If you want to go flashier with your shirt selections you can upgrade to a rodeo shirt. Rockmount Ranch Wear is the grandfather of rodeo shirts. If you’ve seen one on a celebrity or in a movie, it’s probably from Rockmount. Their Vintage Fringe Embroidered Western Shirt is a wearable piece of art but probably best left on stage and in the rodeo ring. Howler Brothers make embroidered western shirts for everyday wear. Midland has also taken to mixing vintage Hawaiian shirts into their look. You can scour EBay for real vintage Hawaiian shirts, there are plenty of them out there, or you can get one from Avanti. The native Hawaiian brand is one of the original manufacturers of the design.
Of course, you’ll need a pair of boots if you’re going to get into Honkytonk style. Ariat and Justin are the brands the pros use and make some best options for flashy cowboy look. Frye was responsible for reinterpreting the cowboy boot into a fashionable boot and produces more approachable looks. If you’re looking for a classic cowboy silhouette in a modern finish at an unbeatable price then Tecovas is the brand to go with. Tecovas is a direct to consumer startup from Austin Texas. Their boots are handmade in Leon, Mexico, where half of the fashion industry sources their leather, and ships directly from the manufacturer to the consumer. They offer a range of cow and exotic leathers but their best looking boots for general use is the Shane in Honey Suede.
To top it all off, you’ve got to get yourself a hat. Stetson is the gold standard of cowboy hats and they offer a huge range of styles beyond that. The boys in Midland are partial to a big brimmed hat like The Rapture. The Rustic Stained Palm is an excellent summer option to block the sun and keep your head cool. For all around use though, Stetson’s Open Road line is unbeatable. The classic pinched top and short prim design was worn by Country legends like Woody Guthrie and Hank Williams. It comes in a range of fabrics and colors that can match your personal take on Honky-Tonk Thrift Shop Chic.
