# What is the purpose of jodhpurs?

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**Created:** [September 3, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-jodhpurs/1006681 "2024-09-03T13:44:02Z")\
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There was a short thread a while back here about the trope of directors wearing jodhpurs.

[Why are steriotypical movie directors depicted wearing jodhpurs? - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-steriotypical-movie-directors-depicted-wearing-jodhpurs/755348)

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