1865 Reproduction Riding Habit

[JSFMACLJR]

I have a 1865 reproduction military style riding habit used by ladies riding side saddle. The only information I have on this outfit is Reflecting the age of Queen Victoria at Balmoral Scotland. I am after information regarding what boots & what type & colour petticoat are worn with this outfit & any other information or links to web sites with information would be great. As I am wearing this outfit in a costume class & would like to be correctly attired

Jock's description seems right to me. My grandmother and one of my aunts rode side saddle when they hunted, and this is what I remember as well.

Question: what do you mean by "a 1865 reproduction military style riding habit used by ladies riding side saddle"? I do not believe ladies served with any branch of the armed forces in 1865.

[Jock Scot]

Question: what do you mean by "a 1865 reproduction military style riding habit used by ladies riding side saddle"? I do not believe ladies served with any branch of the armed forces in 1865.

Good question. The only lady that I have ever seen riding side saddle in uniform, is HM Queen Elizabeth (our present Queen, who is an accomplished horse woman) at The Trooping of The Colour and she did so for many years.For the last few years she has arrived and departed the ceremony by horse and carriage, but there must be some archive pictures available.

[Cynthia]

I think what she means is a military-inspired garment. Women's fashion through the ages have taken inspiration from men's clothing -- including military.

Helen, I'm no expert on 1865, but I found a few links for you. It sounds like you would wear a long skirt without a hoop crinoline. I'm not sure about the shoes. Please keep in mind, I don't know about some of these websites' accuracy and whether the information is 100% authentic:

http://www.corsetsandcrinolines.com/...p?index=186043

http://users.tinyworld.co.uk/sidesad...%20detail.html

a modern rider in that style:
http://ridingaside.blogspot.com/2009...reat-news.html

Scroll down to "outerwear":
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1860s_in_fashion

I hope some of these links have helped you.

[Cynthia]

I also found this:

http://www.marquise.de/en/1800/pics/1866_7.shtml

If you look very closely, you can see a bit of her shoe. I can't tell if it's a low-heeled, ankle or just over ankle-length lace up boot, or if it's a full riding boot.