they'll grab Rick's gal and his credit card and take her shopping!
Chief Rick Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 Well - they certainly don't wanna turn me loose in a store with stuff like that - 22 years in the Navy has taught me to not be shy about asking ladies to try stuff on
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Likely as not they'll grab Rick's gal and his credit card and take her shopping! Or grab her, take her to a back room, break out the fabric and scissors and get her all gussied up. In the SCA I've seen a flock of women disappear for a few hours like that and the object of their ministrations appeared again in a lovely 12th century French outfit. Like the one on the right in this: http://www.costumes.org/history/stibbert/28.jpg
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 http://www.recollections.biz/ Recollections is pricey but they have frequent sales.
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Can't help you Chief. I am taking a line from Sergeant Schults, "I know nothing!" Wife sent me out to get a slip for her one time. She has not done that since.
Noz Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Lorrie buys a bunch of stuff from http://stores.work-n-ranch.com/StoreFront.bok
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Lorrie buys a bunch of stuff from http://stores.work-n-ranch.com/StoreFront.bok.'>http://stores.work-n-ranch.com/StoreFront.bok. Your link is futzed up, I got: Sorry, the page you’re looking for can’t be found. You will be redirected to Homestead in 10 seconds. Homestead But if I google 'work n ranch' I can get there. Which is weird, because the link is the same: http://stores.work-n-ranch.com/StoreFront.bok
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Strange. the link works for me. yeah, very strange. Yours doesn't work for me, but mine, which is exactly the same, does.
Complicated Lady Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 If she likes to thift store shop she can probably find a full black skirt that would work until she found something she likes better. A black skirt with a good quality corset (steel boned) and a lacey black blouse underneath.... she's all set. Oh and boots....lace up boots... Oak Tree Farms are the best If you lived close enough I would love to dress her up.
Chief Rick Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 If she likes to thift store shop she can probably find a full black skirt that would work until she found something she likes better. A black skirt with a good quality corset (steel boned) and a lacey black blouse underneath.... she's all set. Oh and boots....lace up boots... Oak Tree Farms are the best If you lived close enough I would love to dress her up. Thank you ma'am. We are only one state away... She doesn't do the wire - I believe facebook is the only "forum" she monitors, but I will be passing along the info from here.
Buckhorn Woodie Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Well - they certainly don't wanna turn me loose in a store with stuff like that - 22 years in the Navy has taught me to not be shy about asking ladies to try stuff on After being married for 35 years and raising a daughter I am very gun shy about buying female cloths....during my 6 years as a "Dirt Sailor" I never thought to ask a lady to put something on...it was mostly the opposite
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 After being married for 35 years and raising a daughter I am very gun shy about buying female cloths....during my 6 years as a "Dirt Sailor" I never thought to ask a lady to put something on...it was mostly the opposite My wife was feeling poorly one time when we there was a super special at a dept. store. She sent me. I knew her sizes. She told me "camo colors." Piece of cake!
Finagler 6853 Life Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 I stopped buying my wife frilly undergarments years ago when she stopped having any interest in them at all. They aren't "comfortable". I thought that was the whole point so she would be more inclined to take them off. Oh well, I tried. Occassionally I will help with laundry and I shake my head when I take clothes out of the dryer. I pull out these little patches of fabric connected with three skinny lines of cloth. I didn't know that slingshots got washed. I can't imagine how one would wear one of these as they wouldn't cover up anything. It kind of defeats the purpose. I think you have plenty of recommendations and if you can get your lady to wear these things, more power to you.
Charlie Plasters, SASS#60943 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 In 34+ years of marriage, I don't think there has been one gift article of clothing that my wife hasn't either returned or worn only once then stashed in a closet - says that if she wore what I bought her she'd look like she belonged on a street corner. And I thought it was the style!
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 yeah, very strange. Yours doesn't work for me, but mine, which is exactly the same, does. He has a period after the link address which kilt it. http://stores.work-n-ranch.com/StoreFront.bok.'>http://stores.work-n-ranch.com/StoreFront.bok. won't work, but http://stores.work-n-ranch.com/StoreFront.bok will Funny stuff this Interweb language.
Finagler 6853 Life Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 My daughter got some very nice outfits from Work N Ranch. Put a nice dent in my wallet as well but she sure looks pretty.
Noz Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 He has a period after the link address which kilt it. http://stores.work-n-ranch.com/StoreFront.bok.'>http://stores.work-n-ranch.com/StoreFront.bok. won't work, but http://stores.work-n-ranch.com/StoreFront.bok will Funny stuff this Interweb language. I also just found that period. The owner of Work n Ranch will also do custom work. She made a hat to match a dress for Lorrie and she is currently looking for a B Western shirt for me to wear for "not so dressed up" evenings. the instructions I gave her was that it was to be so gaudy that she would be embarrassed to sell it and I would be embarrassed to wear it.
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Had not heered of Work-N-Ranch . . thanks for the link....
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Well, I got here as soon as I could. I see you have some good advice already. Recollections has very nice things. WW Mercantile is a wonderful supporter of SASS and has nice things. After I'd been shooting a while and wasted a lot of money, I decided I didn't want things that could show up at a match on someone else. So, I look for one-of-a-kind things on eBay or basics (for example a plain black skirt and plain blouse) when buying ready made. Dress them up with a vest or other accessories. Pard, does she sew or have time for it? If not, does she have a seamstress available to her. Does she mind seeing the outfit on someone else? For patterns, I'm partial to Truly Victorian, Laughing Moon, and Butterick. I recommend starting with a basic plain skirt, blouse, and waist cincher/wide belt. All are available at WW Mercantile. Then, check out what the other ladies are wearing and what she likes before jumping in to anything expensive or flamboyant. Regards, Allie Mo
Chief Rick Posted October 15, 2011 Author Posted October 15, 2011 I stopped buying my wife frilly undergarments years ago when she stopped having any interest in them at all. They aren't "comfortable". I thought that was the whole point so she would be more inclined to take them off. Oh well, I tried. Occassionally I will help with laundry and I shake my head when I take clothes out of the dryer. I pull out these little patches of fabric connected with three skinny lines of cloth. I didn't know that slingshots got washed. I can't imagine how one would wear one of these as they wouldn't cover up anything. It kind of defeats the purpose. I think you have plenty of recommendations and if you can get your lady to wear these things, more power to you. I ain't lookin' or askin' her to wear dental floss! No Sir... I'm lookin' for stuff that can be worn to a match that's 2-3 hours away, shoot in, go to lunch out in town, & then drive back home.
Chief Rick Posted October 15, 2011 Author Posted October 15, 2011 Well, I got here as soon as I could. I see you have some good advice already. Recollections has very nice things. WW Mercantile is a wonderful supporter of SASS and has nice things. After I'd been shooting a while and wasted a lot of money, I decided I didn't want things that could show up at a match on someone else. So, I look for one-of-a-kind things on eBay or basics (for example a plain black skirt and plain blouse) when buying ready made. Dress them up with a vest or other accessories. Pard, does she sew or have time for it? If not, does she have a seamstress available to her. Does she mind seeing the outfit on someone else? For patterns, I'm partial to Truly Victorian, Laughing Moon, and Butterick. I recommend starting with a basic plain skirt, blouse, and waist cincher/wide belt. All are available at WW Mercantile. Then, check out what the other ladies are wearing and what she likes before jumping in to anything expensive or flamboyant. Regards, Allie Mo Can she sew? Yes Does she have time? No Her Mother does & so does a friend, but neither live within 500 miles of us. I don't know (and she doesn't either) about quality corsets and things like that - and not being able to handle or try on is worrisome.
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