Saturday Shootout

Which is western? Answer after the jump.

Overkill.

I know why this model is wearing a cowboy hat, and it's not to make this outfit western. The hat is the one the designer (Marrika Nakk available at CowgirlKim) put slips of paper with design elements on them into and plucked them out to create this outfit.

I was going to list all the crap this outfit has going on but I got exhausted somewhere between the ruffles and tiers on the skirt and the strange construction of the sleeves. It started to literally hurt my eyes, so you're on your own figuring it out.

Stuck on PFI

PFI has become my go-to site when I'm looking for fodder for this blog. I've found some garbage on most  retailers websites, but PFI is setting the super high standard for douchy "western" wear. They carry affliction, that should say enough, but I can't stop looking at this trainwreck.

I wanted to take a look at some of their products that are ugly. Just plain ol' ugly. I'm not even going to fuss about the merits of each item, it doesn't matter today if it is or isn't western as long as it's ugly.

Also, I think one of their buyers might have a drinking problem. That could explain a lot, right?

Wear this, not that.

A couple Ariat purses today, available from good ol' PFI.

This first bag isn't super exciting, but those buckles add a little bit of western flair and if you're a practical lady this would be a good bag for you.

This one? Also Ariat. Reads universally as a diaper bag. Should not be used as a purse. 

Tuesday Reality check

Here's a nice modern trendy take on a classic. Made by Roper and available through AJ's Western. It does have a fair bit of scrolly decoration- that's the trendy bit- but it's quiet enough to work with the design.

Crossed pistols are a fairly common design choice, and when done right, they're a good thing. Here's a somewhat similar design from Ellie Monster. This one is inspired by mounted shooting and has some cowgirls shootin' on the front with those crossed pistols on the back. It's fun too.

Mondays make me cross.

Isn't this kinda disrespectful to Jesus? And, of course, that barbed wire trim is just plain tacky. Made by Montana Silversmiths, available through PFI Western.

Made by Ariat (oh, Ariat, sob), also at PFI Western.

Wrangler @ PFI.

Wrangler again.

I hate...

I hate "Git R Done." I discovered today that I also hate "Git R Done" merch.

By Montana Silversmiths, available at PFI Western.

Montana Silversmiths again, from Cavenders.

No. Don't.

Stop, please.

I'm done. I can't look at this crap any more.

Saturday Shootout

Which is western? Answer after the jump.

CMA Awards continued

Worst dressed group: no question on the winner here.

YUCK!

CMA Awards continued

Next up, the worst dressed woman in country music. This was a lot harder, because it was really hard to find photos of any of these gals wearing anything even remotely western. I found two.

There's Taylor Swift wearing my grandmother's curtains with cowboy boots...

Carrie Underwood wearing my grandmother's scarf with cowboy boots...

So, which do you think is worse? And why don't female country stars wear western wear?