Miscellaneous

How do I know what size breeches to buy?

by Bobbi Devlin

How do I know what size breeches to buy?

To size breeches, measure around your waist for regular-fit breeches and around your hips for low-rise breeches. Then measure your inseam (the length of your leg) to find the proper length.

How tight should riding breeches be?

Breeches should be snug enough that you do not have wrinkles, gathers or folds of baggy fabric on the legs. Not only would these wrinkles detract from your appearance, they could cause friction rubs on your skin. The leg of the breeches should not be so tight, however, that they pinch or constrain you.

Why are breeches so tight?

Breeches don’t have to be skin tight, but they need to be tighter than regular clothing because of the rubbing they do against the saddle and leathers. They’re made of a combination of cotton and spandex so yes, very comfortable as long as you get them in the correct size.

How should mens breeches fit?

re not tight in the waist or crotch. But pulling them on is a bit like wrestling with your pants, because there’s no waist closure, no zipper and no leg closures. A secondary comfort factor is the feel of the fabric against the skin, which is important if you’re wearing the breeches all day.

What size is 30 in breeches?

Breeches

US/UK Size EU Size Waist inches cm
S = 26 = 4 – 6 38 27 – 28 68.85 – 71.4
S = 28 = 6 – 8 40 29 – 30 73.95 – 76.5
M = 30 = 8 – 10 42 31 – 32 79.05 – 81.6
L = 32 = 10 – 12 44 33 – 34 84.15 – 86.7

What size is 24 in breeches?

Riding Breeches

Riding Breeches Size Chart
Size UK USA
24″ 6 22
26″ 8 24
28″ 10 26

Do breeches stretch over time?

If they’re comfortable, they’re ok. Like most pants I have, mine shrink a little in the dryer. They always stretch back after I wear them for a little bit, though.

What size is 30 in jodhpurs?

Jodhpurs

Inches Waist 30
UK Size 12
Euro Size 40
US Size 8
L

What size is 24 in jodhpurs?

Jodhpurs

Inches Waist 24
UK Size 6
Euro Size 34
US Size 2
XS