Equestrian Inspired Fashion

I absolutely adore any and all things equestrian inspired. I wrote a post a looong time ago called "Equestrian Style" and it featured editorials and advertisements with horseback riding outfits, but I'd like to show y'all the basics to creating your own equestrian inspired outfits!!

Tops

Ralph Lauren Buchanan Cabled Patch Crewneck

I looooove sweaters with "gun patches" on the shoulder. One of my favorite RL sweaters has one, and I wear it all of the time!! They're kind of an addiction in my family. Ralph Lauren is the only brand I've come across that has them, but to be honest, they're the best you can buy anyway. 

Bottoms

Ralph Lauren Palmero Suede Patch Jodphur

If you want to get really into the equestrian look, buy some jodphurs!! Above, the RL jodphurs are so pretty. They're the more expensive and less authentic option...the "fashion" choice. 

Devon-Aire All Pro Hipster Riding Breeches

The alternative is real jodphurs from a horseback riding outfitter website. I have a riding store 5 minutes away from me which is great for all of my equestrian inspired needs. I used to wear black "winter jodphurs" from Kerrit, which were basically thick, fleece, black leggings with suede patches. I don't know what the best brands for jodphurs are, though, but I can always ask my equestrian best friend, hDb!!

Accessories

Ralph Lauren Leather Stirrup Wrap Bracelet

This is an extremely pricey bracelet, but I had to include it. It's so pretttyyyy. 

Ralph Lauren Silk Equestrian Scarf

RL has great equestrian themed scarves available on their website!!

Boots

Etienne Aigner Chastity Boots

I absolutely adore these boots. I like how they're two toned!! 

Ralph Lauren Stara Equestrian Boot

Finally, these boots have the classic RL equestrian print on them!! It's so cool!! 

Have a great day!! I have my birthday party tonight and I'm super excited!!

xoxo, Hannah

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Equestrian Style

One of my favorite kind of "preppy styles" is the equestrian look. I used to ride for about 4 years but it took up a ton of time that I didn't have so I had to give it up. But, since then, I have become even more obsessed with the riding look and horses. I work at a barn for disabled children over the summer, so I get my horse fix in then, but the wintertime definitely calls for the equestrian style.

I love, love, LOVE this picture. It's of Gisele Bundchen and her sister, and I love their clothing. Of course, you really couldn't wear this outfit unless you actually were a horseback rider, but a girl can dream.

This is a photograph from the newest issue of Vogue of Charlotte Casiraghi. She is Grace Kelly's granddaughter (Princess Caroline's daughter). She's 24, a fantastic equestrian, and sponsored by Gucci!

Speaking of Grace Kelly, this is a picture of her in an old-English equestrian get-up in the movie, "The Swan".

Who doesn't love Betty Draper's wardrobe? She is played by January Jones in the fabulous show, "Mad Men". 

Now, get ready for the huge collection of Ralph Lauren pictures I have involving equestrian style...

I love this outfit! It's very preppy, in my opinion. I would kill for the riding boots, and I adore the bag and the scarf!

This is from the Ralph Lauren Spring 2008 collection. It's theme was centered around a horse race, and it had a couple of jockey inspired outfits, as shown above.

The two ads above were from the 2008 Blue Label collection and it is still my favorite Blue Label collection to date. I love the polos, the boots, the accessories, the styling, everything about these looks. When I was in 8th grade, I had to do a yearlong project that "proves a point", and I chose how Ralph Lauren revolutionized fashion. At the end of the year, I did a fashion show with all of my friends and I wore the "Blue Label Equestrian" outfit. I remember that I wore a mens blue oxford button down, a scarf with horses on it around my neck, jodphers, and my friend's tall riding boots. Things never change!

I envy this outfit. I will hopefully be able to put it together this fall!

Also, I created a Polyvore account so I can show my outfits heading into the new school year. Here's the link, and I hope everyone has a fantastic day!!

xoxo, Hannah

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