Where did the difference start in men and womens clothing and how far back did it start?
http://www.historymania.com/american_his… Men’s Clothing Before and During the Republic of Texas presented by John Baker research and source article by Jerry Tubbs (Ed. Note: This is a work in progress, and we are looking forward to being able to update this article.) Little, if any, has been written on the subject of men’s clothing before, and during the early years of, the Republic of Texas. I am not saying what I present is indisputable fact, but merely a guide to what may have been worn during those days. As with most things, it’s best to start at the beginning, with the arrival of a gentleman in Texas. The Wealthy A man’s clothing would have reflected the social position of the person wearing them. Not all arriving were dirt-poor farmers, but just the opposite. Many were businessmen looking to invest in Texas lands. Some were lawyers, some doctors, and others opportunists trying to make a fresh star
