Practical guidance for women in the hunting field, from coats and breeches to riding styles and field etiquette.
This non-fiction guide offers clear, experience‑based advice on how to dress for comfort, safety, and style while hunting. It covers modern silhouettes, the shift from old skirts to aprons or divided skirts, and how to choose fabrics, fits, and accessories that work in the saddle and on foot.
Written in a friendly, no-nonsense voice, the book explains how to balance fashion with function. It demystifies riding positions, side-saddle and astride options, and how to select coats, breeches, boots, and headwear that suit different hunts and terrains. The text blends practical demonstrations with vivid scenes from the hunting field to show what works in real life.
- Dress decisions: apron skirts, divided skirts, coat length, and fabric choices
- Riding and footwear: breeches that stay in place, suitable boots, and gaiters
- Field practicality: gear layouts, pockets, and staying comfortable in varied climates
- Stag-hunting context: how the field moves, what to expect, and safety tips in rugged terrain
Ideal for readers new to hunting life or seeking reliable, era-appropriate style and technique tips for the field.