Okay, here's a question for you. How do you keep modest when you
need to help around the ranch? Maybe riding (horseback) during roundup
or branding. Or maybe you don't have a car, or it is broken, and you
need to ride a bicycle somewhere? Let's say the wind is howling! Your
skirt won't stay down! Then what? Or you are going camping? Surely a
long skirt won't do! What can you do?
Well, if
you are going to have to 'spread your legs,' if you will (i.e.
horseback riding, bicycle riding, etc), culottes are always an excellent
choice. They are somewhere between a skirt and pants. They were
originally developed for ladies when side saddles were not available in
the West. Basically, it is a skirt, split down the middle. Although not a
good idea for a bicycle, as it could get caught, a full circle skirt
with leggings is very beneficial when riding astride, horseback.
But what if the wind is just howling?!
I don't know about you, but I hardly consider the 'Betty-Boop' effect
to be flattering or lady like. However, this has a very simple fix. Next
time you are at a large supercenter, such as Walmart or Target, pick up
a pack of curtain weights. Sew one ever 4-5 inches in the bottom of
your skirt hem (closer, if the wind is especially terrible where you
live, like it is here). Alternatively, a long, demin skirt or equally
heavy fabric will be most helpful to keep this under control.
When camping, fishing, or hunting, my favorite thing to wear is a
knee-length denim skirt, with mid calf to long leggings and hiking or
Ariat boots. This will protect your ankles, but prevent the dreaded blue
jeans. A tightly knit cotton button up with a camisole underneath
serves nicely as a top. With that, if it is cool in the evening, you can
uncuff the sleeves, or cuff them during the day to keep cooler.
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