Horse girl energy is a feeling—a mood, a state of being. A little preppy, but not classically so. It’s bootcut jeans and equestrian details. New money meets old money and country club meets country bumpkin. Overall, it can be difficult to explain without reference to a third grader reading horse fiction while her long hair sits pulled back into a ponytail. The horse girl aesthetic is a bit ethereal—but you’ll know it when you see it. (And boy, have we seen a lot lately.)
In fact, it’s safe to say we’re having a Horse! Girl! Winter!
‘Tis the season for chunky knits, cold-weather neutrals, knee-high boots, and (lots of) denim. Put it all together and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a horse girl ensemble—though not if you actually intend to hop on the back of one. This aesthetic ironically lends itself more toward city girls than those who live within a mile of livestock. Still, it brings a similar energy (without the smell). And isn’t that ultimately the best of both worlds?
So let’s all cosplay as someone who knows how to handle the reigns in more ways than one. Strap in. Hop on. Ride into the sunset. Horse Girl Winter is upon us.
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1. The Plus Bedford Oversized Belted Blazer
shop the look — $228 from Madewell
2. Maeve Cashmere Intarsia Sweater
shop the look — $180 from Anthropologie
3. Porridge Button-Side Midi Skirt
shop the look — $138 from Anthropologie
4. Pleated Wide-Leg Pant
shop the look — $99.95 from Eloquii
5. Lug Stacked Heel Buckle Knee Boot
shop the look — $89.90 from Torrid
6. The Madi Front-Slit Denim Skirt by Pilcro
shop the look — $138 from Anthropologie
7. Etore Shirt Dress
shop the look — $185 from Wray NYC
8.Plus Curvy Skinny Flare Jeans in Alvord Wash: Instacozy Edition
shop the look — $138 from Madewell
9. The Colette Maxi Skirt by Maeve
