It has come to attention that there are those out there who think that centaurs are not at all concerned about fashion and in clothing in general.  On the contrary, it is of great importance to those of the six-limbed-equine sort, for as ironic as it seems, centaurs don’t wear all that much of it.  Think of it in the sense that since centaurs wear so little, special care has to be taken as to what is indeed worn, for that is all there is to show for the individual’s dressage acumen.  

Now, what do centaurs wear?  That in and of itself can vary to wide degree as much as humans (yes, those things) wear, with as almost as many different combinations.  The main thing to keep in mind is that centaurs don’t wear pants, period.  Once that is taken into consideration, just about anything else goes, just keep in mind as well the tail and two extra legs.

So, what do centaurs wear?  The most common items are shirts, blouses, vests, and all of the rest of upper-torso coverings along that line.  Pockets, while optional, are often an important part of the garment, but are often found on vests most of all.  Other options are withers packs (fanny packs to humans), purses, or some other general means of carrying things.

While shirts and blouses are the same as humans, taking into consideration any differences of size of course, what is often forgotten is the skirt or short dress for females.  This is often overlooked, thinking that it either looks bad or worse, silly, but if tailored to an appropriate length, it can greatly accentuate the appearance of the lady.  Kilts, similarly tailored for males, can also work for those who are trying for a Gaelic or ‘Highlander’ look.

The next column will deal with accessories and what to do when a ‘bad mane’ day occurs.

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