Equestrian Style

 

Above image from Vogue UK 

"I've been riding my entire life, and it was inevitable at an early age that equestrian style would seep into the way I dress for everyday.  Riding pants, boots, and jackets are so classic - on the horse and off." -Maggie DeFilippo, Seasoned Horseshow Champion

I spent last weekend as a guest in Wellington, Florida, a beautiful riding community just west of Palm Beach.  For those who spend their winters there, the equestrian style radiates from the horse shows and polo matches and into everyday life.  It is a classic, very "Ralph Lauren" way of dressing, and one that I have personally embraced ever since I stepped foot into a riding barn at age 9.  Here are my favorite riding-inspired pieces, great for both country and city life.  

BOOTS:

Vintage Tall Roadster Boots, $250 at J.Crew:

 

Selina Two-Tone Riding Boot, $669 on sale at Ralph Lauren:

 

Stara Calfskin Riding Boot, $140 on sale at Ralph Lauren:

 

 
 
PANTS:

Derek Lam Riding Pants, $553 on sale at Shopbop:

Vince Riding Pants, $245 at Barney's: 

Prada Stretch Gabardine Riding Pants, $480 at Saks:

 

 

JACKETS:

Ralph Lauren Boys' Wool Brass-Button Blazer (larger sizes fit small women nicely and are less expensive than the adult version), $285 at Ralph Lauren:

 

 

Thayer Double Breasted Blazer, $349 at Shopbop:

Rag & Bone Skinny Piped Blazer, $350 at Shopbop:

 

  

ACCESSORIES:

Pave Horseshoe Post Earrings, $14 at Urban Outfitters:

 

Gucci Leather Horsebit Buckle Belt, $325 at Saks:

 

 

Gucci Silver and Bamboo Ring, $495 at Saks:

 

 

More brands to try are Ariat International for boots and Etiqueta Negra for classic sweaters and jeans.  For a closer look at equestrian style, check out this book by Vicky Moon, $41 at Amazon:

 

 

Even if you have never gotten on a horse, and have no desire to, you can still dress the part.  Riding-inspired pieces are timeless, and work wherever you live.

xx Ally