The Elusive Perfect White Breech

[StormWarriorC]

This past fall, an amazing jumper mare fell into my hands and is now reteaching me how to be a jumper and has gotten me to be a three ring girl once again.
This means I can no longer hide in my basic tan breeches on Sundays, and have to be a big girl and wear whites at least once a week, if I don’t do any other special classes.

As a bigger lady (size 30 or 32, depending on brand), whites can be hard to wear, especially if the fabric is completely see through. (Possible TMI alert) I also don’t like to wear thongs to ride in, especially if I’m in my breeches for twelve hours.

I have a pair of Tredsteps that I like decently, but has anyone found the perfect white breech? I’m typically a Tailored girl, and I love Animo too, but I feel like their whites are a little too sheer, but haven’t tried it on in awhile.
Let me know your favorite white breeches! I’d love some options!

[weixiao]

I have a pair of Horze brand white breeches that are a really nice material and thickness. Looks like they have changed them a bit and have a sock bottom now, which I like over mine (which have velcro) so I don’t know if maybe they changed the fabric too though. My only other gripe is they aren’t quite long enough but I’m 5’11 so if you aren’t super tall that is probably fine!

Pikeur also has quite a few different fabrics and some of them are heavier than others so might be what you want, although they are pricier!

ETA: my Workout Empire white leggings are squat proof and ultra comfortable if you’re down with trying leggings/tights out over breeches. They were on sale recently too. I ride in workout tights all the time and other than sometimes missing pockets I love them. So comfortable, fit better, and I don’t notice them being any more slippery.

[ExpialidociousOTTB]

I only have one pair of white breeches (Romfh Sarafina), and I haven’t shown in them yet (hopefully this weekend!) - when I tried them on, I was happy with the coverage. Re: undergarments, I would probably look at a tan/beige no-line hipster.

[hairystockings]

So to combat the see-through problem, we (me and barn mates, especially those with backsides, also a bunch of size 30/32) target white pants with back pockets. My barn mate actually got the Smartpak Hadley breeches in white (full sticky seat) and loves them. I had smartpak Piper full seats in white (white with a light grey seat and back pockets) and those were great too.

I second Romfh breeches, they make a really nice, sturdy breech with a rise built for real adults. I’ve never tried on tailoreds whites so I can’t speak for them, but I can say it’s not a common brand seen in white. The jumpers tend to branch out brand wise for whites to some of the more European or alternative brands.

Other brands worth looking at (that I’ve tried) are Horze or B Vertigo.

Underpants: I actually have some of what is basically a womens boxer brief by Jockey. They’re just underpants that come down to mid thigh, they disappear under the breeches and I have them in nude and white. They work really well and stay put. There’s a few brands selling equivalents. I also wear them under dresses while walking around hot cities because otherwise my thighs will chafe like whoa.

[hairystockings]

@weixiao Super tall you say? Look at B Vertigo. All their pants are too long for me, which makes me very sad. I am minus nine inches from you. The one pair of B vertigo pants I did have I had 4+ inches cut off by the dry cleaner (who looked at me like a crazy person when I made the request) and they still hit just below the ankle. Should have gone for 6. Sigh.

[weixiao]

@hairystockings

@weixiao Super tall you say? Look at B Vertigo. All their pants are too long for me, which makes me very sad. I am minus nine inches from you. The one pair of B vertigo pants I did have I had 4+ inches cut off by the dry cleaner (who looked at me like a crazy person when I made the request) and they still hit just below the ankle. Should have gone for 6. Sigh.

Good to know! I’ll have to try those next time I am looking!

[EVneo]

Definitely move to the nude no-line bikini or cheeky undies - target has some pretty decent ones. I can full bend over in yoga pants or white breeches and you can’t see anything. For breeches themselves, I like the horze nordic. Romfh, Pikeur, Cavallo, ELT also have all pretty solid white breeches (I hail from event world though, so full seats are normal - they provide a ton of coverage). Budget-friendly option, I actually like the white pipers with the grey seat.

[StormWarriorC]

I’ll have to try the longer brief type undies. I typically have no show and cheeky versions of undies and still have panty line issues.
I personally hate full seats if I’m not in a dressage saddle, so those are out for me which limits my options greatly, unfortunately!
I have a pair of Free xRein ones coming, as they seemed to look good, but if those don’t work out, I’ll be looking into Horze and B Virtigo. I get ads for Horze all the time on my instagram, so I should probably just bite the bullet and look into them!
I tried on Pikeurs at a consignment shop and the zipper popped for me, and the girl working there said this was a common problem with them, which scares me a bit, especially with a breech that expensive.

[Hej]

@StormWarriorC

I tried on Pikeurs at a consignment shop and the zipper popped for me, and the girl working there said this was a common problem with them, which scares me a bit, especially with a breech that expensive.

Pikeurs are hands down my favorite breeches. I wear the bejesus out of them - I wear them until the fabric is worn thin- and I’ve never had a zipper break. If you like the fit, go for it. They’ll last forever as show breeches.

[dynamite0319]

I wear white breeches for foxhunting (whomever decided white pants were a good idea for equestrians was delusional) and am LOVING my new Ovation Slim Secret whites. They are pretty snug, I think that is the “slim” in "slim secret), but don’t feel like they are particularly see-through and they are crazy cheap! I got mine on super sale from Riding Warehouse.

[largo]

I’ve had my Pikeur whites for over 10 years and they’re STILL white. However, they are on the more see through side. Tailoreds are pretty thin as well. My favorite whites are the Stucks, Equiline and Samshield. All of them are more of a mid rise, wide waistband and thicker (but stretchy) fabric. More $$$ but they seem to be staying white and aren’t paper thin, so that’s worth it to me.

[MissAriel]

Romfh - absolutely, hands down the best, especially for bigger ladies - and they go up to 40 in some styles. My personal favorites are the Sarafinas, but the Isabella are made with the same stretchy-but-structured, non-see through fabric, but in a higher waisted cut.

[Smthn_Like_Olivia]

Horze Tara breeches. I wear about the same size as you, and own about 4 or 5 pair of white breeches that were fails and I never intend to wear again. The Tara breeches I fell in love with from the moment I put them on and immediately ordered a black pair and waiting for the navy to come back in stock. The material is thick enough, but not heavy, they’re high wasted and the cut is very flattering. They also size big, so you can go down a size or 2 with no worries, because they are very stretchy. The 32’s were too big. The 30s are comfortable, but I think I could actually go down to 28 and they fit even better. Oh and SUPER comfortable. I normally wear tights because I don’t like all the buttons and zippers and they’re just more comfy, but these are even more comfortable than any tights I own.

[bluepece2]

I wear whites for all shows as an EU jumper it’s kind of expected though we can wear light grey or even tan but I digress. I absolutely love love love my Animo breeches. Some of them are thin and see through but I have a few pairs that have double material where it counts. Those and seamless undies are my go to. I typically grab them on sale at our local tack shop.

[ComingAttraction]

First, you aren’t big, second try pikeur. Expensive but worth it.
https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/pikeur-ciara-grip-knee-patch-breech-11956

[Puffergrrl]

I have your game changer! Soma Intimates Vanishing Edge panties. Every woman I have turned on to them is IN LOVE. They are thin cut, so you can wear briefs and they don’t show through even tight breeches and have a rubberized inside edge so they don’t move (even with sweat while riding). Get a nude pair for under whites and you’re good to go.

Then invest in some Pikeur whites and you will never dread dressing for Sunday again! <3

[StormWarriorC]

@ComingAttraction

First, you aren’t big, second try pikeur. Expensive but worth it.
https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/pikeur-ciara-grip-knee-patch-breech-11956

That’s kind of you to say, but for me, I’m at my biggest right now. I may have to try Pikeur again, with all of these rave reviews!

[StormWarriorC]

@Puffergrrl

I have your game changer! Soma Intimates Vanishing Edge panties. Every woman I have turned on to them is IN LOVE. They are thin cut, so you can wear briefs and they don’t show through even tight breeches and have a rubberized inside edge so they don’t move (even with sweat while riding). Get a nude pair for under whites and you’re good to go.

Then invest in some Pikeur whites and you will never dread dressing for Sunday again! <3

I am going to order some right now! I’ll come find you if they’re not good

[FlaxenChestnut]

Have you tried Struck breeches? I’m your numeric size and they are my favourite breeches. Comfy & flattering - they also seem to stay cleaner than other breeches I have owned.

[Always_WIP]

I don’t own them (yet) but the rj classics Gulf or Anna breeches were pretty opaque. The Gulf is a lowish mid rise, and the Anna is the same breech but a true mid rise.