Ms. Earhart was a bold beauty with a boyish crop and immeasurable tenacity. Though she went missing on a record-breaking flight in 1937, her look came back in 2007, storming the Roberto Cavalli runway in the form of female adventurers. Jodhpurs made the strong statement that these lovelies are not going to be riding sidesaddle.

If you think about it, jodhpurs are one of the more odd creations, like the platypus of fashion. Think of them as a hybrid of all trouser trends in one pair: skinny, high waist, roomy in the seat.

If you can't be talked into wearing a pair to the market, you are wise. Still, anyone living the urban lifestyle is an adventurer of sorts. Dress the part with a jacket that doesn't sacrifice form for function. A modified safari jacket, this canvas topper from La Redoute has a slim silhouette but ample pocket space. It's practical and pretty.

Further motivation to embrace this look can be found at the International Center of Photography where the exhibit Amelia Earhart: Image and Icon runs through September.