Your favorite Shadbelly?

[TropicalStorm]

I’m starting the casual look for a shadbelly (if you buy it, of course you’ll one day show the level, right?? )
I am a US size 12/14 and 5’8 (why are these all cut so awkwardly??) and would prefer to be under about $700 in cost if at all possible.

Any thoughts or ideas? What have you bought that works?
Thanks!!

[soloudinhere]

I recently got a Fair Play shadbelly (will find the name) in a lovely mesh material with gorgeous tonal crystal detailing. I’m obsessed with it and it was about $450.

[Dutchmare433]

I have a custom shadbelly from Jo McCracken at Southeast Sport Horse. She does a great job and it’s under $600 for a shad. Good turnaround and my coat is comfortable, cool, and fun.

[crthunder]

I second Jo McCracken! I love my shadbelly and I get compliments on it every time I wear it.

[YankeeDuchess]

@crthunder

I second Jo McCracken! I love my shadbelly and I get compliments on it every time I wear it.

Beautiful. Especially when accessorized with the blue ribbon.

[YankeeDuchess]

I’ve always had my eye on the Pikeurs because they’re expensive and German.

[TropicalStorm]

Thanks guys! Some good ideas for me to look into!!

[soloudinhere]

Every shad I’ve seen from her has been regular suiting fabric and looked quite heavy. Is she doing technical fabrics now?

[Dutchmare433]

Yes! Actually she only sent me athletic fabrics. Mine is stretchy and pretty light weight. It has mesh under the arms/arm pit region. It’s not comparable to my AA Motionlite short coat in hot weather, but it’s fine—I’ve worn it when coats are waived and I don’t do heat well at all.

[TropicalStorm]

Has anyone tried the ROMFH shadbelly?

[Feathered_Feet]

I also have a Fair Play shadbelly and it’s gorgeous. Not necessarily the coolest fabric around, but for the price point and aesthetics, you can’t beat it.

[soloudinhere]

The new mesh ones are super cool! I bought the short coat too because I loved it so much.

[Feathered_Feet]

Shoot, I just bought mine last year, so not sure I can justify buying another one (ask me again in August… ), though the mesh sounds really nice!!

[QovDressage]

I bought the Montar USA Shad in Navy, at 199.00. I don’t look good in technical fabrics as a rule, but this coat is perfect, just needs sleeves taken up. I’m 5,3” 125 & busty and it looks amazing. No gaps or bulges.

The tails are neither weighted nor lined but I’ve practiced in it a few times😉 and it is perfect. And you absolutely cannot beat the price for the fabric quality & comfort.

[Puddin_Pie]

I third (or 4th) Jo McCracken for a custom shadbelly!