Hester's clothing in this painting came from the various countries she had traveled to. She wrote,

"My Riding Habit was bought at Rome ... my Hat and Shirt at Naples; my shoes at Padua, my Stockings at Brescia, my Ruffles at Genoa, one of my Petticoats at Milan, & the rest of my dress in England."

The diverse nature of her dress could stand as an accurate metaphor for her lifestyle; one that drew from other cultures and lands. Indeed, her dress can be considered quite odd and most likely a testimony for her unique life.