Copper Sean O Driscoll Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I already have a hat and a duster but that is about it. I have heard that a Henly and blue jeans are fine. Is that true? I am not looking to win any costume contests (yet). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Abilene wrote a nice article about just that a long time ago. http://www.davidscottharper.com/shoot/Duds.htm --Dawg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Maverick Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 But to answer your question, yes, blue jeans and a henley work fine. That is what I usually wear to a local match and save my nicer shirts and pants for the major matches. You can also get items here on the wire that are cheaper than the stores. Also, check our your local Goodwill, I hear they carry some items that work as well. Texas Maverick 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Sopris, SASS Regulator Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 What size do you wear ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Just do what you just did. Many CAS shooters often have previously worn clothing for cheap and sometimes free. You can go to goodwill and find suitable clothing and sometimes hats or boots. If you want new check out Wild West mercantile or river crossing or one of several other vendors . Best of luck and welcome Regards Gateway Kid 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) Thrift stores Swap meets at big matches Door prizes at big matches Wild West Mercantile's bargain bin Texas Jack's markdown racks Modern Western Wear Stores markdown racks (for B-Western wear) SASS Wire classified ads blue jeans at outlet stores overalls (I sometimes wear railroad overalls) D Bar J's crappy hats Edited January 31 by Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 more info 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Where's Branchwater Jack when you need him? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngson Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 14 minutes ago, Kid Sopris, SASS Regulator said: What size do you wear ? This. Some of us might be able to help. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Mo Dern Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Hi Sean O., I say spend your money on comfortable clothes that you can wear all day. Buy some comfortable jeans, a comfortable long-sleeved shirt, and some comfortable boots. Mernickle Holster company makes good products and they offer a CAS starter holster rig at a reasonable price. Buy what you feel good wearing. Some clothes make you feel good and confident but other clothes make you feel fat, dumpy, and slow. Buy what's comfortable and makes you feel good. All the best, Mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ethan # 94321 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I purchased my first pair of 501 jeans on EBay. have purchased several other items there. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Best source for me has been to shop the re-sale shops. I found a brand new Wahmaker vest at one. Although that is rare, I will buy dress shirts. I cut the collar off by ripping the threads. My wife resews the seam. Shazam. A band collar shirt for $3. Same thing with jeans. I've also bought vests, dress slacks and have found brand new tuxedo shirts. The Tux shirts work great for a gambler outfit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 today's prices Wally World has long sleeve shirts for $9 https://www.walmart.com/ip/George-Men-s-Long-Sleeve-Flannel-Shirt/839018320?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=aud-393207457166:pla-51320962143&wl5=9027743&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=839018320&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8t2eBhDeARIsAAVEga1uDSelXoe2VVuHAkmn8qINCP1FL7FB53mm0YVfMChs-Nzqw6ZoLTgaAo-qEALw_wcB some 'sora' boots from same place $45 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Madden-NYC-Men-s-Lace-up-Padded-Collar-Boots/966194223 $32 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Madden-NYC-Men-s-Chelsea-Boot/743660970?athbdg=L1700 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Stu Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) If if I were in the OP’s position, I’d get clothes from the thrift store or used at a match. For the basics, shirt and pants, I’ve had good luck at thrift stores. I’ve made slacks or jeans more “cowboy” looking by cutting off belt loops and adding suspender buttons. I also converted a free trench coat to a sort of duster/greatcoat by cutting off the belt, loops, and epaulets and dirtying it up a bit. I wear that in spring and fall. Thrift store dress shirts or button up shirts have served me well (although I have some favorites from WW mercantile as well). I look for patterns I like, and usually hide the modern collar with a bandanna/wild rag that I found in WW mercantile’s sale bin. Most of my hats have come from either thrift stores or eBay. I’ve tried to buy beaver hats but if I found a wool felt hat I liked for cheap, I wouldn’t turn my nose up at it. Boots came from a local western wear store, but I’ve seen decent boots at thrift stores too. Just make sure they’re comfortable to stand and walk in, because if they’re not, even free isn’t a good price. The great thing is that most of my thrift store clothes can go right in the rotation with my purpose-made CAS clothes and still look good as long as I add a few accessories. (Wild rag, suspenders, etc) Edited January 31 by Possum Stu 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choctaw Jack Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Copper Sean, Lots of good advice here. I've found shirts,pants, boots, hats, and belts at second hand and thrift stores, at good prices. A Henly shirt, a pair of denim jeans, appropriate footwear ( no tennis shoes or "aggressive " treads) and you're set to go. Personally,I've never encountered the "Fashion Police" at any shoot I've attended. Most clubs are just happy to see another shooter participating. There are clothing requirements in some classes, bit most Match Directors are pretty accommodating, especially to new shooters. Welcome to the game and most importantly HAVE FUN!!! Choctaw Jack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 19 hours ago, Slow Mo Dern said: Hi Sean O., I say spend your money on comfortable clothes that you can wear all day. Buy some comfortable jeans, a comfortable long-sleeved shirt, and some comfortable boots. Mernickle Holster company makes good products and they offer a CAS starter holster rig at a reasonable price. Buy what you feel good wearing. Some clothes make you feel good and confident but other clothes make you feel fat, dumpy, and slow. Buy what's comfortable and makes you feel good. All the best, Mo In my case it is not the clothes that make me feel fat dumpy and slow but I still have an whole lot of fun. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) When I started I bought a banded collar shirt and some dress slacks at Goodwill. I removed the belt loops sewed on suspenders buttons, you can use bachelor buttons but at the time I’d never heard of them. Once they made B-Western a category I changed to that style because I already had clothes that worked for that. Walmart sells snap button western shirts for less than $20 and Wrangler jeans for under $20. Go to a match and talk to folks many have outgrown clothes they would get rid of cheap or free. Most big matches have yard sells and you can get nice shirts cheap! And by the way, Welcome to the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Randy Edited January 31 by Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Spelling 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 your getting a lot of great answers , id be quick to say yes to your original question and tell you that there will be people that will help [as offered above] and folks that supply in our ranks at matches you will meet , big thing is "jump in and get to know folks" you will be given great direction from those wearing what suits your fancy if you ask them , we all love sharing what we like and our sources , i have a lady that many here know that made some of my shirts - she is one of us up here in the midwest , you will find someone in your area that is similar to do business with as you can afford it , but do not break the bank yo get started , your taste may change or you might be surprised at what can be had once you start looking , get together a start set and go experience it and search it out , you dont have to win a dress contest to get started with us , 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Sean O Driscoll Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 I know I wear a 2X shirt but I am pretty tall 6` 3". I would have to ask the Mrs about pant size but if blue jeans are okay, I have plenty of those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngson Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 43 minutes ago, Copper Sean O Driscoll said: I know I wear a 2X shirt but I am pretty tall 6` 3". I would have to ask the Mrs about pant size but if blue jeans are okay, I have plenty of those. PM sent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Stu Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 16 minutes ago, Copper Sean O Driscoll said: I know I wear a 2X shirt but I am pretty tall 6` 3". I would have to ask the Mrs about pant size but if blue jeans are okay, I have plenty of those. Yep, blue jeans are fine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Some folks just don't care for the dress-up part, and wear the SASS minimum for years, like jeans, a workshirt, work shoes, and a modern cowboy hat. Personally, I HATE those plastic or lacquer coated straw hats, but they are legal. At one club 20 years ago, we would occasionally have a match where you got bonuses for accoutrements. 5 seconds off for spurs. Next stage 5 seconds for a badge. Next stage for a bandana, then a vest, then a knife, etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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