GRWM No. 3: A Classic Driven Day
Get Ready With Me No. 3 · The Driven Shooting Outfit
A Driven Shooting Outfit in Purple and Green
A classic driven shooting outfit starts with good tweed. With our driven shooting season well underway here in Teton Valley, I’m getting ready to head into the field in the most traditional look of the series so far.
Purple and green is one of my favorite combinations. Here it runs from a polka-dot neckerchief and Blixt purple shooting socks to an olive sweater vest and cap, all set against a soft check tweed. It’s just as at home on a Blixt Sporting Day.
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Tweed by Leonard Logsdail, a flash of purple at the neck and the knee, and custom boots made in Spain.
Building the Look, Layer by Layer
- The tweed jacket. The heart of this outfit is a jacket that Leonard Logsdail made for me. A well-cut shooting jacket gives you room through the shoulders to mount the gun, and the check picks up every color in the look.
- Shirt, sweater vest and neckwear. A small check shirt with cufflinks, an olive sweater vest for warmth, and a purple polka-dot neckerchief. I am never fully dressed without something at the neck.
- The breeks. Also by Leonard, made to match the jacket. Breeks are more comfortable than tucking trousers into your boots, and they let you move freely all day.
- Socks, garters and boots. Long shooting socks in Blixt purple with garters to hold them up, finished with tall lace-up boots custom made in Spain. For similar socks, try House of Cheviot; for boots, The Spanish Boot Company or Dubarry.
- Cap and hearing protection. A tweed cap tops it off, and hearing protection goes on before the first drive.
Prefer a lighter layer? A quilted shooting vest over the shirt and sweater is a great alternative to the jacket on a warmer day.
Why a Driven Shooting Outfit Is Worth Getting Right
Tradition matters on a driven day. Stick to tweeds, wools and natural tones, and leave the camo and blaze orange at home; bright colors can flare the birds. Layers let you adjust as the day warms, and a good jacket and breeks give you freedom to mount the gun. Every shoot is different, so check with your host for any dress guidelines, and see our shooting advice page for more on etiquette.
Field note: pack an extra pair of shoes for the lodge or house. After a day in tall boots, a clean pair for lunch or the lodge is a small luxury your hosts will appreciate. A boot bag is perfect for holding dirty boots in the entry.
Where to Buy Traditional Tweeds
Custom tailoring from Leonard Logsdail is by appointment. For ready-to-wear, I love Really Wild, London Trading Company, Schöffel, Holland & Cooper, Purdey, Holland & Holland, Beretta Gallery and House of Bruar. Many of them carry boots too.
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For more on dressing for the field, see our full Ladies Field Fashion guide. And when you’re ready to wear it where it belongs, come shoot with us.