I'm working on a short story with Centaur cowgirls (still). Or, if not a Centaur cowgirl, a Centauride in a Buffalo Bill-like traveling show (Must. Not. Quote. Cher. Song.) in Arizona around 1880.
Although people back then were Americans, they were Victorian Americans, which means that I have to think about things like, "What would a respectable Centauride on the American Western Frontier wear?" Probably a busty Centaur Cowgirl wearing a loose blouse or only a vest riding into town would probably cause a stir.
Although people back then were Americans, they were Victorian Americans, which means that I have to think about things like, "What would a respectable Centauride on the American Western Frontier wear?" Probably a busty Centaur Cowgirl wearing a loose blouse or only a vest riding into town would probably cause a stir.
I think the trick is figuring out what would preserve a Centaur's modesty without being too hot to wear. I'm thinking a light cotton cover with a lot of lace or fringe.....
Luckily, there's an exhibition of cowgirl portraits in town; it features some biographical materials which have been helpful. I'm hopeful that it will help me to avoid silly Western mistakes.
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