The Wild West is the most popular style of old time photography we see! Making sure your costumes are up to date, in style (Wild West style that is) and free of anachronisms is important – a good background and amazing props help polish that photo! We regularly have a variety of colors available and are costumes are hand made for good contrast when taking old time photos. Click on the Image to see more of that product line:
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Dazzling, pretty, and bright—she danced into late in the night. Boned and lined brocade corset with narrow lace at top and wide lace at bottom features multiple vertical rows of braid.
An engineer and airship pilot renowned in Berlin and Vienna, Elektra Everheart is also an adventurer and explorer no men dare challenge, as she can shoot as well as she flies. Shown here with a pinstriped corset (LC151) complete with pleated ruffle at the bust line, and a skirt (LC152) ruched at both hips and outlined with a gathered ruffle to accentuate the high-low design (LC152), this ensemble makes a fantastic addition to any steampunk, Western, or cabaret closet. Order separately or as a complete set (LC151C)
The Katy skirt (LC150) in washable satin, is as versatile as it is lively in photographs. The flouncy flow makes this skirt at home in Silver City, Nevada saloons or dressed up in Gibson Girl panache on the streets of Victorian London.
A regular at San Francisco’s Palace Hotel, Miss DuMont always dressed her very best, lending an air of sophisticated grace to the Gold Rush city’s saloons and hotels. Miss Eleanor was particularly fond of gambling, and routinely bested all the men at the poker table, earning her the nickname “Madame Moustache”.
The girls of the saloons in Silver City, New Mexico were known far across the territory as the friendliest and comeliest around. The saloons along the main street played host to the likes of Dangerous Dan Tucker and Billy the Kid. Outlaws and lawmen alike never stayed long in town without paying a visit to the Silver City saloon girls. The fringed corset is also available with lace (LC148) for a more “classy” look.
The girls of the saloons in Silver City, New Mexico were known far across the territory as the friendliest and comeliest around. The saloons along the main street played host to the likes of Dangerous Dan Tucker and Billy the Kid. Outlaws and lawmen alike never stayed long in town without paying a visit to the Silver City saloon girls. The lacy corset is also available with fringe (LC147) for an alternative, more western look.
Taking a moment to herself in her private room above the saloon, Georgette brings a bit of class and refinement to the dusty railroad town of Tombstone. Georgette could normally be found performing song and dance at the Bird Cage Theater across the street, but if you really wanted to see her at her elegant best, it required an invitation.
Dora DuFran, the Black Madam of Deadwood, ran a string of brothels in the Black Hills. Her most famous watering hole, “Diddlin' Dora's,” advertised itself as “Three D's–Dining, Drinking, and Dancing–a place where you can bring your mother”. Whether or not mothers were really welcome at Dora's place, her reputation as a madam with a heart of gold won her the hearts of cowpokes all through the Dakota Territory. Designed as the corset dress for all sizes, the ensemble features a boned brocade bodice enhanced with contrasting trim and bows. The lace-trimmed satin shoulder strap is intended to allow ladies to conceal their undergarments. Finally, the mid-length satin skirt has an organza-over-lace, gathered ruffle.
She’s the one all the cowboys in the saloon wish they could afford. They say Jenny comes from a wealthy family back east, and her tastes certainly seem to support that notion. Strolling through the dusty floors of the saloon hardly seems fitting for the girl in such a fine dress, which features a length-adjustable skirt with slimming, boned corset and a satin and lace blouse with 3/4 length sleeves (LC159).
One tough cookie for one tough cavern. When midnight strikes this cookie doesn’t crumble. Boned brocade bodice with gold trim finished with matching fringe across her ample bosom and tiny waistline. Satin slit skirt edged with ruffles reveals her charms.
Smitten by the actress/singer Lilly Langtree, Judge Roy Bean named his bar and town in her honor. You’ll be smitten by our Jersey Lil’ with its velvet bodice accented with appliqué and trim. Velvet shoulder straps and open sleeve caps accommodate different arm sizes. Dainty satin bow at the waistline graces the satin-ruched skirt with lace over chiffon ruffle.
Famous throughout the West, this Parisian dancer captured the heart of many a cowboy, gambler, and railroad tycoon. Off-the-shoulder satin dress trimmed with inciting fringe has heavy-duty brocade bodice and satin swags.
Martha “Calamity” Jane Canary was America’s greatest frontierswoman. A no-nonsense professional scout and sharpshooter, she achieved fame as part of her friend Wild Bill Hickok’s traveling Wild West Show. The country’s first female performance superstar, she took the world by storm by combining the fashion of a true Wild West hero with feminine flair. Fitted jacket features cavalry cuffs and extra long fringe epaulets accented with hair pipes, buffalo-head buttons and pony beads. Skirt offers multiple layers of flattering fringe panels. The bodice features a sweetheart bust line lined with decorative bands and leather lacing, which show off this form-fitting, faux suede corset.
She’ll match the wits of any man, no matter what he might say, then out work that sorry cuss in the kitchen, corral, or bailing hay! Boned eyelet corset features a self ruffle across the top and piping across the bottom with small white eyelet button down the center front. The faux suede chaps have contrasting suede cloth trimmed with gold metal stars, conchos, leather laces and suede fringe.
Straight out of the Old West comes Calamity Jane, with pistols firin’ in her jacket/skirt combo in faux suede. Fitted jacket features cavalry cuffs and extra long fringe epaulets accented with hair pipes, buffalo-head buttons and pony beads. Skirt offers multiple layers of flattering fringe panels. She adds class to any western, frontier or Indian group setting.
A tribute to the Native American, the essence of Pocahontas is captured in this striking Indian maiden. Pocahontas made of faux suede, features white fringe trim with a slimming built-in belt around the waistline. Necklace and armband accessories complete the ensemble.
The great love of Running Bear was tragically drowned by the mighty current as the Indian Princess White Dove swam to meet him. Indian Princess dress of faux suede features a fringed wrap-around skirt. Leather lacing with beads and conchos over bodice and belt. Authentic hand-beaded headband and feathers and conchos.
Plain and simple but courageous and graceful, this prairie woman epitomized endurance. Calico dress and bonnet trimmed with narrow lace. Coordinating solid color cotton shawl with a ruffled edge finish off the dress.
Buffalo Bill Cody–a scout, a hunter, but above all, a showman, toured the world with his Wild West Show. Always outfitted in his frontier attire, designed both to withstand the elements of the frontier West and to impress those back east with its rugged flair, Buffalo Bill captured the imaginations of anyone longing to see the Big Sky Country for themselves. His faux deer suede shirt has a collar adorned with hairpipes and pony beads, alongside a brightly colored front placket. The fitted jacket features extra long fringe epaulettes accented with hairpipes, buffalo head buttons, and pony beads. Faux deer suede pants are completed with contrasting fringe down the side seam.
One of the original frontiersmen, Daniel heard the call of unknown country luring him as he left Kentucky and in his dug-out Canoe headed for the Missouri region. Heavy twill coat features faux fur collar, cuffs, and faux suede fringe. Worn with Union Shirt and faux suede pants, sold separately.
Jim “the Killer” Miller was the most feared assassin in the West; his life of crime ended with the murder of famous lawman, Pat Garrett. At his lynching he displayed his last act of bravado, shouting “Let’er rip!” Bibfront shirt features contrast piping and pewter buttons, paired with authentic faux leather chaps.
William “Curly Bill” Brocius, the most feared gunslinger of the Western Frontier couldn’t be missed on the streets of Laredo or across the Arizona Territory. Twill shirt with contrasting piping around bib accented with contrasting buttons.
Next to Geronimo, the White Mountain Apache scout commonly known as “The Apache Kid” was the most feared Apache of the old Southwest. He led bloody raids throughout the territory. The $5,000 reward placed on his head was never claimed. Faux suede vest is trimmed with decorative bands. Cotton loincloth is fringed with faux suede and worn over self-fringed suede pants.
The great Kiowa chief Sitting Bear fearlessly led his braves through many battles in order to preserve their land and heritage. Faux suede shirt has fringed sleeves and features decorative bands. Matching faux suede pants complete the outfit.
Destined to become a hero, this dashing cavalry officer’s actions revealed his “whatever it takes” motto. His rugged twill shirt features oversized bibfront and military cuffs piped in gold trigger. Matching pants feature gold side stripe.
Famous Indian fighter and hero of the Alamo Jim Bowie found comfort in his soft faux suede shirt. This faux suede shirt features 12” fringe falling from the yoke and over the sleeves. Front is laced with suede and creates the rugged look that made women of the West swoon.
Patented in 1868 as “emancipation union under flannel,” the union suit was constructed for just about every average Western man, whether a prospector, farmer, or the town drunk. Our authentic union suit is constructed of red flannel, just like the original.
Martha Jane Camary, the famous sharpshooter and horsewoman, earned her nickname by threatening that calamity would befall any man who offended her. Fitted jacket features cavalry cuffs and extra long fringe epaulets accented with hairpipes, buffalo-head buttons and pony beads. Skirt offers multi-layers of flattering fringe panel.
Could the dreams of this original American Princess include a John Doe or would that be “Smith”? Flattering suede cloth dress with ivory fringe, suede belt and tattoo armband.
The future love of the famous chieftain Hiawatha, this beautiful squaw will soon turn from her feather toys to the pursuit of Indian boys. Leather lacing and beadwork highlight the bodice and belt on this faux suede dress with this fringed wrap skirt. Authentic hand beaded headband has feathers and conchos.
As young girls on the prairie, they played, did their chores and stayed very close to their family. Calico dress and bonnet are kept clean with the solid color apron.
When Phoebe Anne Oakley was only six years old she used a rifle to hunt food. She became a professional marksman and star performer with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Calico blouse is complement with fringed faux suede vest and long skirt.
Little Hiawatha grew to become the legendary chieftain, credited with uniting five Iroquois Nations. Faux suede shirt is decorated with colorful bands and authentic cotton fringe work, complete with Native American-styled faux suede pants.
If Daniel Boone was destined to become a man of the wild, an explorer of unmapped spaces, his boyhood was the perfect preparation. Heavy twill coat features faux fur collar, cuffs, and faux suede fringe.
In Dodge City or Tombstone or even Wichita, a boy is never too young to learn when to hold ’em or fold ’em…..even if he’s too little to run.
Raised in Iowa and Kansas, young Buffalo Bill Cody became a rider for the Pony Express at age 14. He would eventually become one of the Wild West’s most famous personalities. Billy’s outfit is made as a one-piece onesie.
Deputy Marshal Thomas cut his teeth as the youngest member of the Cochise County sheriff’s posse. Dressed for the part, this young man will keep law and order in his town in his stylish and functional knee-length frock coat, pants, and western-style brocade vest (complete with string tie).
Roping and shooting, lasso and colt go hand in hand. Little Jesse James’ thigh-length heavy weight twill duster, worn over a heavyweight cotton shirt with a button down placket front, completes his threatening appearance.
Roundup or rustler, storm, stampede, nothing will stop a top hand!! Cotton twill duster features authentic rain cape and contrasting cuffs, while the heavyweight cotton shirt has a button down placket front.
The young Curly Bill ran away from home to become the real-life American hunter, trapper, scout, explorer and soldier popularized in the dime novels. Twill shirt with contrasting piping around bib accented with contrasting buttons.
If he plays his cards right, this little gambler should live until he’s twenty-one. Black twill frock coat features velvet accents on collar and pocket welts, vest made of brocade and features a string tie.
Little Doc Holliday is a force to be reckoned with. His attire includes a grey cotton shirt with standup collar and narrow button-down placket, his signature oversized black twill cape, and and western-styled pants.
Remembering what went down at the O.K. Corral, Little Wyatt sports his calf-length black coat with velvet collar. His vest complete with satin tie and wing-tip collar. His wool-like vest, complete with satin tie and wing-tip collar, features contrasting lapels, pocket welts and antique pocket watch chain with watch fob.
Remembering what went down at the O.K. Corral, Little Virgil Earp dons a silver and black brocade vest with a wing tip dickey sewn in with a satin ascot tie, topped with a durable but stylish dovetail coat.
Beginning his life of crime early, Little Jim “The Killer” Miller murdered his dog at the age of eight and later became the most feared assassin in the West. Bibfront features contrasting piping, and pewter buttons making this our most authentic outlaw shirt, paired with western-styled faux leather chaps.
Straight from the Badlands comes the baddest, meanest, deputy want-to-be, sporting a button-down bib front shirt and western-styled pants..
Another, sweet, innocent face destined to become a ruthless outlaw. He bragged of killing 21 men by his 21st birthday. Heavyweight cotton shirt is topped with a tweed and faux suede conch vest and cowboy pants.
Who could imagine that this sweet boy would grow up to work on both sides of the law: first a lawman in Dodge City, later an outlaw in Kansas. Striped western shirt features contrasting collar and cuffs, faux suede chaps are rugged and durable.