[EighteenHands]

Let's get some plus size riding apparel reviews/ recommendations going!

What is your favorite, comfiest, most dependable, best fitting riding apparel? If you don't mind getting super personal, what size do you wear?

I'll go first!

Kerrits Performance Riding Tights are my go-to choice. I wear them almost everytime I ride because they are soft, stretchy, comfy, and they don't gove me the dreaded muffin top <shudder>. These tights go up to 2X. I wear a size 20 bottom and the 1X fits me perfect! I have a pair of these in XL and I can get away with the smaller size but I have them in tan and you can see my undies right through because they are a little snug. LOL. That would be my only complaint about this product. hahaha.

xoxo

~Lizzy

 

[Alwaysbehind]

I have heard good things about those. I might have to try them.

I have two pairs of the Fuller Fillies full seat breeches. I do not agree with their sizing structure that says measure and buy the size that is 6" down from your waist size. That might be because I HATE things that are tight around my middle. I bought one size down from what I would normally buy and they fit amazing. Nice fabric that hides the bumps well.

 

[Fellpony]

I have the fuller fillies show boots and 2 pairs of chaps suede effect and leather effect I would highly reccomend them.

I wear Dublin breeches size 16- 18 and Blousans size 18-20.

All my show gear is also fuller fillies.Jackets and shirts size 18-20.

 

[nuisance]

I usually...ok, always ride in jeans and a t-shirt! lol I don't show, jump (unless it's an accident) or anything like that I just ride where I can, when I can.

But thank God for stretchy jean material! :shock:

 

[Allison Finch]

I absolutely love FITS breeches. They are so comfortable they are almost obscene. Sadly, they are too expensive to have a wardrobe of them. I am a bit shy when going out in public with breeches on and these don't help. They look like they are painted on.

 

[MHFoundation Quarters]

I pretty much live in Wrangler's ultimate riding jeans (sz 12) most of the year and in winter Under Armor cold gear tights (L) though I don't venture out in public in them lol!

 

[Speed Racer]

Allison, those are rather interesting looking breeches. Why didn't they just do a fullseat instead of making the rider look like they're wearing a thong? :wink:

 

[Allison Finch]

The reason for the split seat is to allow more stretch and flexibility. Full seat breeches offer a large area of no stretch which make mounting a 17 hand horse from the ground SOOO much fun.

 

[Idlepastures]

I live in my jeans and ariat boots. I buy most of my jeans from catos, and I wear the fat baby line of Ariats. Although, half the time I ride in scrubs and tennis shoes cause I come straight from work lol

 

[Joe4d]

I found jeans at cabelas, MTD's. that are rainproof, they are a little warmer than regular jeans, probably cause they dont breath as much but they are great for drizzly days, Don t have to change back and my butt stays dry. I wish thier was a product like the utlimate riding jeans for men. Most riding stuff is for chicks,,

 

[Idlepastures]

I didn't know Cabelas had riding gear! Or do you mean in general?

 

[Joe4d]

other than boots they dont, but they have real out door gear that is comfortable, and not just for looks or with a fancy label. The jeans I mentioned fit pretty much like normal jeans but are rain proof.

 

[Red Gate Farm]

I like to ride in a good, heavier stretch denim. Most of my riding is done in the bush and on the trails, so that demin protects my legs!

Wrangler boots with a squared toe. Hate the pointy toes. I have the extra wide and wear my cutsie horse socks with them. Comfy!

Tee shirt in summer, longer sleeves in autumn, parka in the winter :lol:

I wear my Troxel helmet. Too old to get a concussion now!

 

[tinyliny]

I mentioned on another thread the company, "Smoothstride". They have a trailrider pant that has a full seat and is very stretchy and durable. Also riding jeans and other good stuff. While they arent exclusively for plus size, I am a size 18 and I find I am NOT at the top of what they offer.

 

[dee]

I ride in a T-shirt and my plus sized stretch jeans from Catherine's. I have some Justin Gypsies that I can't wait until I can get back on. I'm a little reluctant to ride in tennis shoes...

Daughter insists I ride in a helmet these days - never wore one back in the day because I never thought about it.

 

[Golden Horse]

I can't wait to ride in my new Kerrits Microcord kneepatch breeches, I bought a brand new pair on ebay for $59 they came a few days ago, they fit beautifully, but I haven't had a chance to ride in them yet. I bought 2X, because that's what they had on offer, and could maybe of got away with 1X.

I love my Tally Ho breeches, very roomy and comfortable, but lacking knee patches.

I also bought a pair of Enduracool breeches during the summer, I bought large, and they go on and I can ride in them no problems, but the mozzies just bite right through them:twisted:

For helmets, Troxel gives me a headache, I'm a IRH sort of person.

 

[trailhorserider]

I ride in t-shirts and stretch jeans. I LOVE the sort of snug-fitting stretch jeans, because they don't ride up like looser jeans can. The only bad part is that they can get tore-up out on the trail. Which is why I sometimes ride in ******. But not in the middle of summer when it's hot. The rest of the year ****** are great for saving my jeans!

I wear a troxel helmet but also ride in tennis shoes. I can't help but think a boot would keep my foot in the stirrup if I fell because my foot wouldn't come out as readily. Backwards from normal thinking I know! But my tennis shoes are really loose and fall off easy and I don't think boots would.

So yeah, t-shirts, stretch jeans, ******, helmet, tennis shoes, lol!

Oh, and I also like underwear with a little stretch in them too, and really flat elastic that doesn't rub.

I was so happy the other day that I tried on some new jeans and fit into a size 18! (I used to be a size 24, so 18 is a big improvement!)

 

[dee]

Trailhorse, I am truly inspired! I may try riding Dancer this weekend, even if I can't get my boot on my left foot. I do remember riding in tennis shoes- daughter will have a hissy fit, but I will at least wear that dang helmet she insists on, so maybe she won't give me too much grief!

And the underwear thing? For me it's plain white cotton grandma pants. Very comfy - and I've been wearing them since I was 15! Well, not the same pair, of course!

 

[Golden Horse]

And the underwear thing? For me it's plain white cotton grandma pants. Very comfy - and I've been wearing them since I was 15! Well, not the same pair, of course!

:rofl::rofl:

 

[Idlepastures]

:rofl::rofl:

Very few things I insist on splurging in...one is flip flops, the other is nice comfortable, but sexy undies. *shudder* granny pannies belong in the drawer only for two reasons - monthly and laundry day!