Q. I love the classic English equestrian or country look: riding boots, and skirts, etc. Is that look severely out of style, or is there a way to update it? Also, I am short. Can I pull it off? If so, how?
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A. You can always wear your own homage to equestrian style without looking like you're about to compete in dressage. Button down fitted shirts, tailored blazer style jackets, riding style boots, genuine rubber riding boots, plus a simple, but stylish leather belt and slim pants. You can even purchase stretch riding pants, but definitely skip the jodhpurs. They are out of style, rarely look good on anyone and will make a short girl look squat. The trick for one who doesn't ride is to wear just a few items together rather than a complete ensemble, which could appear pretentious or contradictory. So wear your breeches with a comfy cable knit or turtleneck sweater and knee-high boots. And Pair your button down and tailored blazer with jeans and knee-high or ankle boots.
1. Wool hacking jacket, $235 at jcrew.com
2. Grand Prix Hampton II Low Rise Breech, $90 at manhattansaddlery.com
3. David Tate Gateway, $124 at zappos.com
4. rsvp Billie, $140 at zappos.com
5. Rubber Riding Boots (great for rainy days!), $37 at chicksaddlery.com
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