Wayne’s look in Ti West’s X leans hard into 1979 Texas swagger. He is an ambitious, self-styled producer trying to make an adult masterpiece on a shoestring budget, and his wardrobe reflects that specific brand of late-seventies rural confidence.
The outfit consists of basic vintage staples, but the way he wears them is what makes the character recognizable. An open striped shirt, dark denim, and a tall white cowboy hat establish the silhouette immediately without requiring heavy fabrication.
The Striped Shirt and Open Collar
The green and white striped button-down is the center of the outfit. Wayne wears it short-sleeved and unbuttoned nearly to the navel, emphasizing the period setting and his relaxed, bravado-heavy personality.
If you pick up a standard long-sleeve striped shirt, rolling the sleeves up past the elbows or cuffing them loosely matches how it appears on screen. The collar should sit wide over the collarbones rather than pressed flat. If chest hair isn’t something you have naturally, a bit of light makeup stippling or simply leaning into the deep neckline works fine.
Hat, Belt, and Denim
A crisp white cowboy hat gives Wayne his distinct Texas profile. A cattleman crown with a clean, wide brim is accurate to the film. Keep the hat sitting level across the brow rather than pushed back onto the crown of the head.
For pants, stick to straight-leg or slight bootcut dark jeans with a mid-to-high rise. They should fit neatly around the waist without sagging, secured by a brown leather belt featuring a classic western metal buckle. Tucking the front hem of the shirt slightly behind the buckle while letting the rest hang loose helps show off the belt without looking overly tidy.
The Cabin Scene Alternative
For anyone who wants to recreate Wayne’s more infamous, pared-down scene inside the farm’s bunkhouse, the costume strips down to white bikini-cut underwear, the cowboy hat, and boots. It is bold, instantly funny to fans of the movie, and straightforward to assemble, though best suited for private shoots or conventions with relaxed dress codes that permit swimwear-style coverage.
Producer Accessories and Grooming
A gold-tone dress watch on the wrist is a small detail that reinforces Wayne’s self-image as a high-rolling filmmaker. It should look a little flashy without being bulky or modern.
The mustache does a lot of heavy lifting for the face. A full, neatly trimmed seventies chevron mustache completes the character. If you are applying a synthetic lace-front mustache, use spirit gum or matte adhesive to prevent shine around the lip line under bright lighting.
