Assuming one is caucasian, if they want to go to the 20th century American roots, then their attire should often consist of a starched white buttondown shirt, silk tie and a smart fitted jacket, wool slacks and well oiled Russell boots and proper hat. Handkerchief tucked into suit jacket pocket is optional.
If one wishes to wear a wool Mackinaw, the original coats came only in blue. Plaid Mackinaw coats only came after the blue dye ran in short supply.
Of course, if one wishes to be a little more trad, they can reach back to the 18th century...
Eighteenth Century Revival
At the end of the eighteenth century archery became popular amongst the English gentry thanks to a fashion for the gothic, curious and medieval. Encouraged by Royal patronage and, later, the popularity of the work of Sir Walter Scott, archery societies were set up across the country, each with its own strict entry criteria, outlandish costumes and extravagant balls. The clubs were ‘the drawing rooms of the great country houses placed outside’ and thus came to play an important role in the social networks of local elites. As well as its emphasis on display and status, the sport was notable for its popularity with females. Young women could not only compete in the contests but retain and show off their ‘feminine forms’ whilst doing so. Thus archery came to act as a forum for introductions, flirtation and romance.
I hope everyone understands the point of the above. Defining beauty, explaining humor or religion is just as futile as defining traditional archery/hunting in a concrete way that everyone agree's upon.
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