Dressing the Part: Getting Started on the Cheap! 

How did I exist before discovering Arizona Ghostriders? Laugh, laugh, laugh.

Somebody at the old west store in Tombstone explained a few of the details in dressing the part. I already wear suspenders, so that's good, but no elastic! No collars on the shirts, so many little details. But the look will be well worth it when they haul me away to debtor's prison.

Just a tip every standard folding collar has a banded collar under it. Rip the stitches and clean up the stray threads. If needed repeat on any pockets

For the boots. How I did it was I got some insoles that felt good, then got a pair of boots that were comfortable with the socks and insoles.

A fun and informative series. I always look forward to new episodes, and welcome you to post on any of my FB pages. Thanks for all the work you've done making the American West more accessible to all!

You are great!!! Right now my impression is an old confederate soldier. I did civil war reenactments. So I made a cut flap holster to update the post war look.

My husband does Western Reenacting in the fort worth stockyards Fort Worth Texas and he tells me all about how you can take clothes from thrift stores and make them in to the clothes that will work for the Western Reenacting like cut the colors off a shirt

Yes after watching this video I went to a thrift shop and got me a tan vest and a black vest. Now all I need is some pants and a shirt and some personal items. I already have a pocket watch and a hat. Great video!

Excellent advice Santee! This type of shopping works for Cowboy Action Shooting as well as Historical Reenactment.

Ebay is a great source. I got a pair of Wanmaker frontier trousers for $42 shipped!

Arizona Ghostriders - thanks for a another great video. Having done reenacting I have to say footwear is key. Every body has to walk and if you aren't comfortable, you are just wasting time. I compromised on so many things, but not on my feet.

This had me howling, from Yosemite on. With that said good tips, I got a western shirt from a 'western store' off the discount rack, some funky wool herringbone pattern dress pants that actually look great, thank thrift store. You can def find cheap hats, agree on the boots, pleasure yer dawgs, they'll love ya like a saloon girl down the road.Yo!

I do revolutionary war civil war old west and ww1 im broke lol😂 its all worth it though

Bill was styling in his rhinestone cowboy look- he would catch anyone off guard in that getup! boots definitely should be your biggest investment: they’re the only thing that could be worn regularly and need to be great fits and broken-in out of necessity…

I just wanted to say that I've really been enjoying the show. It's very entertaining as well as informational. I can't wait for the next edition. By the way, is there any chance that you might cover a SASS event in the future? Thanks!

Some reenactment groups actually keep a prop department of their own just for new folks and bigger jobs, you might be fortunate enough to find one nearby. You are usually encouraged to develop a character and a wardrobe of your own as you go along, but if you find a group like this you can get started right away. I live in Tennessee and most of the groups in my area are Revolutionary War era and Civil War era, but we also have Renaissance, Celtic and the Society for Creative Anachronism. (If you don't know about the SCA, I don't have time to explain it.) Long story short, you can likely get some help if you get in touch with someone like Arizona Ghostriders or similar. They are generally nice people who were once beginners and they want more people to play with.

And down trail we go!! I'm watching the oldies your guys have! And waiting for a new one tomorrow ! 👌

I actually got sad when Santee was fake crying, I'm definitely a lost cause.

hahahaha why dinosaur! Your videos are hilarious. Love them. Great help for me finding stuff for my boyfriend, who LOVES authentic wild west stuff!

Goodwill has given me so great shirts. Had collars cut off and they look suitably tattered. Picked up belt good enough to be gunbelt but without cartridge loops.

Santee I love your expressions. 😋

Very informative and fun.

Good stuff Santee!

Santee can you make a video on dressing the part the blacksmith tools that he used for his daily job as a blacksmith

Thanks Santee . Very helpful tips

ReAlLY!!! thanks santee this video really helped. and dang i wish i could subscribe again

Good stuff.looking forward to next vid.Thanks

At 1:51, the "Really?" sounded like SpongeBob. 😆

Awesome!!

Cut the collar off ? How exactly ? Can you do a video on modifying modern clothing to more closely fit the period ?

I love to cobble stuff together, .. its part of it, make do & mend..ive even took a Buscadero out the slot and put it up and over just to get a tin horn thru a show..

good info Santee!

Fun and informative!!!

A full late 19th Century outfit can go for over $700 but don't let that discouraged you because you can always buy one piece at a time.

Your breakdown was so funny! Thanks 👍

So, the boot with the strap, 8:15, is that historical, or is it more modern?

Hey santee, what about an episode about old hymnals, songbooks? I think you’ll really have to look for it. I’ve found several in antique shops, 1860s. Gonewritten

I love your videos! They are informative, entertaining and helpful. Could you also do Dressing the part for women please. Great videos

Goodwill has served my cowboy outfits well Amazon has great pricez in bandana pacs

Oh man that's funny!!!!!

Is this the video how do get the blank firing guns I live in Orange county California and I love the Knott’s Berry Farm wild west show

apart from your boots and undies dont buy new, have a chat with fellow reenactors, enthusiasts, they may have gear for sale,look at stalls and some folk at events may have a blanket sale, keep an ear to the ground for folk that maybe packing in(health ect) there might be a bargain to be had

3:18 funny my first job had the same advice NEVER skimp on the footware

I actually feel bad for Santee 1:30 But the WEELEE made my day lol

Great video.

I also need a wild rag and suspenders

That tommy hilfiger shirt actually looks very cool

Hi from Ohio !! can you do a video on Old west commerce ? Stores and such ? Thanks !

My name is also patrick. When he said well patrick i hoped this helped i was a little shook😂

A real cowboy doesn’t make fun of another cowboys HAT or BOOTS. 🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑

I want to get me and my horses in the background of some movies tbh

With cowboy action shooting NCOWS or SASS they don't really care it you have a snap button shirt or denim jeans as long as you somewhat look the part your fine, but thats with cowboy action shooting

Your videos are amazing 😂

Are full button ups like flannel button ups with a v back period correct?

Dang good video!!!

I guess I'm lucky, because my friend bought a Stetson that was to small for him, so he gave them to me.

Im the guy that was asking the other day about a shirt from young guns. That shirt your wearing at 0:09 is pretty much spot on from what I cant tell. Do you have the details of that shirt? Like material and such

I love to stop in thrift shops to look for costume pieces. How about button/rivet suspenders?

Is there a western fair like the renaissance fair out in here somewhere

Nice horse with the teeth.

Hey Santee I’ve got some dingo Square toed biker boots that are black Would they work for my outfit

Hilarious!

I first thought that p looked more like an f. I was looking for some tips.

1:09 1:18 Both of there brains gonna bleed 😂🤣😂🤣.

Shya!

Do you have any other websites i could get a cheap hat?

that was one ugly straw hat Santee!!! ha ha ha ha... I think I saw it in the movie Urban Cowboy :-)

Your shows are definitely NOT on a budget. Keep up the good work pard. Kid Tumbleweed

What kind of pants was those.?

Can we get a better actor???😄😄😄😄 vert informative info Santee!!😉😉😉😉😊😊😊😊🌺💚💜💛🌺🌺🌺🌺👍👍👍👍

so...I can literally just get some jeans a hat a shirt and a vest from good will and I'm good?

3:06 what hat was that santee

I just got a cool cowboy hat

1000th like

You make toooo muuuuch joookkkeeess!!!

Haha. Spent all the money on the pistol. That happens.

i am a mexican buckeroo

What would a woman wear, besides saloon style nothings.

...as if!

What if someone was too dress this everyday and not for shows.

Wtf is this

Hey Santee: Greetings from Torquay, England. How about doing an episode regarding period sports such as prizefighting & horse racing ETC? The story of Bob Fitzsimmons mixing it with the likes of Wyatt Earp, Mat Basterson & "Judge"Roy Bean are legendary.

Prince Albert in a can! Excellent.

I bought a .45 single action Army Colt Revolver, Nickel Plated for $130.00. From "Air Gun Depot" in utah It's....yes it's a BB gun. Shoots 410 fps Kills balloons, cans, and Will break the skin. So treat it like a real Pistol. Legal to own on West coast. No cop problem Oh .. holsters....$39.00 Very loud....smoke comes Out Brady Hawks...the Gambler

That is how i get my get qiick as a jack rabbit set clothes.

that's what i did when i first started old west re-enacting.spent $10 total.

need to re-outfit.good will here i come.

Awesome as Always !!!!!!

Did they have wedding band back then