Britches & heels, it's official

[johnnysauntie]

The breech/heel look has been officially sanctioned for fashionistas this fall. Once can purchase breech-looking leggings for the price of a nice pair of Pikeurs.

But dressage-inspired fashion doesn’t stop there. I about choked on my Grape Nuts when I spotted a pair of D&G ‘equestrian inspired’ boots featuring a spur (that looked frankly like it might be too long by FEI standards) in September’s issue of InStyle (pg 388).

I had no idea I was so cutting edge. Are clinging shavings and the occasional horse boogie appropriate accessories? (I hope so!)

[scubed]

One of my very fashionable neighbors was surprised when I told him I ride. He thought the breeches I often walk down the street in were a sign of my high fashion, if you knew me, you would know how hysterical that thought is :winkgrin:

[Icecapade]

I often hit the gym before or after I ride and walk in and out in breeches w/ flip flops or boots depending on if I’m coming or going…

also go watch my roommates Muy Thai and BJJ classes and have been just back from the barn and I always get shocked looks when I say I’m going to ride…

usually it goes…

… wait ride? ride what?

my horse.

you have a horse?

um yeah… the breeches w/ real knee patches, the horse sweat, the muddyshitcovered tall boots w/ nothign fancy on them that look like they are worn? ringing any bells?

um yeah no I thought you just dressed weird.
that means you must have a whip too huh?

yeah I do. And I’m gonna beat your ass for sounding like an idiot in a second.
<hand to forhead> SLAP

urban outfitters also had new ‘riding/equestrian boots’ bleck. so annoying.

[Ames]

it gets better! In Lord and Taylor, the kids department has Polo brand “leggings” for girls - it’s basically jods for a high price - ridiculous!

[JRG]

When dog hair becomes fashionable, I am in.

[whicker]

That is where tweed comes from!:lol:

[lewin]

The aquarium store I buy supplies from is on the way home from the barn so I swing by while still in my full-seats. I was shocked when I realised that they thought I just wore funny pants. Not that I rode.

I need a T-shirt that says “These are my horse clothes.”

[Ambrey]

LOL, I go to the store on the way home from the barn all the time (“cares about her fashion image” is really not my middle name). One time a lady stared at me for a while, started to say something, didn’t, and then finally said… “so, are those like… for riding horses?” I was wearing my half chaps, lol!

[merrygoround]

[QUOTE=Ambrey;4321889]
LOL, I go to the store on the way home from the barn all the time (“cares about her fashion image” is really not my middle name). One time a lady stared at me for a while, started to say something, didn’t, and then finally said… “so, are those like… for riding horses?” I was wearing my half chaps, lol![/QUOTE]

You must admit they do look “different”.

[Trixie_s_mom]

i was in full seats and half chaps one day…a lady at the grocery store asked me if i climbed telephone poles for a living.

another day someone was looking at me strangely…i just casually stated that these pants give me better grip on the barstools at Chili’s

[Carol_O]

My former trainer was visiting me from Holland. She was completely mortified that we would go shopping, and I would still be in my breeches. She would move just far enough away, so it was not obvious we were together.

[hunter-eventer-hunte]

horse clothes

I wore my horsey outfit to the bike shop to pick up my new bicycle for road racing. Picture that: Breeches, boots and a bike helmet!

[piaffequeen]

another day someone was looking at me strangely…i just casually stated that these pants give me better grip on the barstools at Chili’s[/QUOTE]

:lol:

[Tilly]

So does that mean I can just take my tall boots off, slap some stiletto heels on, and suddenly my navy plaid full seat breeches are in vogue? :lol:

[anchorsaway]

My sophomore year in high school I was on my way to a lesson right after class.
So naturally, I changed and then walked to my car wearing tan breeches, a black polo and my dress boots. One of the upper class approached me and was like, “I LOVE your outfit! It’s so fashion forward.”

I replied,“Umm…I’m going to a riding lesson. But thanks?!”

Gap has a line of cute jeans that are ‘breech inspired’. I was actually rather disappointed, I wanted them to be well…plain.

[kahjul]

I live in a pretty horsey town, the other day I was in Pier 1 and there were 3 other women wearing full seat. Not fashion forward, but sweaty, ball caps, etc. I never change to shop-drives my husband a bit nuts sometimes, but it’s the life!

[Twigster]

At Abercrombie, they have the guts to call breeches the “perfect butt” pants!
http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10901_524240_-1_12272_12203:lol:

[Across_Sicily]

I had to laugh… the other day I was reading Marie Claire or some other such magazine and they had a full page on “equestrian fashion”. For the boots, they actually put Tuff Riders - the cheaper ones, for like $79. At least it’s something genuine, right??

Who knew… all the different colored breeches I have are fashion forward!! Maybe I’ll start dressing up in them

But nah… wouldn’t want to get city crap all over my $500 boots.

[anchorsaway]

[QUOTE=Twigster;4323102]
At Abercrombie, they have the guts to call breeches the “perfect butt” pants!
http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10901_524240_-1_12272_12203:lol:[/QUOTE]

LOL

Those are so hideous.

[ThreeFigs]

I wouldn’t mind them if they had a decent rise and were pegged. I don’t think I’m in A & F’s demographic, however.