[TheHorseProblem]

It seems that Bradley's only have low rise in my sizes. Not sure me and low rise would be a pretty picture : ) On to TS

Rustbreeches, fear not the low rise! I can tell you that living 50+ years may not add pounds, but things definitely shift around. There is a good reason why you don't see many women of a certain age with their shirts tucked in.

The answer to this dilemma is low rise breeches. They aren't plumber's butt hip huggers! All the ones I have tried on hit just below the waist. They are a boon to mature figures. You will love them.

I have tried on and loved the fit of Pikeur Ciara, but bought the Ovation celebrity instead because of the price difference.

[rustbreeches]

So the breeches thing didn;t happen. I seriously tried on around 20 pairs, but nothing was good enough to make me want it. Then, as I was headed to the tack area I saw some Tuff Riders front zip, knee patch in a chocolate brown. They were actually a little high waisted, but were super comfy and felt very loose.

I was actually less than thrilled with the service I got today, and will continue the quest for show breeches in VA, but at least I got some to school in.

I actually broke down and bought half chaps, too!. Never had a pair before, when I showed you wore breeches and boots, or jeans and full chaps.

[FlashGordon]

Look up: Ovation Ladies Taylored Euroweave DX Side Zip Hunt Breech

They are made to be a little baggy- like TS- but a little more reasonable $wise

This! Just got a pair, they are great!!

[Kryswyn]

Horse Country has some great looking ladies breeches, slightly flared with or without front pleats, I love the look, they appear very flattering. Their website is horsecountrylife.com and then you have to click on the Foxhunters Special Edition catalog on the right (says 2009) and go to page 30, they have several different styles ranging from $128 to $280. The website is a little tricky to negotiate, be patient.

Horse Country's store website is www.horsecountrycarrot.com and is very easy to navigate.

[rustbreeches]

Horse Country's store website is www.horsecountrycarrot.com and is very easy to navigate.

Really wish flares would come back in. Going to trust Jean to give me a completely honest opinion when I get there : )

[jewll27]

my problem with the TS, any style, is that they are not made to fit large calves. I received multiple recommendations for them b/c I am curvy lady, but I try them on and they wont go over my calves.

I'll admit, my calves are giant (even when Im not considered a curvy girl), so this is where my problem lies.

[hundredacres]

So the breeches thing didn;t happen. I seriously tried on around 20 pairs, but nothing was good enough to make me want it. Then, as I was headed to the tack area I saw some Tuff Riders front zip, knee patch in a chocolate brown. They were actually a little high waisted, but were super comfy and felt very loose.

I was actually less than thrilled with the service I got today, and will continue the quest for show breeches in VA, but at least I got some to school in.

I actually broke down and bought half chaps, too!. Never had a pair before, when I showed you wore breeches and boots, or jeans and full chaps.

I can so relate. I hate trying on pants, and breeches even more. But I have to tell you I Love half chaps....and this spring I switched to the Tredstep extreme suede chaps and TS Giotto boots and I LOVE them both. I can't keep my daughter who doesn't even ride, out of my paddock boots - they are THAT comfortable. I don;t think you could show in the suede chaps but their leather chaps are beautiful with the boots.

[doublesstable]

my problem with the TS, any style, is that they are not made to fit large calves. I received multiple recommendations for them b/c I am curvy lady, but I try them on and they wont go over my calves.

I'll admit, my calves are giant (even when Im not considered a curvy girl), so this is where my problem lies.

This is true. I have 13" calves but considered curvy up top

It would be great if TS would offer sock sleeves like the Ovations instead of velcro, but still offer velcro for those that like it.