Plus Size Show Clothes?????

Luv2Game · 02-14-2008, 01:55 PM

Does anyone know where I can find plus size show clothes. Both English and Western...............

calicocalgirl · 02-14-2008, 01:56 PM

I PMed you.
I have some used stuff.

pasopony · 02-14-2008, 02:06 PM

Also, just google it and you will get a lot of sites to peruse.

rm185western · 02-14-2008, 02:12 PM

Please don't be shy folks, it would be great to hear from others with 'better than average' figures, with good and bad reports of were you get your riding gear.

I could do with finding some warm weather gear, thats light weight.

beezwing · 02-14-2008, 05:17 PM

Alrighty...
my personal problem is 19 inch calf circumference

even when I am skinny I have these monster thick legs. I am looking at half chaps and even those don't go up that big. I found some "riding style" boots that will work, some clever person makes wide calf boots so I must not be the only one

...but as these are not equestrian boot per se, I figure they will not last all that long..but I can live with that but, I am worried as they have a zipper on the horse side of the boot, not up the back, do you think it would work?

oh and Kerrits XL is a size 16/18

k

SunnyKS · 02-14-2008, 05:42 PM

If you have deep pockets Hobby Horse has plus size show clothes. They usually have a sale in February too. They are on-line too.

calicocalgirl · 02-14-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunnyKS

If you have deep pockets Hobby Horse has plus size show clothes. They usually have a sale in February too. They are on-line too.

Not only the deep pockets but be careful on proportions on Hobby Horse, I know alot of plus sizes that dont like the fit on some of their stuff.
I like 1849 Ranchwear and FTWW. Those fit me better and were cheaper.

cathyk · 02-14-2008, 08:55 PM

http://www.fuller-fillies.co.uk/

http://65.61.36.244/merchant2/mercha...ry_C ode=LPSA

recklesshoundog · 02-14-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beezwing

Alrighty...
my personal problem is 19 inch calf circumference

even when I am skinny I have these monster thick legs. I am looking at half chaps and even those don't go up that big. I found some "riding style" boots that will work, some clever person makes wide calf boots so I must not be the only one

...but as these are not equestrian boot per se, I figure they will not last all that long..but I can live with that but, I am worried as they have a zipper on the horse side of the boot, not up the back, do you think it would work?

oh and Kerrits XL is a size 16/18

k

I have a pair of xxwide tall boots. I am 6' tall and 180#'s. I have an 17 1/2 inch calf!!!!! I had a rant in the store when the only boots they had I would have had to go up two foot sizes and even then have them stretched. I lucked out and found mine (discontinued now) on ebay.

It's a racket, I'm convinced. But to answer your question a side zipper will tear up your saddle and be very uncomfortable I'd think.

KathyV · 02-14-2008, 10:54 PM

I found a perfect pair of half chaps at www.prochaps.com... where you can order not only the circumference but the height of the chaps as well....excellent for us vertically challenged. They are very well made, and paired with paddock boots look great.. Check out the winter polartec breeches at www.tropicalrider.com... they offer a wide variety of sizes, and I ordered mine with the knee patch positioned correctly for my short legs....and they are cozy warm...Good luck with your search.

jade65 & Hannah04 · 02-14-2008, 11:35 PM

Ha at least you have calfs, I have cows, mine are too big to be calfs!

Mine are 18 3/4 and 19, guess which one is bigger?

The LEFT! I know I prefer to shop at 1824 but I heard they went out of business.

Carri · 02-15-2008, 06:08 AM

I have the chaps Kathy V was talking about, I love them. It is great that you can get them in exactly whatever size you need. For English show clothes, I was able to order them online from Dover Saddlery, and they are great. They are much less expensive than going into a tack store, too.
For me, the worst thing about being a "fluffy" rider is that when you go into a tack store, they pull out the biggest thing they have, which will fit on ONE of my thighs, and then look at you like you are a leper when it doesn't fit.

Slim Pikkens · 02-15-2008, 06:21 AM

Beezwing, if the top of the boot is in the wrong place it will rub your legs raw, plus the bump created by the zipper. Why not talk to a saddle maker or shoe repairer about putting a gusset in a set of half chaps? If you get a good set you probably wouldn't have any problem selling them if you give up the sport.

PaintsQH · 02-15-2008, 07:14 AM

I am thick around the middle, but dont have a big tush or legs, so I bought mens wrangler jeans. I also found a mens shirt. I find the plus size stuff for women to be huge in the rear and huge in the chest which I have neither of

I would love to find a nice vest or something. I love the slinky shirts, but I would look like a sausage

DoBeSassy · 02-15-2008, 07:28 AM

Hobby Horse has a sale

I will have to go visit their website

I don't know a lot about show clothes, but I am in love with the Aura jeans by Wrangler. I am a 12 in other jeans and a 10 in theirs

. I know they did that on purpose but I like it, and they fit me well. I have a bigger butt, wide hips, and large thighs

beezwing · 02-15-2008, 07:29 AM

Sigh, that is about what I thought about the boots. I will be back looking at half chaps and paddock boots, thanks for the leads. Ariat pro babies will just look too funny with a dressage saddle and they don't come up quite high enough to protect me from the leathers.

Why do they not make decent exercise/sporting clothes in the sizes that people who need to exercise need?

Some of us, even fit, will be larger sizes..I have wide hips and short limbs and with any exercise at all become muscular, thank my irish peasant genetics, I look at a pair of size 8's and just giggle...even under my fluff that just won't work.

Next question...has anyone taken regular exercise pants and sewn on knee patches?

k

Carri · 02-15-2008, 07:32 AM

I haven't done that, but I have often ridden in those with half chaps and do fine... Target now has some pants for little girls with the knee patches to look like riding pants, they are so cute!

ron · 02-15-2008, 07:50 AM

got to be carefull on on some of those sales sites.

apparrently anything over 95LBS is a plus size

70 lbs small
75 med
80 large
85 xl

and God help you if you are over 32AAA

pasopony · 02-15-2008, 08:58 AM

For boots - if you can find field boots (or whatever style you like) that fit your feet, but not your calves, I took mine to the shoe shop and he put in an elastic gusset on the inside. He split the boot down the seam and added in heavy duty elastic gussets - works great!

Also, check out Just My Size (online or catalog) for "leggings". I use their stretch leggings for exercise/pleasure riding. They have a brand (Champion I think) that doesn't have any inside seams too. They sometimes have stirrup pants that I use to school with. They're faily inexpensive - under $20 so you can buy several pairs and don't worry about the leg patch.

beezwing · 02-18-2008, 12:55 PM

Hey...
equestrian collections

has a nice plus sized department, and half chaps in xl short, for I do not have foot and a half long shins...

and reasonable shipping...

k

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02-14-2008, 01:55 PM
Luv2Game Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,424	Plus Size Show Clothes????? Does anyone know where I can find plus size show clothes. Both English and Western............... __________________ "Horses know nothing of money, status, beauty or accomplishment...Horses see only our hearts, and they accept or reject us based on what they find within... - Mary Midkiff

02-14-2008, 01:56 PM
calicocalgirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belleville, Pa Posts: 3,134	I PMed you. I have some used stuff.

02-14-2008, 02:06 PM
pasopony Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 825	Also, just google it and you will get a lot of sites to peruse. __________________ Horses are not my whole life, but horses make my life whole.

02-14-2008, 02:12 PM
rm185western Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 3,990	Please don't be shy folks, it would be great to hear from others with 'better than average' figures, with good and bad reports of were you get your riding gear. I could do with finding some warm weather gear, thats light weight.

02-14-2008, 05:17 PM
beezwing Coming two Join Date: May 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,855	Alrighty... my personal problem is 19 inch calf circumference even when I am skinny I have these monster thick legs. I am looking at half chaps and even those don't go up that big. I found some "riding style" boots that will work, some clever person makes wide calf boots so I must not be the only one...but as these are not equestrian boot per se, I figure they will not last all that long..but I can live with that but, I am worried as they have a zipper on the horse side of the boot, not up the back, do you think it would work? oh and Kerrits XL is a size 16/18 k __________________ “Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words.” St Francis

02-14-2008, 05:42 PM
SunnyKS Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,517	If you have deep pockets Hobby Horse has plus size show clothes. They usually have a sale in February too. They are on-line too. __________________

02-14-2008, 08:55 PM
cathyk Newborn Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In The Barn Posts: 10	http://www.fuller-fillies.co.uk/ http://65.61.36.244/merchant2/mercha...ry_C ode=LPSA Last edited by cathyk : 02-14-2008 at 09:02 PM.

02-14-2008, 10:54 PM
KathyV Newborn Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: B.C. Posts: 12	I found a perfect pair of half chaps at www.prochaps.com... where you can order not only the circumference but the height of the chaps as well....excellent for us vertically challenged. They are very well made, and paired with paddock boots look great.. Check out the winter polartec breeches at www.tropicalrider.com... they offer a wide variety of sizes, and I ordered mine with the knee patch positioned correctly for my short legs....and they are cozy warm...Good luck with your search.

02-14-2008, 11:35 PM
jade65 & Hannah04 Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Southwest Corner of Michigan Posts: 566	Ha at least you have calfs, I have cows, mine are too big to be calfs! Mine are 18 3/4 and 19, guess which one is bigger? The LEFT! I know I prefer to shop at 1824 but I heard they went out of business.

02-15-2008, 06:08 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,610	I have the chaps Kathy V was talking about, I love them. It is great that you can get them in exactly whatever size you need. For English show clothes, I was able to order them online from Dover Saddlery, and they are great. They are much less expensive than going into a tack store, too. For me, the worst thing about being a "fluffy" rider is that when you go into a tack store, they pull out the biggest thing they have, which will fit on ONE of my thighs, and then look at you like you are a leper when it doesn't fit. __________________

02-15-2008, 06:21 AM
Slim Pikkens Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,003	Beezwing, if the top of the boot is in the wrong place it will rub your legs raw, plus the bump created by the zipper. Why not talk to a saddle maker or shoe repairer about putting a gusset in a set of half chaps? If you get a good set you probably wouldn't have any problem selling them if you give up the sport.

02-15-2008, 07:14 AM
PaintsQH Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,578	I am thick around the middle, but dont have a big tush or legs, so I bought mens wrangler jeans. I also found a mens shirt. I find the plus size stuff for women to be huge in the rear and huge in the chest which I have neither of I would love to find a nice vest or something. I love the slinky shirts, but I would look like a sausage __________________ Care, and not fine stables, makes a good horse.

02-15-2008, 07:28 AM
DoBeSassy Kid Safe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 5,195	Hobby Horse has a sale I will have to go visit their website I don't know a lot about show clothes, but I am in love with the Aura jeans by Wrangler. I am a 12 in other jeans and a 10 in theirs. I know they did that on purpose but I like it, and they fit me well. I have a bigger butt, wide hips, and large thighs __________________ There is none so blind as she who will not see

02-15-2008, 07:29 AM
beezwing Coming two Join Date: May 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,855	Sigh, that is about what I thought about the boots. I will be back looking at half chaps and paddock boots, thanks for the leads. Ariat pro babies will just look too funny with a dressage saddle and they don't come up quite high enough to protect me from the leathers. Why do they not make decent exercise/sporting clothes in the sizes that people who need to exercise need? Some of us, even fit, will be larger sizes..I have wide hips and short limbs and with any exercise at all become muscular, thank my irish peasant genetics, I look at a pair of size 8's and just giggle...even under my fluff that just won't work. Next question...has anyone taken regular exercise pants and sewn on knee patches? k __________________ “Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words.” St Francis Last edited by beezwing : 02-15-2008 at 07:53 AM.

02-15-2008, 07:32 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,610	I haven't done that, but I have often ridden in those with half chaps and do fine... Target now has some pants for little girls with the knee patches to look like riding pants, they are so cute! __________________

02-15-2008, 07:50 AM
ron Started Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,649	got to be carefull on on some of those sales sites. apparrently anything over 95LBS is a plus size 70 lbs small 75 med 80 large 85 xl and God help you if you are over 32AAA __________________ Well now boogie little baby, boogie woogie all night long. A haw, haw, haw, haw, a haw.

02-15-2008, 08:58 AM
pasopony Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 825	For boots - if you can find field boots (or whatever style you like) that fit your feet, but not your calves, I took mine to the shoe shop and he put in an elastic gusset on the inside. He split the boot down the seam and added in heavy duty elastic gussets - works great! Also, check out Just My Size (online or catalog) for "leggings". I use their stretch leggings for exercise/pleasure riding. They have a brand (Champion I think) that doesn't have any inside seams too. They sometimes have stirrup pants that I use to school with. They're faily inexpensive - under $20 so you can buy several pairs and don't worry about the leg patch. __________________ Horses are not my whole life, but horses make my life whole.

02-18-2008, 12:55 PM
beezwing Coming two Join Date: May 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,855	Hey... equestrian collections has a nice plus sized department, and half chaps in xl short, for I do not have foot and a half long shins... and reasonable shipping... k __________________ “Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words.” St Francis