Is equestrian clothes sizing different?

[Amun]

Hello, I have a funny question but I am really curious if equestrian clothes have different sizing? I'm size M/European 38 or UK10 in most shops. When I was buying my first jodhpurs in the UK, to my horror I had to exchange size 12 for size 14 and as it was still small, I ended up with UK 16. Please don't be offended but if I would buy this size in the usual shop, I would probably use it as a tent. Why is the sizing so different? I have the same experience with two brands now, Horze and Harry Hall. Strange thing is that the T-shirt fitted perfectly. I would like to buy a Horze jacket and I am really not sure if I should straight away just buy 3 sizes larger than usual? My old jacket is a mess so I need to buy something online. Thanks a lot!

 

[VioletStripe]

Funnily enough, I often find the same with both johds and ski trousers and was saying this the other day to my friend. Usually an 8-10 in 'human' clothes, including a variety of brands of jeans and trousers in my wardrobe. When I switch to breeches, johds, or salopettes I nearly always have to go up a size or two....

 

[Marigold4]

Funnily enough, I often find the same with both johds and ski trousers and was saying this the other day to my friend. Usually an 8-10 in 'human' clothes, including a variety of brands of jeans and trousers in my wardrobe. When I switch to breeches, johds, or salopettes I nearly always have to go up a size or two....

Me too! Two sizes up for jods or breeches. Maybe others like them absolutely skintight?? I like to able to breathe.

 

[AFB]

I just take sizes as a general guide these days, I have such a variety in my wardrobe it's laughable!

 

[Annagain]

I think it depends on the make but it does seem to be more of an issue with equestrian clothes. I think there's less variation in style to account for different shapes - they assume all riders are really tall and slim, with no boobs and maybe a bigger bum if anything. I'm apple shaped so big boobs, and a bit of a tummy but no hips or bum. i'm a 12 in trousers and know that shapes that suit me but have a few pairs of 32" breeches which translates to a 16 and they're still tight on the waist but a bit baggy on the bum. I also find equestrian tops really short. I'm not particularly tall (5'6 1/2") but I have short legs and a long body and the big boobs don't help. Horsey tops always leave a gap and at my age and with my tummy it's very unsightly. It's a bit better now that I've found Flexars - riding leggings that have a very high waist - but it's because of the high waist rather than the tops being any longer. I tend to just go for sports tops now rather than horsey ones and wear a long vest from Primark (where they are sold as dresses in the summer ) or M&S underneath to be sure I don't flash my tum at anyone.

 

[criso]

I find it varies between brands with some I have to go up a size, others down and some are true to size. I also find they vary when mapping the sizes so a euro size 44 is marked as 14, 16 or even 18 on the label in different brands.

 

[Amun]

Thanks for answers! tbh I'm glad I'm not the only one! I guess it is true that they assume riders are slim and tall but I would still expect a little bit more alignment with "normal" brands. I mean it is always one size up/down even in well-knows shop but 3 is a lot Well I ordered my jacket so wish me luck!

 

[Tarragon]

I think it is because people younger than me (late 50's) are happier to wear tighter clothing than I am comfortable with and perhaps the equestrian market is aimed at the younger end of the age spectrum. So, I buy bigger sizes just so it isn't quite so figure hugging! I am a size ten and quite proud of my figure, but not to that extent

 

[Kat]

Jodhpur sizing is bonkers. I don't know why they can't just tell you what the actual waist measurement is.

 

[teddypops]

It must depend on the make, I’m a 10 and I buy breeches and jodhpurs in a 26 or 28. I’ve never had to buy bigger. Also I never see sizes 10,12 etc in jodhpurs, only waist sizes.

 

[hollyandivy123]

Jodhpur sizing is bonkers. I don't know why they can't just tell you what the actual waist measurement is.

that is what my other half can't fathom, blokes is done by waste size, lasses are well weird numbers