December 2003

Surviving The Fit

You can’t find a pair of breeches that fit, but that doesn’t mean your body’s unique. It makes you like everyone else.

If the rise isn’t right, you won’t feel comfortable in your breeches.

Hunting for a pair of breeches that fit can be as frustrating as searching for a saddle that fits both horse and rider. If you’ve ever marched into your local tack shop ready to plunk down big bucks on a pair of breeches, then walked back out without taking a big hit on your credit card, you’re not alone.

Breeches follow the lead of fashion with a sizing system based on waist inches and leg length, since that’s what the consumer expects. But the waist and length are relatively minor considerations since waists can be adjusted by a belt and legs can be shortened. It’s more important to consider the areas…