starched cotton, or a full tilt showgirl
who wants all the jewels and fancy
trims you can encrust your show top
within the pen.
Don’t overlook the accessories and
details that pair with your top: pretty
necklaces, earrings and scarves
all add personal touches to your
presentation and give you a chance
to set yourself apart from the crowd.
Don’t be afraid to use large accessories
remember they’ll appear small from a
distance so ‘dress for the stage’ for a
successful look.
Showmanship and Halter classes
will have most showgirls in a suit
presentation, or at least a shapely
shirt. Again, video your look to make
sure it shows off your smooth moves
and colourfully harmonises with your
horse. Have your suit pants hemmed
offset, longer at the heels, to fall nicely
over boots, and take extra care with
makeup since you’ll be closer to the
judge than in riding classes.
Western Dressage is spreading like
wildfire, and many people are unsure
what to wear in these exciting new
individual performance classes.
Expect to see both Western Pleasure
inspired outfits and those with a
hint of history borrowed from bolero
jackets and working western looks.
Vests are also great in this event, as
they present a trim figure but allow
freedom of movement riding two
handed.
Stylish looks for 2016 feature fancy fabrics, reflective trims, and careful tailoring
to create a slenderising look i