Knock off TS breeches?

[Cabaret_SK]

@SolarFlare

I have heard from several people that the Chelsea material relaxes quite a bit, and to buy them snug (your regular size) to start and NOT size up, otherwise you’ll end up with baggy breeches.

I haven’t had mine long enough to comment, but if I had bought them in my regular TS size I wouldn’t have been able to do them up or breathe, so…

[Hunter_Happy1]

@Over.Fences

I LOVE the looks of tailored sportsmans but the price is just too steep. I was wondering if there are any brands out there with the same contrast knee patch, and similar colors. (Or any nice breeches that compare in general)

I have purchased several pair of TS off of Facebook groups and FB Marketplace, as well as ebay for under $100 with tags still on them:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1460327407532567/

[Firebug]

@Hunter*Happy

I have purchased several pair of TS off of Facebook groups and FB Marketplace, as well as ebay for under $100 with tags still on them:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1460327407532567/

How do you find these groups? Sorry OP to go off topic, but I always wonder when I see people on here posting FB groups.

OP if you want cheap TS, like others have said, look on Ebay or FB.

[ReturnCall90]

@JenEM

Thanks, that’s basically my fit issue with the Pipers, so rather than trying the cute patched ones, I’ll wait for a sale and give the more expensive ones a try. Do they pill less than the Pipers, too?

Yes, but granted I’ve only had them for about 2 months. The fabric is totally different and I don’t think prone to pill like the Pipers. It’s also not as heavy but not in a cheap way if that makes sense. Overall I like the Hadley a lot more than the Piper.

[Denzel]

@Cabaret SK

I haven’t had mine long enough to comment, but if I had bought them in my regular TS size I wouldn’t have been able to do them up or breathe, so…

Phew it’s not just me…I wear a Girl’s 16 in the TS trophy and they fit PERFECTLY other than being a tad short, which you can’t see with tall boots on anyways. I’ve tried the RJs, and the 26, they fit ok but the seams were super tight and gave me a weird double butt effect (even though I have NO butt at all). The Chelsea’s were disgustingly small. I wear a 25 jean and I am between a 24-26 in every other breech I have ever tried and the 26s were practically painted on they were so tight. I ended up not getting them as the cut was just weird on me anyways.

[Over.Fences]

@ReturnCall90

Yes, but granted I’ve only had them for about 2 months. The fabric is totally different and I don’t think prone to pill like the Pipers. It’s also not as heavy but not in a cheap way if that makes sense. Overall I like the Hadley a lot more than the Piper.

yes I have a pair of pipers and love them! I just wish they came in more colors :sigh:

[Over.Fences]

Thanks guys! I’ll defenetly get those brands next time! Thanks for the suggestions and size help

[Bristol_Bay]

@ReturnCall90

Try Smartpak’s new Hadley breeches. They are a step up from the Piper’s and are made with similar material to the Trophys. I’m between a 28 and 30 and the Hadley in 30 fits great. Also… they aren’t big in the crotch/ fall down your butt like the Pipers do! I already asked for another pair for Christmas.

The Hadleys cost $120, so already $50-60 less than the Trophys, and you can get them for less when Smartpak does a sale on all Smartpak brands (usually 20% off)

I was just reading a review of these. http://susanfriedlandsmith.com/2017/09/26/smartpak-hadley-breeches-review/

They are 20% off today.

[shmon]

The Horze Grand Prix breeches are pretty similar, but a heavier technical fabric (plus a sock bottom!) I find they run a touch bigger and longer than trophy hunters but are cut pretty similarly. You can often find them on sale, or with a buy one/get one promotion so they usually end up costing me under $50 per pair.

[Firebug]

@shmon

The Horze Grand Prix breeches are pretty similar, but a heavier technical fabric (plus a sock bottom!) I find they run a touch bigger and longer than trophy hunters but are cut pretty similarly. You can often find them on sale, or with a buy one/get one promotion so they usually end up costing me under $50 per pair.

You probably know this, but The Horze Grand Prix breeches were just re-designed. I’m not sure how they compare to the old Grand Prix; however, I’ve heard that the new breeches run more true to size. Also they got rid of the long option which really sucks for me; I now have to find a different pair of breeches.

[shmon]

Oh, I didn’t know that - thanks for the update! I haven’t needed breeches for a while now so I haven’t gone shopping recently. I found the longs were actually TOO long for me (I have to fold up the sock a little bit), and I need a long in every other brand of breeches, so you must have a super long inseam!

[Firebug]

@shmon

I found the longs were actually TOO long for me (I have to fold up the sock a little bit), and I need a long in every other brand of breeches, so you must have a super long inseam!

Not really I wear a 34/35 inseam, but the knee patches on the longs hit me in right spot. I’ve never tired the regular length Grand Prix; maybe I’ll have to give the new Grand Prix a try, but I have my doubts they will work.