Western wear is a popular category of clothing which is particularly well suited to formal occasions, such as weddings, cocktail parties, races, and other black tie events. The term 'Western wear' is best associated with the western United States where it originated towards the end of the 19th century. It can be traced back to the clothing worn by the cowboys and farmers in the West, who adopted clothing styles from the city-dwellers as a means of self-expression. Western wear was also popularized by Hollywood stars who wore the clothing in their films.