Western wear is still going strong at a store in Portland, Oregon. I took this photo some time ago and thought it portrayed the still on-going culture of the West. Here in this widow display it stands humbly before the reflected high rises of Portland.
What a stunning header!
ReplyDeleteFlorence -- It was a cold morning when I took this header photo. The mist almost appeared as smoke. It's good to get out in nature. thanks -- barbara
DeleteAn interesting juxtaposition.
ReplyDeleteJoanne -- Portland sure has changed from the western garb that was seen in Portland in the early 1900s. thanks -- barbara
DeleteCreative shot! Love it....
ReplyDeleteturquoisemoon -- I read that the early western outfits worn were second hand clothes as cowboys didn't make a lot of money. thanks -- barbara
DeleteIt's what the Bundy's wear.
ReplyDeleteOne Fly, I noticed his attempt at being a cowboy. Only his clothes are not as authemtic as what the early western cowboys wore. -- thanks -- barbara
Deletefinally they need some black and white striped matching outfits - hopefully anyway
DeleteOne Fly -- Yes finally -- Can't figure out what took them so long! Liked your black and white striped outfits comment -- thanks -- barbara
DeleteIt's a good montage! The plaids blend right into the building windows.
ReplyDeleteMelissa -- Plaids were worn in the early western days. Thanks for spotting the juxtaposition of the plaids with the high rise windows. -- barbara
DeleteLovely header...and yes, getting out in nature is sometimes more of a challenge than expected...what with weather and all. The western wear must still be in demand by those who are working outside daily with horses and cattle, I imagine.
ReplyDeleteBarbara -- Think you are right. I certainly don't spot the wear in urban areas. But Oregon is a rural state and lots of areas probably have folks that truly wear western wear for work not fashion. -- thanks for the comment on my header. -- barbara
DeleteWell at least they weren't promoting six shooter....
ReplyDeletetroutbirder-- Believe me I would not put on anything that would promote the sale of guns. thanks for stopping by -- barbara
DeleteThose boots wouldn't be tough enough for riding the range - and neither, I suspect would the people who'll buy them.
ReplyDeleteJohn -- I really have never had any cowboy boots. I know that these boots in the window were very expensive but I don't know if they last long. I know I have seen several folks across the country wearing these types of boots. I think for fashion? -- thanks -- barbara
DeleteNice shot. I used to wear that gear: The boots, the shirts, the jeans. I bought them in the U.S. and wore them in Switzerland,where I lived at the time. My friends envied me, you can bet. My husband wore those cowboy boots for a while,too.
ReplyDeleteHattie -- Funny that you bought them in the US and wore them in Switzerland. I bet you were alone there with your boots? Maybe not? -- barbara
DeleteWhen I first met my husband, he loved his cowboy boots and wore them all the time. He still has them but hasn't put them on in years and years.
ReplyDeleteAh you have a true cowboy husband at heart. Maybe he will drag them out again someday. -- barbara
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