Did cowboys in the Old West really wear that much clothes, even on sunny days?
Gerald Saunders
Baie Verte, Newfoundland, Canada
You have to consider the climate and location. But generally speaking, yep, cowboys wore a fair amount of clothing.
Some of that was style and necessity—long sleeved shirts were standard. Vests provided extra pockets so cowboys often wore them even in warm weather. And a coat might provide a bit more protection while working in tough brush o
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