Pikeur jacket sizing

[Walrus]

Looking at some second hand Pikeur show jackets but am struggling to work out what size I want. One is a size 36 and one is a 38, what does that mean numpty language (ie. UK dress sizes!). I'm a 12-14 (should be a 12 but chest occasionally thinks otherwise). Any ideas what size I need? Also, any thoughts on whether Pikeur comes up small or large (once I've worked out the sizing!).

Thanks

 

[mega spoilt ponies]

I am a broad and chesty size 12 and my three pikeur show jackets are all 42 (which is technically a uk14)

Pikeur sizing is not generous at all - i couldn't get a 12 jacket done up

 

[mega spoilt ponies]

38 is a uk 10

 

[spookypony]

Normally, I'm a 38 German size/10 UK. In Pikeur, I have to take a size larger (40), as I find they're quite nippy! If you're a 12--14 UK size, I'd start with trying a 42, and go up or down from there.

 

[CBAnglo]

I find pikeur come up big? I am a size 8 and the 36 fits with room to spare (that's all pikeur top, jackets, fleeces and my show jackets).

 

[Walrus]

Perfect, thanks guys. At least I know what I'm aiming for now! Might try and get to a tack shop to try some on before I chance my luck on eBay!

 

[star]

I tried on a size 16 Pikeur at Blenheim and could hardly get it done up! I normally wear a 14!!!

 

[dianchi]

My latest Pikeur purchase is a 40 and I'm a good size 12.

 

[puppystitch]

I'm a size 10, sometimes 12 and have a 38. It fits really nicely but I don't have room to get any fatter! I did exactly what you suggest - went to a tack shop and tried on a few different styles to figure out my size then bought on eBay. It felt a bit cheeky but it's my usual tack shop so I thought I've spent enough money there over the years to warrant a little trying-on session. Remember that if you normally wear a sports bra to compete you should wear it when you try jackets on