Dressing the Part: Custom Old West Clothing

[@TUCOtheratt]

It is interesting that real old west clothing history is as, if not more, complicated, than firearms history. That's something that was often overlooked in many of the old western movies and TV shows.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So true!!

[@larry1824]

I like old stuff I find in goodwill and consignment shops. Great vests coats belts etc. Really the costuming is two thirds of the fun. 😅

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I agree. MY luck is not as good as yours. I rarely find the good stuff (but still enjoy the hunt).

[@tedebear108]

Good morning Arizona Ghost Riders. It's Ted from Texas. In my younger days I was a living historian of a confederate general. Joseph E Johnson. I look very similar to how he looked. Some people thought we were family relatives . It does get expensive. And I have a decent collection myself . Great episode man

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wow, I bet that was exciting. Thank You!

[@abrahemsamander3967]

Where did you buy your uniform from? I’m looking into getting into civil war reenactments myself.

[@billrivenbark8983]

I’m a Civil War reenactor myself. Started out infantry and now do Artillery. Got a whole bunch of period clothing some of which would work for early western period.

[@tedebear108]

Most of my stuff I purchased when I was in Gettysburg. There are quite a few places to buy things from. My jacket was custom ordered. They took a month and $400. But that was back in the day.​@@abrahemsamander3967

[@ericruss6734]

I am also a Confederate Reenactor, from North Carolina, and was Aide de Camp to our General Joe Johnston portrayed by my good friend, Craig Braswell from North Carolina. He lives near Bentonville Battlefield, General Johnston's last battle. Craig was the model for the General Joseph Johnston monument at the Battlefield. I was his aide and Cavalry escort for the 125th anniversary of the Surrender at the Bennett Place in Durham, NC. It's good to hear of another portraying the General.

[@MarcusZepeda]

I really enjoyed this video. I love 19th century women and men's clothing, and one day, I want be a fashion historian.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Go for it!

[@notfeedynotlazy]

Marcus, the only thing you need to BE a fashion historian is... to publish your experiences with historical clothing.😏 Go for it, my friend. The only step betwen you and your dream is publishing what you learn about the clothes you love. I could quote a certain article about the correct tension most likely used by late Medieval Europe men to tie the strinks that keep their hose up without neither sagging nor digging on their body and how that tension worked better with different string thickesses... yes, written by oneself 😀 (and that silly thing _was_ actually good for other historians (who didn't wear hose themselves) to know that a certain string found at a site was too thin to have been used for that purpose). If that stupid thing was useful, just imagine what *YOUR* findings shall be, my friend! Seriously, go for it!

[@garrettfromsmokeinthewoods]

So that's why the mail has always been late here lately.Bill's been blowing it up!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Pretty much.

[@hankfrankly7240]

When western movies pay attention to authentic wardrobes, I can only assume it will also be reflected in other varied parts of the movie, which I greatly appreciate.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, me too

[@AlphaTraveler1]

You always ROCK it Santee. Another awesome video. 👍👍👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks Alpha Traveler!

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

And just like that another topic i never thought of had me glued to the video. Fantastic my friend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@tamray7952]

Love these historical fashions! Thank you.🙏

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@A.R.American1]

Some people think that firearms are the big exspense. I have been looking into it and found that is just the beginning. You add in a couple sets of clothes a couple hats , spurs , boots , holsters and cartidge belts is the real expense. Good video santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep, but the good news it's usually a one-time expense for the gunbelts and guns.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Santee, even I (who am not into reenacting the Wild West but a different time period) have several cowboy gunbelts that disagree with that "one-time expense" afirmation. But worry not: we're not alone. I heard Gunbelters Anonymous may help us.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! I understand OUR addiction to gunleather. It's the same as with guns. Can never have enough.

[@justinsane7128]

I've got a wrinkly old west birthday suit now😅

[@fightinginflipflops7731]

@justinsane7128 The best part is that you got it free!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@victorwaddell6530]

Thanks again Santee & Co.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Our pleasure!

[@dennisatkins9837]

I love the clothing episodes, however it was the fall from that building that made my stomach do a flip flop! Those stunts are quite impressive. Great episode Santee! Hey to Dan.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@keithlincoln1309]

If you want to play the part, you got to look the part. Awesome video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's right!

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

Neat!!! Another classic!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@rhondaz356]

That was so interesting. As always, I loved the varieties of clips, videos, and audios. The details are amazing, especially since many were hand-made another gem, Santee 🏡🙏🏻🤠🌞👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very much appreciated!

[@indigowolf556]

These videos just go by too fast! I really enjoy the fashion videos. Gives you a good idea of what they wore and brings it to life. Thanks so much Santee 🤠🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you like them!

[@chubbethsthunder]

Santee the King of keeping the Old West alive. Thank you very much. You and Mrs. Pew Pew have a beautiful and blessed weekend. Hug the kitty cat for me.LORD GOD Bless and stay vigilant.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@ricoramirez4678]

Good morning Santee… Another excellent video! Thank you for your continued efforts…

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

My pleasure!

[@johnraines4825]

Another good one, Santee. Lots if great info and names of businesses I haven't heard of since I started reenacting back in the 70s. Going to check them out.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@OpieDogie]

It’s interesting to see how close have changed. I know just in my lifetime clothes have changed a lot. (Especially Levis and jeans in general) THANKS SANTEE

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So true!

[@mikefranklin1253]

I'm 6'8" and 270. Much of my stuff is homemade. I used to find retired ladies who liked to sew. They are worth their weight in gold.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@anthonycalbillo9376]

Renee reminds me of my grandmothers. Whenever they started sewing.... y'all got the heck out of the house! Going to the range once the storm clears! A big hello from Missouri!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Enjoy the range!

[@anthonycalbillo9376]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I did, do you know what I can do to safely dry out Pyrodex? I think my powder is damp.

[@wild_west_hippie]

Always love seeing my friends and I on here! Much love!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome!

[@terryschiller2625]

Hi Santee, I would have got all gussied up if I knew this video was coming. LoL. Once again Sir awesome job, and thanks for all your hard work and time.🤠🇺🇲

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks again!

[@DynamixWarePro]

I love these clothing episodes. I have a few custom period items I had made for me. A US military wool vest with domed eagle buttons, a wool felt black slouch cowboy hat, a Civil War Berdan's Sharpshooters green wool Kepi hat, two square backed bow ties (one black and one brown), natural canvas, non elastic suspenders and and a pair of leather brown brogan boots with the rough side out. I find the brogans are hard to put on and harder to take off without my feet getting stuck in them so I'll have to figure that out if I want to wear them. A couple of non clothing Item I had made for me from the time period is a Canteen covered in black leather with a black leather strap and chain to hold on the cork stopper and a natural canvas haversack made from the same material as the natural canvas suspenders I had made for me. I don't yet have a period correct jacket, so I am currently getting a black wool sack coat with a cotton lining and black wool covered buttons, custom made for me and when its finished, I am going to get a matching pair of trousers as well. I am currently learning to sew so I can make my own period shirts as I have a pattern for 4 different shirts based on actual shirts from the 1860s which I want to try and make when I have some free time. I also have a pattern for 1860s-1870s era civilian and military trousers which I want to try making when I get good at sewing.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Have fun with it

[@timeminecraft6019]

Another great video, gonna definitely add these retailers to my list.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good!

[@ericruss6734]

Another interesting and informative video, Santee. I have always been partial to Sack coats. I have a few. A couple are Confederate military Sacks, and I have a gray civilian Sack coat as well.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice.

[@Darmanos963]

I'm cool with the Super change. Let me earn that by playing skillful😎 that new spinning move though!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sorry, I'm not sure I understand your comment.

[@christiethacker2715]

Another great episode!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@joelhurley2678]

Great episode Santee and really enjoyed seeing the different types of clothing thank you for sharing. I have an old home and if I ever do a tour of the house I might look for a 1898 Derby where you guys purchase your stuff

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it. If you look in the description field of the video we have links to the places we shop.

[@alexleblond5041]

I am 26 years old and I make my own clothing too. On that time period I make sure it's the right freshcount. The Wright style buttons and I even make sure it's all hand stitched. That's right. You know I got authorized to my fingers. I still hand sew everything together. With the proper quality bread from the time period that means I only use pure cotton, wool, Fred or silk red or satin bread. I even do leather comments as well. I also know how to steam and starch a hat. And reshape a hat as well. I know how to make a hat from a woolha blank. I can make sure it's the proper wool pelt. And then I esteem it and shape it myself to make. A authentic time period hat as well. I make sure my suspenders are historically accurate to the time period even down to the leather ears, another parts these finest were tiniest details that you would overlook emotsocical reenactment, ones are quite common, but I make sure everything is handsewn hand on and everything. On the tiniest Detail is all 100% authentically accurate. I make sure the buckles in the back. Yeah, you're on the back of your pants where your spender's hook also are. Metal buttons, but I also make sure they're the proper type of buttons that they should be actually depending on the pants. I even make sure it has a historically, accurate made solid brass. Buckle in the back recording to the time period that there would be, I even wear a pair of glasses that I had custom-made for me that were 1835 to 1880s that I wear every day as I wear old time clothing every day I wear these custom-made stroked pipe. Cowboy boots. There are other leather healed and let us sold. I wear historical accurate, made suspenders with my leather. 1700 to 18 early 1800s pants, which I made. I also where a lot of the authentic things done to definest detail. I even turken. And made my own moccasins. I love sinew, instead of sewing. Fred ready tow closes shot as that's the proper way as I am part Blackfoot or more than purblackwood. I am 98% black Foot Native American. I always make sure my jackets are made out of the right stuff as well. I always make sure everything is historically accurate Dante. Finest. Drop the tiniest detail. You could ever think of it's not exactly cheap. And it's not exactly as at all, but it's very expensive, but I make sure they do. What I have to do I also have a rivet thing here, so I can put copper ribbons in the gussets, if I make authentic replica of the Levi's pants and yes, it's very hard to find nose fabrics. But like I said they are very rare as those machines from Levi's and the 1800s were. They fabric count for them, but actually on an old machine that they no longer make. And the remaining the fabric was being made in Manchester New Hampshire. So trying to find one. Of those working machines aint you and they're so big that it would be very hard to store it somewhere you didn't come up a will swap period of time, but. They weren't as accursed as I thought they would be. I have all my jackets. A dress jackets are aligned with satin or silk. I usually have my half lined with satin or silk as well. I have everything that's hand thrown together. Work jackets are usually lined with cotton, and winter jackets are lined with flannels or wool Or animal Fur I even make sure if I'm gonna go to a shooting range. I even make sure I wear the proper spell time period Bell Buckle and spelt. As I have a few antique gun belts in my family that date back to the 1800s. Therefore I took measurements of them as I don't want to wear the originals and break Em as they're very old and brittle now. So I took the measurements of them the West and the the West side of the measurements and made my own new ones at the leather and then dyed them and and hand tool myself. The proper tooling. Some are just playing basic as I don't want too fancy. I go to a guide to hoa. Proper 1800 casted Garrison velpics for my gunbelt as well. Even down to my guns, I buy the Italian replicas as much as I can and I am cheap as I usually buy usually on the clearance rack. Fix them and then customize them to make them look. Well, used, but nothing to hurt the to charity. Of the structural, the spinal or the strength of the gun, so if I want to shoot it, I can shoot it as I am related to john browning as well, not trying to Impress you but going to my genealogy that I've been doing. I am related to him play what you wanna BEL. I don't allow anything modeled in my house if I could. I would live in a log cabin that I built through time period authenticity. What is Stone basement and thick wooden planks and walls? Me out of log, a nice Stone fireplace. No electricity, no electronics, no frigeration. Nothing like that that's live my life like the 1800. That's where I want it. Stop. That's where I wanna live. That's the way I wanna live. I don't want to go into the future. I don't wanna go too far back but. The 1800s are good enough for me, anywhere from the early 1800s to the end of the 1800 weather. Pretty much a good year for me. I like it a lot and I live my life like that. I've done research and studies and all that as much as I can to live my life as much as I can. Like that

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool you do that.

[@joshuabarnett3639]

Nice shirt, santee, it is cool, good video 😊

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I love it

[@lennartforsberg1519]

An interesting episode, and an interesting topic.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Another great video Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@roblowe9283]

Keep up the good work !!!!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, will do!

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Authenticity changes everything! It's a lot of work, but in the end it's very rewarding, have a great weekend amigo 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@TimKoehn44]

Great video Santee. It is fun to make your own stuff too. Nice shirt. I enjoy looking at originals and making a reproduction. Since retiring in June, I have made quite a few items. Have a great weekend! Cheers!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks so much!

[@mherod51]

Great episode 👏🏽 Your wardrobe gal seems to get a little cranky with you tour guides.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

We Historians are picky about our wardrobe.

[@abrahemsamander3967]

Occasionally sometimes getting stuff from a civil war reenactment shop is good. Lots of the early old west settlers were civil war vets.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, I wear a CW repro shirt on really hot days. It's very thin.

[@abrahemsamander3967]

Noice. Might try that

[@greghardy9476]

Until recently, I made most of my own. Somewhat easier to buy off the rack.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's pretty interesting!

[@joemortimer1763]

Awesome job thar, Pard. Love this episode! Something interesting, I usually find my 19th century reenactment wardrobe, even off the rack, to be more comfortable for all day / all night wear at many reenactments, school events, performances, etc., and usually wear them to and from. If stopping off at a gas station, etc., while traveling it starts a conversation and great for recruiting others in what we do. One time when picking up a snack at a gas station, sa lady and her kids loved seeing my attire and the kids wanted a photo with me. Really cool.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well said, Joe!

[@trynsurviven2440]

You covered the subject quite well Santee. I to have been looking at some of the websites you list and find some amazing stuff. Thank you for sharing and keeping the old west alive.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mistyjames810]

Fascinating how the shirt has evolved. I might just have to get a pattern & make 1! 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@JEDiTV]

Clothes! Now yer speakin’ my language! 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!!!!

[@woodsmanforlife1677]

Being me, I just wore cast off`s, hand-me-downs and often rags.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That works.

[@chelseadanico877]

So very interestingly awsome and interestingly informative video, I really liked and enjoyed it, I learned alot about custum old west clothing and I got a lot of inspiration for my old west frontier, retro vintage 1920s,1950s,1990s and early to mid 2000s, biblical,ancient sumerian and mesopatamian mythology,studies,eytemology, angelogy and demonology , mario and zelda inspired re-edited new writing projects. Great job,well done and keep up the great work. The scene for the first of my interconnected stories Im writing is set in a cavern that I named The Ancient Tythlo Caverns, which is connected to another cavern called The Ancient Zohkai CaveRuins.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@-Thauma-]

Thanks for yet an amazing video! ❤️🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@abrahemsamander3967]

I love western wear. It’s snazzy and practical.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It is.

[@CowboyClintWolfe]

Always love the comic relief in the videos, santee. Is anything going shows at Old Tucson in September?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

We open on the 26th for Nightfall. Should be fun!

[@millcreekrange]

I’ll be looking for myself a more accurate vest very soon. I’ll be using those links for sure. I will also be looking for another hat as well.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Check out Mike Marsh Hats. www.marshcustomhats.com/

[@millcreekrange]

@@ArizonaGhostriders will do!!

[@led8541]

Great video Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@chrisjamesrivera]

I am much obliged to have my impressions in this video, Santee. I would absolutely love to have you do an episode on Old West Living History sometime! My associates will be in Tombstone for Helldorado, literally LIVING in 1881 for two whole days. We will be about 30 people strong. Camping, cooking, shaving, etc... all with authentic gear and clothing meticulously researched to the year 1881. We will be marching in the parade as well. If you're planning on being there this year or next and want to come into our camp to do some filming and interviewing, we would not begrudge your visit. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, Chris!

[@SaintAndrewTV]

I’ve not heard of that first website and now my wallet is scared! Great video as always!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You! and HA!!!!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Love the old duds! Love the "Dressing the Part" videos too!

[@jerseyred9554]

But y'all look great

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@LionquestFitness]

Maybe time to revisit bandannas in the Old West.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Perhaps! You'd like to see another video?

[@lathanvonstrom3464]

Hey, Santee, can you make a video about immigration in the Old West? My 4th great grandfather was a man named Ole Strom (spelled Stromme at the Time) and he was the first Strom in America. He emigrated in the late 1850s and early 1860s. Just a suggestion, I'll see you on down the trail

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I talk about it a lot and cover many cultures in the videos. I'll look into it.

[@brianburge3349]

THANKS FROM TEXAS

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

High Trail Fashion fer ser! Dandy Santee fer ser! Have to come up with a line of Santee colognes! Thanks Kindly and see ya on down the trail with Dustin of the West! Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Hmmm, colognes. Great idea!

[@jeffw1246]

I like carrying single action 45s for ccw and figuring out modern/vintage look without being conspicuous. But when it's hot it's flip flops/ tennis shoes and t shirts so out come the "little" guns 357 snubbies with hot loaded 38s. 357 will ruin ears quickly.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I hear ya!

[@FoodForestPermaculture]

Good stuff Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@Rags2Itches]

Thrift stores are an excellent source for clothing that can be modified to suit one's needs. If you are lucky enough to get an old fur coat or collar ..even better,

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sure!

[@robertjensen1438]

Did you hear about Gucci's new baby line of clothing? It's called "Gucci Gucci Goo"

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤣

[@GuilhermyGoiano]

I don't know if you already did, but if not, can you a video about "Poverty" in Old West?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Hmmm, lemme think about it! I bet I can.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

Ah, a man of culture... There's nothing like having hand-sewn for a couple years to develop that healthy Rhett Butler attitude toward the "stiches per unit of length" worries that some people have. When the length of your stitch is not fixed by a machine nor by social conventions but by how much of a hurry you have to finish a seam (and/or how much you give a damn for the end result) and can vary not only from garment to garment, but from seam to seam of the same piece, you quickly learn that ALL stitches/length ratios are 100% historical!🤣

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

"ALL stitches/length ratios are 100% historical" Well put amigo!

[@Flo-lows2798]

I may not have a lot of money, so I made do with what I got, and it’s pretty amazing I wish I could show you what it looks like. Here’s what I got, I wear a blackish grey vest, a black dress shirt, a black denim jean jacket, a black bolo tie, a black cowboy/ Aussie western hat/ a black bolo tie, and black denim jeans/ sweat pants. I don’t yet own boots, however I would love too! But I also know every person in the west did not wear them. Movies and reality are different things.

[@Flo-lows2798]

Apologies if I said bolo tie twice

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

The man in black! Cool.

[@cheycasters]

cool!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@MikeJenner-Jones]

I have a Purple Kit Carson Shirt and Black/Grey Saddle Pants from Doves and Dandys Western Wear from Wales. Both were made to measure.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice!

[@MikeJenner-Jones]

@@ArizonaGhostridersPlus, I own a handful of jackets tailored from video games , movies and TV shows. Jackets and coats from Red Dead Redemption 2, Django Unchained, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Dollars Trilogy and even 3:10 to Yuma!

[@MikeJenner-Jones]

@@ArizonaGhostridersI should mention that I take major inspiration costume-wise from Westerns from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

[@douglasarnold5310]

My only problem I buy Frontier Classics from Wild West Mercantile they do not always hold up as well wearing them everyday I started just taking my old dress shirts and getting the collar off it's cheaper and they seem to be more durable don't lose as many buttons

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I wear a lot of Frontier Classics 5 days a week and they hold up well for me. Are you just talking buttons??

[@douglasarnold5310]

@@ArizonaGhostriders mainly... the shirt buttons pop off, it is all I wear except for Sunday when I go to church...

[@jackdorsey4850]

Nice very nice question where do reenactors get their leather goods ie holsters belts and knives of the time

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Tons of places online. Google Old West gun rigs

[@jackdorsey4850]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Thanks pard

[@bevgreen8165]

Santee, could you stamp out something on postal workers in the OW? Did they have uniforms then as now? Maybe do an addressing the part vid on them. SG

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

OK.

[@Desolate1]

I’m a letter carrier! I think Pony Express riders rode out like a jockey would, not exactly they way The Young Riders tv show portrayed them. Hey Santee, wasn’t that filmed in Old Tucson?

[@bevgreen8165]

(looks at joke laying there, kicks dirt) Aw, shucks!

[@Snuffy03]

Good job. Too bad clothing today isn't as comfortable as the attire from those days. As a reenactor I have tons of period clothing. My ex-wife used to complain that I didn't hesitate to pay $300.00 for a pair of 1860 style trousers, or $250.00 for a beehive hat, but balked at paying $50.00 for a pair of jeans. Man's gotta have priorities, right? 🤣🤣🤣 Keep up the good work

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I find them more comfortable too.

[@Snuffy03]

@@ArizonaGhostriders 👍

[@BlakeHutto]

Cool

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@fishbonez5670]

Great video! Just a few notes I made. The mannequins have no faces, shh they may not know yet, and the Patreon list is growing congrats.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! Yeah, we wanted them devoid of features so you can see the outfits.

[@fishbonez5670]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Gotch ya at least they wont be able to bite you when they become the zombies in the apocalypse...😆🤣

[@georgeearls3338]

I think the guy in the last outfit on the video, and Spec Rohdes from the Porter Wagoner show, must have had the same tailor.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That fellow is copying a real outfit worn by Wild Bill.

[@jerseyred9554]

I found the clothing videos real interesting Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@abrahemsamander3967]

I know yall used to recommend that Ravenna’s old west. Shame it looks like they went down under…they had good looking stuff.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

She didn't go under. She actually closed the business and got out of making clothes altogether.

[@abrahemsamander3967]

That’s a shame. Ah well. Guess she wanted to move on. I always liked how she managed to be authentically old west. But also had a slight gothic edge.

[@justinweaver8107]

❤❤❤

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@alexcathey4165]

I was wondering if you could do a video on the wild West gun cleaning kits

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I did one on Gun Maintenance and mentioned it

[@joshuabarnett3639]

Hey, santee, could you fit a vest/waistcoat on the custom shirt

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@Oneguitaro]

Hey Santee! What should I do if I’m wanting to make more of a vaquero look?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Get a Vaquero jacket and pants.

[@tyrranicalt-rad6164]

I heard Santee secretly wears Rhinestones.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Shhhhh, It's not a secret if you blast it all over the web, dude!

[@mateolopez5570]

Do you have a location you travel to a lot? it’d be nice to come across you, I live in Gilbert AZ and i regular go to a trail called peralta.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

In the Supersitions?

[@mateolopez5570]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Yes sir!

[@ralphperez4862]

According to my wife, I still have clothes from back in the day. I guess I'm thinking I'll slim to fit. Oh Boy.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@joshuabarnett3639]

Hey santee does the shirts buttons come down halfway or all the way down?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Halfway in "pullover" style

[@joshuabarnett3639]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks

[@kirkmorrison6131]

I sew a lot of my SAS and Reenactment clothes from historical documents

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@abrahemsamander3967]

I wanna get something custom made, but I’d like to loose weight first. So I won’t have to get modified twice. Saves money you know.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@joshuabarnett3639]

Hey, santee, do you have a custom waistcoat or boots

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Custom waistcoat, but not boots. I wear Boulet boots and they fit me terrifically.

[@delaneyalusa]

I have a custom made Confederate jacket for my outfit. The rest shirt, pants, and vest I got at a local old west shop that sadly, is up for sale and may close if the right buyer doesn't take over. I'd post a photo of the jacket and outfit, but... well Cannot do that in KZbin. The lady who made it used to make my Renaissance clothing and Pirate clothing. She made it off a pattern she got for the time period double breasted and all. It is pretty simple, with yellow piping. I still need to get some insignia rank for it

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice. Glad you have it.

[@fireorb2]

Clothing back then was so interesting. I do wonder how hot it was and maybe how uncomfortable they were in hot weather. I know myself, I sweat easily 80 plus degrees in that clothing would have me sweating like a pig.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Just like today, mainly.

[@charlesmiller6826]

So, not much has changed. You still get your clothes by having someone tailor them, catalog, or mercantile.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Correct.

[@simiouno6125]

Not even sure of my shoe size,never mind stitch counting !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@abrahemsamander3967]

I think if I ever get married. I wanna dress up like Lee Van Cleef from for a few dollars more. May have to get it custom made by western wear folks.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Oooo!

[@abrahemsamander3967]

Thanks! Basically an old west gentleman gambler look right?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@abrahemsamander3967 Pretty much.

[@Detman101]

This is much more difficult than it looks. I bought a sewing machine and tried my hand at making a shirt and pants... Darn near impossible. However, I'm a whiz at making ponchos and cloaks. Ah well...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

At least you tried!

[@cornbread1955]

👍👍👍😎☕

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

You could say this video was _"tailored"_ to your audience...😉

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@martykitson3442]

🤠👍👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🥃

[@2224addy]

Hey Mr ghost rider do you have a favorite belt buckle you like to wear or have one that is a replica of one that you really like

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I do have a couple that I love. For my gunbelts I have a white bronze square buckle. I also plan to make another gunbelt with a replica buckle from the tv show "High Chaparral" More on that later. You?

[@2224addy]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I wish I did but me being a person of diy I can probably make one one day

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@2224addy There are some iconic ones. If you go to www.westernleatherholster.com/western-belt-buckles/ you should find some inspiration.

[@2224addy]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thank you very much this can be very useful for the belt buckle and other things too I'm glad you helped out with this

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@2224addy Certainly. I hope you email me a final product shot

[@c-secofficer123]

Because of Arizona Ghostriders, I never dress Arthur Morgan in a shirt that has buttons all the way down

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Smart!

[@tomjackson4374]

You ever think maybe that all those people, like me, who wear a black leather vest are reaching back to the independent, hard working cowboy days? They are the most obvious indication of biker style now, riding that iron horse.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I hear ya!