Breeches for the not-plus-size curvier rider

[soloudinhere]

[QUOTE=akhunterrider;8184799]
ADE breeches are nice. They have definitely gained a lot of popularity over the past several months. The new spring/summer line just came out, so that has added to it. From what I have read, the US is no longer exempt from paying VAT. So while $155 isn’t horrible for a pair of breeches, it’s more than I want to pay right now.[/QUOTE]

No, orders shipped out of the EU are not supposed to be charged VAT, unless the company is not registered for VAT in the first place in which case they cannot take off the VAT they’re not charging.

[akhunterrider]

[QUOTE=soloudinhere;8184831]
No, orders shipped out of the EU are not supposed to be charged VAT, unless the company is not registered for VAT in the first place in which case they cannot take off the VAT they’re not charging.[/QUOTE]

I did try to contact the company via email a couple weeks ago to clarify and did not get a response. That was my understanding as well, but from others on the internet that did not seem to be the case. Without VAT it was more doable. With VAT I just can’t justify it.

[BAC]

Another vote for the Shapely breeches, I wasn’t fat but curvier through the hips and butt at the time and they were perfect.

[KateKat]

TS Trophy Hunters all the way. I am the same size you are, just a bit taller. These, specifically the side zip versions, fit me perfectly.

I know the price can make you gag a little bit IMO they are well worth it. I wear mine pretty hard, and have some pairs going on two years with regular use that are still perfectly fine to show in.

Also, I’ve found that pairs that have the wide waistband are a lot more forgiving on the muffin top

[akhunterrider]

After a fair bit of shopping around and mulling over it, iu
I found a pair of mid rise side zip TS trophy hunter breeches in my size and my budget. I decided to just get one nicer pair of breeches (in tan) that I’ll hopefully love instead of 2 mediocre to me pairs. They’ll be my lesson/show breeches, or if I don’t show or lesson, just another pair to wear. Along with my two pairs of ADE breeches.

I’d really like a pair of the cooling tights (kerrits ice fil, etc), but that’ll likely have to wait a bit.

Thanks so much for all of the very helpful responses.

I’ll report back when I get my new breeches!

[akhunterrider]

Got my trophy hunter breeches today. Everyone was right, the fit is very, very good and they are very nice breeches. The fabric is such a huge improvement over the other pairs I have had. The waist is a hair big, but I’m not sure I’d be comfortable going down a size. They also run a big long, which doesn’t bother me at 5’6", but it may not work for someone who is more than an inch or two shorter.

[jhg140]

If the waist is big, maybe look for the low rise version next time - they are a bit more “hip slung” and seem to fit curves the best, though I have both rises and love them both equally. And yes, they are crazy long - I don’t know who is wearing the 28L size, but my regulars come down to my ankle bone and I’m 5’6" with a 33" inseam, so y’all must be crazy leggy.

I suggest stalking eBay for good deals. I’ve seen a TON of Trophy Hunters sizes 30-32 lately, and priced very very well (like, under $100 well). Otherwise, for schooling, I’ve been very happy with the Smartpak Pipers - they are a leeeetle gappy in the waist, but nothing a belt won’t fix, and its not one of those gapping problems thats super noticeable and feels gross, if that makes sense.

[akhunterrider]

I tried a pair of Pipers when they first came out and was not crazy about the fit.

I will stalk ebay for a low rise pair and see what I can find.

Thanks for the suggestion.

[paintjumper63]

I rode in the Ovation Taylored breeches today. They are really nice and only $84. I would say they are midrise and the length works (30L). They do have an inside seam, but I did an hour lesson and half with no stirrups and there wasn’t any rubbing.

[HunterEq95]

I wear the same size as you and my favorite breeches so far have been the Kerrits Stretch breeches. I don’t think I’ll ever buy any other brand again! They are my absolute favorite, are cool and durable, and best of all, stretchy!

[Snowdenfarm]

Sorry, I know I am late to the party. I just finally got around to ordering a pair of TS Trophy Hunters and I am so frustrated. I received them in the mail today after reading this thread. I am 5’6"/125 lbs and I got a 30R. The quality and fabric were amazing. Tried them on, a bit tight in the thighs, but okay. The waist, however, had a full four inches of gap!

I looked at the On Course breeches on line and the reviews said the fabric had no stretch and were oddly large in the calves. The size charts for the Ovations indicate there is not enough difference between waist and hips for me. Are there really no quality breeches out there for the pear-shaped, but not large rider?

[Dewey]

I have not tried these, but I have heard that the Horze Grand Prix breeches are great for the pear-shaped among us:

http://www.horze.com/knee-patch-breeches/horze-grand-prix-self-patch-breeches%2C-women’s/36459.html?color=BL

[GreystoneKC]

I am addicted to Pikeur’s Ciara breeches. I’m 5’6", very hourglass with a long torso, slim waist and big butt and thighs. They fit me flawlessly. I buy them through Amira Equi. They’re not cheap but if you’re looking to plurge…

[akhunterrider]

I like my TS trophy hunter mid rise breeches, but they are a bit gappy in the waist. It doesn’t bother me a ton though and I like them otherwise. I didn’t try on a size smaller.

[SnicklefritzG]

I swear by the Ovation Euroweave Side Zip breeches. They seem to be one of the few breeches around that fit a short but curvy person well. Even when I am at my ideal weight, I still have a round bum and ample thigh but these breeches always fit well.

[Snowdenfarm]

Thanks for the new suggestions. Off to order some more to try. Loved that Trophy Hunter fabric…

[SnicklefritzG]

[QUOTE=Dewey;8337419]
I have not tried these, but I have heard that the Horze Grand Prix breeches are great for the pear-shaped among us:

http://www.horze.com/knee-patch-breeches/horze-grand-prix-self-patch-breeches%2C-women’s/36459.html?color=BL[/QUOTE]

Yes, those are also very good.

[SnicklefritzG]

Not to hijack the thread, but I’ve noticed a trend in the fashion industry in general. There seems to be a move towards political correctness that I find very annoying. “Curvy” doesn’t mean fat or plus-sized. Yet oftentimes, what I see labelled as “curvey” or for “shapely” women is clearly for people that are very overweight or big.

I had a similar experience with on-line dating. In my profile I said I was athletic because that’s what I honestly feel that I am. One guy asked me why I selected that option in my profile because he said I was clearly thinner than I thought I would be. He said “athletic” is often used to mean “fat girl who plays sports”. That is exactly how he put it.

A recent article I saw in a fashion magazine did something similar. The article was about selecting the right type of jeans for your body. I looked for the “curvy” option and it was clearly designed for very big ladies. So to the fashion industry, it seems to be a euphemism for very big person.

[Dewey]

[QUOTE=SnicklefritzG;8338262]
Not to hijack the thread, but I’ve noticed a trend in the fashion industry in general. There seems to be a move towards political correctness that I find very annoying. “Curvy” doesn’t mean fat or plus-sized. Yet oftentimes, what I see labelled as “curvey” or for “shapely” women is clearly for people that are very overweight or big.

I had a similar experience with on-line dating. In my profile I said I was athletic because that’s what I honestly feel that I am. One guy asked me why I selected that option in my profile because he said I was clearly thinner than I thought I would be. He said “athletic” is often used to mean “fat girl who plays sports”. That is exactly how he put it.

A recent article I saw in a fashion magazine did something similar. The article was about selecting the right type of jeans for your body. I looked for the “curvy” option and it was clearly designed for very big ladies. So to the fashion industry, it seems to be a euphemism for very big person.[/QUOTE]

I absolutely agree on “athletic.” I don’t use it that way, but I think the trend is to assign that word to women who are on the big side, with muscles. As for “curvy,” I think a lot of general people use it to mean “overweight,” but not all vendors do. For example, both Eddie Bauer and Talbots have “curvy” cuts now in small sizes. (Yay!!) But twice recently, when I mentioned that I needed items labeled “curvy,” people expressed surprise (because I am so small). One was a saleslady at Talbots and the other was a friend. So I think you are right, but I’m not sure marketing is responsible for the change in the way the word is used.

To me, “curvy” means there is a marked, bigger-than-average differential between the waist and the hips. That’s why I am always surprised to see people recommending Tailored Sportsman breeches in threads like this (and there have been several similar threads fairly recently). The last time I tried on a pair, they gapped terribly at the waist. I don’t care how nice the fabric is: if I have to belt in a pair of breeches to prevent the gap, they don’t fit. Maybe other “curvy” women have had a different experience…

[SnicklefritzG]

[QUOTE=Dewey;8338282]
I absolutely agree on “athletic.” I don’t use it that way, but I think the trend is to assign that word to women who are on the big side, with muscles. As for “curvy,” I think a lot of general people use it to mean “overweight,” but not all vendors do. For example, both Eddie Bauer and Talbots have “curvy” cuts now in small sizes. (Yay!!) But twice recently, when I mentioned that I needed items labeled “curvy,” people expressed surprise (because I am so small). One was a saleslady at Talbots and the other was a friend. So I think you are right, but I’m not sure marketing is responsible for the change in the way the word is used.

To me, “curvy” means there is a marked, bigger-than-average differential between the waist and the hips. That’s why I am always surprised to see people recommending Tailored Sportsman breeches in threads like this (and there have been several similar threads fairly recently). The last time I tried on a pair, they gapped terribly at the waist. I don’t care how nice the fabric is: if I have to belt in a pair of breeches to prevent the gap, they don’t fit. Maybe other “curvy” women have had a different experience…[/QUOTE]

I think that is how many individuals define that term. Unfortunately it is often meant in the fashion industry as “big everywhere else”.