Riding habit
A riding habit is a suit of clothing worn by women when they ride horses. It includes a jacket, a long skirt, a shirt, and a hat. The rider also wears boots, a necktie, and gloves. Riding habits were first worn in the 18th century.
Riding Habit Media
Masculine-styled jacket and waistcoat, c. 1680
Scarlet habit, male cuffs, gold trim, buttons, early 18th century
Redingote and tall hat, 1790
Fashion plate of 1830s riding habits,
Closed skirt with stitched-in knee, 1885–1895
