[Crazy-Pony]

I was always taught that side-zip was for girls, and front-zip for boys. Is this true? My new show breeches arrived yesterday with a front zip, and I need to know if I should return them...

[Roxx]

No I have both side and front, I'm sure it's just what people are more comfortable with

[Appsolute]

Nope – not true. I started riding in the 1980’s everyone wore front zip. I do not remember seeing side zip until the mid 1990’s.

Many women's breeches come in front zip - in fact, I own only one pair of side zip, the rest are all front zips.

[Sunnyhorse]

I have both -- the only thing I don't like about my front-zip Trophy Hunters is that the pieces of metal backing the slide closures catch me in the stomach and pinch me.

[hj0519]

Nope, women's breeches come in both front zip and side zip. The difference between men's and women's breeches is the pockets - men's have back pockets, women's don't.

[AlterBy]

Yep, the pockets make the difference.

BUT, I don't think men breeches ever have side zip....

[Satin Filly]

Its all your preference. I think side zips are more popular for H/J ring. I prefer the look, personally.

[PonyPenny]

Most breeches with the eurocut, which seems to be what is popular now, are front zip.

[big_red_ottb]

I only have one pair of side-zips, and frankly I prefer front zips! So nope, no need to send them back if you like 'em :-)

[Crazy-Pony]

Thank you all for your replies! I'll be keeping them, because, after all, if I don't win because of the placement of the zipper on my pants, then it's been a good day!

[Star's Ascent]

I like the clean look of side zip, I just don't like how they look on me! Is it sad to say I wouldn't mind back pockets every once in a while?

[AlterHalter123]

BUT, I don't think men breeches ever have side zip....

haha because God forbid that they actually have to drop their breeches to their ankles to go to the bathroom..

[Kikki]

I had side zips for years and disliked them. I have been super happy that front zips are more and more popular - now I own several pair I show in. Side zips (particularly the lower rise ones) are not made for those of us with very short arms and big boobs. Sigh...

[alto]

Nope, women's breeches come in both front zip and side zip. The difference between men's and women's breeches is the pockets - men's have back pockets, women's don't.

Not anymore
there are more back pocket, front zip womens breeches on the market every year

[SmartAlex]

Front zip emphasizes your "pooch" if you have one. But side zip makes you look like a dork because your belt is on sideways.

You pick.

[alternate_universe]

Nope, women's breeches come in both front zip and side zip. The difference between men's and women's breeches is the pockets - men's have back pockets, women's don't.

I just got a pair of Grand Prixs with a front zip AND back pockets. Am I accidentally cross dressing?!


(I love them, btw)

[goodlife]

I just got a pair of Grand Prixs with a front zip AND back pockets. Am I accidentally cross dressing?!


(I love them, btw)

Nope! I have a super cute pair of whites with back pockets. They also have a bit of girly detailing, so I'm positive that they aren't for a guy. I think.

[adlgel]

I have both -- the only thing I don't like about my front-zip Trophy Hunters is that the pieces of metal backing the slide closures catch me in the stomach and pinch me.

I had the same exact issue. But I hate side zip pants even more so I had a tailor sew in a small square of a smooth fabric over the metal backing of the slide closures and problem solved - no more pinching.

[alibi_18]

Not anymore
there are more back pocket, front zip womens breeches on the market every year

YOU! Enabler...

Those are gorgeous.... me wants....

[Burbank]

I feel that front zips are more flattering on me than side zips, but on a side note, really the only difference between mens and womens are the pockets? that just doesn't seem right