Amy Skinner is a talented horsewoman and frequent guest columnist. Here, she reviews an exclusive CR Ranchwear shirt. Read more about these Texas-made shirts here.
Read Maddy Butcher’s review here.
By Amy Skinner
I had to go to a function recently where folks were dressing up some. I’m a boots-and-jeans kinda gal, and when I dress up I often feel like I’m in costume.
I cleaned up alright, but I really wanted to feel like myself. Just a little less dirty. I like clothes that are functional, but attractive, well-made, and durable. On this particular night, I washed and dried my hair, put on mascara and lipstick, and wore a pair of clean jeans, some nice boots, and a CR Ranchwear western shirt.
Tada!
Instant classy look, all without having to readjust anything, pull anything up or down, sit with my legs crossed, or feel uncomfortable. I got plenty of compliments on my gorgeous shirt, and didn’t feel under-dressed at all.
The CR Tradition western shirt in Ocean Blue Paisley Swirl is a gorgeous addition to my wardrobe and transforms me instantly from “working cowgirl” to “dressed-up cowgirl.”
The shirt’s cut is lovely and fits my body. It’s very flattering, accentuating all the right places, and has a streamlined appearance. It’s classy and dresses up any nice pair of jeans and boots.
Made with 100 percent cotton, this shirt is comfortable, breathable, and very durable. I’m not going to worry about it if I have to run down to the barn for something even while in my “going-out cowgirl” outfit, although I wouldn’t stay to clean stalls in it.
Another benefit, this shirt is made in the USA! This style is a classic and looks equally great in the arena or out on the town.
The price tag may be a bit high, but in my opinion it’s well worth it. These shirts were built to last. Like most folks who work hard for their cash flow, I feel irritated when I spend good money on poor quality materials that don’t stand up to real life.
Another pet peeve of mine is women’s clothes that are made poorly, don’t fit real women’s bodies, and cost more than men’s.
These CR Ranchwear shirts pass my checkpoints before laying out a little more dough for clothes:
- Is it well made and durable?
- Does it do its job?
- Does it look good on me?
Check. Check. Check!
Amy and her dance pardner.
Check. Beautiful shirt and sure looks great on you!