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Riding Pants: How to Wear the Equestrian-Inspired Trend

by Lindsay Miller (Subscribe to Lindsay Miller's posts)
Posted Nov 30th 2008 at 2:01PM  
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We love the figure-flattering look of riding pants, and for the last few seasons, the style has returned in a major way. But if you don't spend your days in the stables with Seabiscuit, not to worry. Designers have offered up a modern interpretation of the look that won't make you look like a Kentucky Derby reject.

We recently mentioned a standout pair by CRHEE, and found a few more that expertly capture this trend. But before you purchase one of our picks, keep these tips in mind:

-Do pair riding pants with one or all of the following: platform pumps, a casual, V-neck tee, chunky gold jewelry and a skinny, black blazer. The items give a traditional piece an unexpectedly current sex appeal.

-Don't go overboard and wear riding boots, a navy blazer, and carry a riding crop. This isn't Halloween!

-Do look for a legging-inspired pair that's stretchy, but with a heavy enough fabric to suck in any jiggle.

Modern Takes on Classic Riding Pants

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Tags: equestrian, jockey, riding pants, RidingPants, slim fit, SlimFit, straight leg, StraightLeg
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reedee, 12-01-2008, 3:00AM

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Your advice is valuable. Women need to know how to wear the pants and what goes great with them.

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Those pants are hard to wear.. You can't have any bulges or flab and rock them! I eat a product called fitflax which has made my skin glow and helped me to finally lose that last 5 pounds that prevented me previously from my skinny jeans. The site is http://www.fitflax.com and I had read about this product as a product of the year in O mag. I found a code that is good till the end of the month for 10% off It is ff10

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