I remember my parents putting me in a denim shirt for picture day in preschool, and feeling like Waldo from The Little Rascals. I wanted to be in “kids’” clothes.
Now I look back at that photo and can’t get enough of denim or any other kind of hardy shirts. Chambray, pointed flap pockets, sawtooth pockets, back yokes—you name it, I’m paying attention.
Western Americana shirts will always take up a sizable chunk of my closet because of their utility and versatility.
From Michael Jordan taking the mound to throw out a first pitch to Tom Ford while filming his neo-noir thriller Nocturnal Animals, to the chic French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, they look good on everyone.
Whether you’re a denimhead, chambray connoisseur, or TCM buff, we’ve got a dozen-plus shirts ready to unlock the cowboy in you.
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A few notes about these guides ❤️
As always, if you’re looking for trendy shit on the cheap, this isn’t the best place to look. You need the right stuff, not more stuff.
A lot of these recommendations tend to be medium to higher price point (though not always). If you’re looking for quality, affordable options, I always recommend thrifting what you can (like eBay, vinted, etc), or looking at options like Uniqlo.
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