Cowboy Kids Costumes

If you’re looking for information on cowboy kids costumes, then saddle up for a ride back into time. In this article, we’re going to look at three pointers to help prepare your little cowboy for successful entry into the Wild Wild West.

First, we’re going to go over some cowboy lingo. Next, we’ll cover those must have items of clothing for every cowboy. Finally, we’re going to finish up with costume accessories you should avoid to ensure some cattle rustlin’ fun.

Cowboy Lingo

If your young buckaroo has dreams of recreating the life of a real cowboy, he’ll need a quick primer on the lingo. Most importantly, he’ll need to know who to avoid. In other words, he should be able to identify the bad guys. Aside from run of the mill outlaws on wanted posters, there were rustlers who stole cattle from other ranchers.

For every bad guy, the Old West was thankful for the good guys that hung around. These would be the sheriffs and marshals who made sure law and order prevailed in their town.

Last, but certainly not least, were the hardworking cowboys who rounded up and took cattle on trail drives for a living. The trail boss or foreman was the most important cowboy on the trail. He had good knowledge of the trail, was able to communicate with Native Americans and was an excellent tracker.

The commonality among these cowboys was in what they wore.

Essential Cowboy Clothing

When putting together a cowboy kids costume, you’ll definitely need to include a cowboy hat, chaps and boots to make the look authentic. That hat is designed to protect against the sun and rain. Nowadays, however, they are a cool fashion statement.

Chaps were used to protect the legs from cattle horns, rope burns, scratches and scrapes. But for your little guy, they’ll simply make the cowboy costume come to life. The boots are the last item you’ll need to prepare for some rough wear and tear out on the range.

While a hat, chaps and boots are essential cowboy clothing, there are a couple of items you should avoid.

Cowboy Accessories To Avoid

Every kid wants a gun and holster to accessorize their cowboy outfit. But, safety is an issue here. If you opt to add a gun, make sure it clearly looks like a toy gun versus an authentic looking gun. This will help avoid any confusion or accidents by folks who may think your child is packing a “real” gun.

The second item to avoid is real spurs. This item has sharp edges that can injure others as well as your child. Opt for the plastic variety to avoid unplanned visits to the hospital.

So there you have it. Three essential tips to create an authentic cowboy experience. Once your child masters the lingo and dresses up in his essential cowboy clothing, the Wild West will be reborn.