[QUOTE=pintopiaffe;2224775]
[COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][COLOR=Black]I have been eyeballing the Equissentials forEVER. What I really like about them–and am worried about–is the waistband. I have a pair of cotton leggings, I think yoga pants, that are my FAVES to ride in. This lovely wide waistband which feels flattering and supportive. BUT IS IT?? (flattering, that is?) And I’m afraid of that waistband… Is the equissentials material THICK enough too? [/QUOTE]
The material is pretty heavy (but comfortable in most weather, even though it’s cotton) and smoothes better than other brands I’ve tried. The waisband is flattering, and since they’re custom, you can get it right where you want it (presumably where it flatters most). I’m tellin’ ya, Joe is a tailoring genius (I believe he used to run a factory that made stuff for Burbury). If, on the off chance you get something that doesn’t fit (even if it was probably you who messed up your measuring), THEY WILL MAKE IT RIGHT.
I have a really small waist (big butt and hips) so have gotten the snaps and zips from Equissentials, and they are pretty flatteringly done. I usuallly get belt loops, too (need somewhere to hang my phone 
), on both the Eq and TRs.
I feel like folks must think I’m on the payroll for them, but Equissentials are just a wonderful company with a great product and worth every penny.
As are Tropical Rider.
Too few companies don’t give a damn after they’ve run the credit card, but both of these companies go the extra ten miles 
to make sure you’re happy.
but there’s a few places here in the states that carry them… Barrington Saddlery in the Chicago 'burbs is one of them. They come is various sizes… length and width and are very stretchy. The leather is VERY good quality and worth the price. IMHO!
:yes: