WIW - Poncho Style Inspired by Clint Eastwood

This morning when I saw Angie's blog entry about poncho style I did a double take. Because yesterday I became officially (re)obsessed with ponchos. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" was on TV and while I only saw part of it, I was very taken by Clint's style in the trio of Sergio Leone movies. There are some pictures in the latest entries of a Pinterest board of mine.

1/2. I decided this was a very good, if a bit costume-y, outfit for my ranch lifestyle. Shown with simple charcoal jeans and navy wrap worn poncho style. The hat is from the 70s, it's actually even made in the USA, it belongs to my mother.

3. Tried with tall Newbury heels but I think the Western low heeled booties work better here. And much more practical.

4/5/6/7. Inspiration pictures.

Thanks for looking and commenting! I'm now officially on the hunt for a woven poncho with minimal patterns, the ultimate bad boy booties, and a shearling vest -- maybe.

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CocoLion

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Interesting quote from Wikipedia:
"Eastwood was instrumental in creating the Man with No Name's distinctive visual style. He bought the black jeans from a sport shop on Hollywood Boulevard, the hat came from a Santa Monica wardrobe firm, and the trademark cigars came from a Beverly Hills store.[17] He also brought props from Rawhide including a Cobra-handled Colt, a gunbelt, and spurs.[18] The poncho was discovered in Spain.[19] It was Leone and costume designer Carlo Simi who decided on the Spanish poncho for the Man with No Name.[18] On the anniversary DVD for The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, it was said that while Eastwood himself is a non-smoker, he felt that the foul taste of the cigar in his mouth put him in the right frame of mind for his character. Leone reportedly took to Eastwood's distinctive style quickly and commented that, "More than an actor, I needed a mask, and Eastwood, at that time, only had two expressions: with hat and no hat."[20]"

cciele

This is such an awesome interpretation of the look! You know, it doesn't even look costume-y to me on the ranch. It just fits. Can't wait to see where you take this style exploration.

ETA: Love the hat and that it's from your mom. What do you call that style of hat?

kellygirl

Ooh, I love it, Denise. You look terrific. It looks like a cross between a poncho and a cape. Tres cool! I have a soft spot for Clint myself

Cathy I have no idea what it's called, I'm sure my Dad got it for my Mom, he was into all things Western, and he's no longer here to ask. I almost wore a straw hat then decided to look into our coat closet and found this! Without the hat it would not be the same.

I was just about to do a long study of the costume designer for this film and then read that Clint basically created this look, save for the poncho!

ETA -- If I were a designer I would look at these Sergio Leone movies so carefully for inspiration. The Lee Van Cleef character has a great look too.

Diana

This is really cool, and I think you totally own this look. I can't wait to see more.

JAileen

Very good job dressing like the man with no name!

annagybe

This ... is ...so... cool.

Caro in Oz

So fab & as cc said not costume-y at all. I have such a soft spot for this look.
I was travelling at the time this was released in Australia & had temp work as an usherette. So I've seen bits of the film more times than I can remember.

Sarah A

Fantastic! Between Angie's post and your and Kellygirl's rocking looks I am smitten with poncho love!

Thistle

So awesome!

You own this look, and the fact that it is practical just makes it that much more fab.

carambola

So fun! It looks fantastic. Love your poses.

Missey

Love it! Clint Eastwood was the first picture that came to mind when I saw Angie's post too...you're interpretation is so killer!

MuseumGal

Clint WISHES he looked as good in his poncho as you do in yours!

lyn*

Haha; I noticed your pins pop up on my Pinterest and was very curious to see what you would come with - your poncho is 100% awesome.

gryffin

OMG I love old Cint Eastwood films!! I confess I even love "Paint your wagon" and "The Beguiled" So great, Cocolion!! Love, love, love the hat!! Great look. But then I have absolutely no problem with "costume-y" Fabulous look, fabulous homage!!

sarah

Love this.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Killer to the power of Killer

What a way to start 2014. I am WOWED. Good grief. How *fun*.

MsMary

SO FUN!!! Love it!! The hat is just divine on you!

Parsley

I LOVE this to pieces, Denise!
You look so very cool!

Now you've inspired me to get out my hats!
I have a black stetson that I love but rarely wear, but I've also got a fedora that could be a more urban version of the look.

You are so fabulous!

Karie

Very cool, and perfect for your ranch lifestyle.

unfrumped

Plonk.
You should be in pictures.
Wait, you are in the pictures.

Suz

Wow! You totally completely OWN this look, Denise! It's fantastic on you. What's more, it suits your environment.

Fuchsia crash helmet, please!!!

That's pretty interesting about Eastwood, too.

OOOOh, Ooooh pick me!!! Hand waving in the air!! Cocolion!! Not Clint Eastwood, Cocolion now replacing Raquel Welch to star in the remake of Hannie Caulder!! You have my vote!!

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Gryffin you are hilarious! I would mop the set bathrooms as a job just to be near Robert Culp.

K. Period.

Ha ha! (Or maybe that should be wa ah ah ah ah!) I was watching TG, TB & TU yesterday afternoon too! You look good, Bloooooondie!!!

Omg, you in your poncho and hat, on hands and knees scrubbing the BR floor with Robert Culp shouting at you, too funny!! wait - didn't we see that? Yes, do you remember RW trying to shrink those oversized jeans in that big ball and claw tub? Talk about your early fashionistas!! Gosh, we definitely need video of that!! Cocolion, I am seeing a career move here!!

Transcona Shannon

Please excuse my language here but Denise this is one kick ass look! You blow my mind.

karymk

OMG you are so funny! Love your look. Clint got nuttin' on you!

deb

This is absolutely WONDERFUL!!!!!

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