Guy needs fashion advice. Breeches for lessons?

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I've been riding some time (over a year) in weekly lessons, and am walk/trot/canter, small jumps etc.

I've ridden so far in jeans/jodh boots and chaps, but thought it might be time to go for a pair of breeches and long boots. (carefully adjusting the seam of the jeans before putting the chaps on!)

So is it worth it? Is it a good idea when I only ride lessons and occasional hacks/treks? If so, any suggestions on make/colour for either (I was thinking dark colour/black) ?
 
My OH only used to ride in jeans. He got some breeches for hunting and was converted. Said why didn't you say how comfy these were to ride in lol :) he ended up with navy, black and cream pairs in the end! And always breeches. He refused to wear jods :)
 
Mark Todd does lovely mens breeches, maybe have a look at those?

Places like Equestrian Clearance often have them too

ETS they have all the dark colours, I really like the grey!
 
Don't get jods, get breeches. Jods are flat fronted and will display your meat and 2veg for all to see very clearly! Breeches are pleated on front so are looser, much much more attractive!!! Try mark Todd and rugged, they both do nice styles and colours for men.
 
Agree with Pixiepoo - man in breeches (charcoal grey in particular!) and long boots = yum
However man in jodhpurs and jodh boots = *vomit*
I once escorted a hack that included a 50-odd year old bloke who was wearing beige jodhpurs, and black jodh boots with elastic jodh clips. I didn't know whether to laugh, cry or throw up (in secret, obvs, didn't want to hunt the poor mans feelings!) :D
 
Laura-C I would have vommed! The jod clips would have tipped me over the edge!

For boots it really depends on your budget. Ariat bromonts come in mens and are lovely and smart and will look nice with breeches. They're also waterproof which is an added bonus! But they are quite pricey. Whatever you do don't get long rubber boots, they look cheap and aren't great for your riding. your money would be better spent on nice boots and chaps or leather gaiters if you don't have a large budget.
 
This thread is being remarkably civilised! I give it another hour before it gets pervy!

OP - I'd stick with your half chaps and buy a nice pair of breeches. It's a good look.
 
Full chaps, ay? Oh my!
I remember when OH went out in fancy dress as a cowboy and I was an indian. His dad used to have horses, and he had some ancient brown suede full chaps that OH borrowed for the evening. Things got... interesting... :D
 
I've got Mark Todd auckland breeches and a pair of william funnel breeches and brogini long boots, but mainly ride in jeans at the riding school to avoid the embarrassment factor!
 
I don't think embarrassment factor will be too much of a problem. If they are more suitable and more comfortable then a few wry grins will be water off a duck's back. Jeans on their own would be painful - I really rubbed my knees raw one time because I'd not moved the seams round.
 
Auslander said:
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Isn't it just? I well remember a similar request for advice and the poor chap was overrun by baying females requesting photos and offering fitting help. :D:D In fact I think, after a valiant attempt to join in with the flirting, he headed for the hills and retired terrified from HHO forever...... :o
 
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I once did the "Full Monty" in the large school as part of the Christmas Panto. It was -5°C at the time... (we did have nude coloured underwear). That was a few years ago.

(to explain, I did ride then stopped when my daughter was born for seven years, and started again last year.)

My OH probably not going to allow any fitting help. :D
 
As the mother of a 15 year old son who is the only teenage boy in his PC! ..... I would definitely recommend either the Mark Todd or Mountain Horse breeches, worn with jodphur boots and half chaps. Look smart, available in different colours, comfortable (cotton feel so cool in the summer, but still stretchy) and not revealing in the appropriate places. :o;)
 
Thanks guys - the consensus definitely seems to be yes. I think a visit to the local equestrian shop to see if they have anything that I could try is in order (although I notice mens riding gear tends to be quite thin on the ground!). Going to pop in this afternoon (even though I hate shopping!) :D
 
Just to offer some advice which is slightly against the grain..... My OH wears jodhs and long boots. He says this is for two reasons, he's got long legs and breeches are often too short meaning the velcro then digs into his calf, jodhs come down to his ankle. Also the snug fit of jodhs provides support and helps keep everything where it should be. Worn with supportive riding underwear and a longish top it doesn't show too much, but as he was a keen cyclist before he started riding he's not embarrassed by tight trousers - have you seen how tight cycling gear is!?
 
My OH a couple of the grey Mark Todd breeches and long leather boots, I can't remember who makes them though but they were quite expensive. I know he would love some Ariat boots. He only came into riding at 30 and absolutely loves it but still doesn't like being seen in 'public' in his riding gear!

The choice for Men's riding wear is quite poor really, we are always confused over what is unisex and what isn't! :D
 
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