Inspiration: Equestrian

As I've been packing to go back to school I've come across some items that are older but that I've fallen in love with. One of these is a pair of old riding boots from Ariat. Not showing boots but just regular paddock boots and they are perfect. For this year with the riding trend. For always because they're both classic and a bit rough. And even better because they are very androgynous which is something I have really wanted to try but have never managed. However, this got me thinking. With all the trends towards minimalism, classic styling, investment pieces, and riding, what could be found in various showing outfits? I'm sticking with English outfits rather than Western just because it both fits the style of classicism and minimalism better and because it is what I am more familiar with having only done English style riding.

Ariat Women's Coolmax Dobby Stripe Victory Shirt, Ariat Women's Trophy Hunt Coat, Hermes Clou de Selle Polo Wraps ($110), Ariat Women's English Basic 1" Belt, Ariat Women's Brittany Full Seat Breeches, Ariat Women's Coolmax Victory Shirt, Ariat Monaco Lace Paddock Boots, Ariat Hunter Dress Boot Zip, Hermes Hoof Pick and Case ($210).

To me, a lot of these pieces are similar to pieces from Phoebe Philo's collection for Celine and to a lot of the Chloe pieces. Here are a few of the ones from Chloe that seemed particularly similar:

Chloe: Tailored stretch-wool jacket (€859), Logo cotton shirt (€384.79), Leather tassel belt (€230), Leather lace-up boots (€850), Wool checked pants (€1,034), Leather boots with tassels (€740).

What do you think? Are you interested in buying riding attire now for daily wear? I mean for me, I already have a lot of riding clothes and since they're made well and intended for sports they don't fall apart quickly. I've partially reconverted to my riding wardrobe from a few years back!!

Thank you to We Heart It, Ariat, Net-a-Porter, and Hermes for the images. Collages by me.