riding habit

Origin of riding habit

First recorded in 1660–70

The most distressing thing was that we had not a riding-habit in the family.

The Short Works of George Meredith |George Meredith
Without waiting to change her riding-habit, Roma turned into her aunt's room.

The Eternal City |Hall Caine
Frances's eyes flashed; then she laughed and struck her riding-habit with her whip.

It May Be True, Vol. III (of III) |Mrs. Wood
Late that same afternoon, Helen, attired in riding-habit, left the house for her first afternoon canter.

Bred of the Desert |Marcus Horton

Dodo frowned, and tapped the skirt of her riding-habit with her whip.

Dodo's Daughter |E. F. Benson

riding habit

a woman's dress worn for riding, usually with a full or a divided skirt