The set of horses is back in fashion. According to Advertising Age, Mad Men has the entire fashion world in an uproar: “The 1960s AMC series is causing a stir in the fashion world this fall, with designers citing it as their muse and retailers stocking their shelves accordingly.” Thanks to Don Draper, Joan Holloway and the gang, skintight suits, skinny ties, sheath dresses and pearls are making their way into consumers’ closets.”
The most sought after is Betty’s equestrian style, which is on its way to inspiring a wardrobe the size of a barn.
However, one must start somewhere, and in clothing, one must start at the bottom and work upwards, which means a fancy pair of riding boots. Wikipedia defines riding boots as a “classic boot that reaches high enough on the leg to prevent the saddle leather from pinching the rider’s leg, has a sturdy toe to protect the rider’s foot when on the ground, and has a distinctive heel to prevent the foot from slipping in the stirrup”.
Translation? That means looking good, while being ready for anything! Safety first, according to Wikipedia! “The modern riding boot is relatively low-heeled, with a heel of less than an inch, although historically a higher heel was common, as it has always been vitally important for riding boots to prevent the foot from slipping through. through the stirrup.
Today, only a few styles of cowboy boots retain a higher heel than other modern riding boots.” Now you have an excuse to buy new riding gear, it’s fashionable AND sensible. Here’s a typical fall outfit: lots of layering, European-inspired, patterned equestrian outfits that scream old money, and of course, a fancy pair of riding boots.
