Running Arrow Bill wrote:As a frequent visitor and sometimes poster on several of the Gun Forums, I have noticed an interesting trend among posters. That being, the frequent mention of CC clothing...
It seems a large number of gun people say they are wearing Shorts and T-Shirts... I'm beginning to think this is an "East of I-35 Texas Thing", since that part of the country has a lot of urban areas.
My travels and living in the Western part of Texas have rarely seen anyone wearing Shorts and T-Shirts in warmer weather. In the Farming and Ranching areas, people are wearing Wranglers or Levis and generally western shirts. A few will wear a shirt un-tucked, (e.g., T-Shirt with Jeans). When people in these parts see someone wearing Shorts...they think "Tourist" or "Traveler". Of course, I'll have to exclude the UPS, FedEx, and USPS employees who will wear Uniform Shorts in the summer.
Comments, anyone? Inquiring Minds Want to Know...lol.
I grew up and lived south of Big Spring (18 yr) and lived in Odessa (2 yr) before living in Austin, San Antonio, and now Houston. You are correct in your observation that the attire is different in the urban areas as opposed to West Texas, but I do remember seeing alot of younger people wearing shorts and T-shirts in Odessa when I went to visit last summer. I think the difference in attire is due to what people do for a living, where they live, and whats in "style", and of course the heat and humidity.
There are a lot of people who work in the agricultural and gas and oil industries. I would venture to say the majority of these people are going to lean towards western attire as opposed to Khakis and a Polo shirt.
So then the precedent has been set, and the western attire is in style, and more people follow and keep Wood's Boots and Pee Wee Dalton's in business.
In West Texas the temp may be 103 with 5% relative humidity. I would be ok wearing my Tony Lama's, Cinch Jeans, and straw Stetson. However the same temp in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, or Houston will likely be accompanied by 80% relative humidty. The combination of heat and humidty make it uncomfortable to wear the same things in a humid climate than in a dry heat climate. I have and will be wearing khaki shorts and polo shirts all summer, when I can, at least. Then, when it cools off, I will go back to wearing my boots and jeans everyday.
I hope this answers your question...I have a unique perspective having lived in both parts of the state.