pistolpete
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My friend swears by these for riding in in the summer. Are there any cheaper ones that are as good. Price puts me off!
Sun stoppers tops
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EventingMum
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For a couple of medical reasons I should not expose my skin to the sun and I wear the Ariat sun stopper tops daily in warmer weather. I tend to buy them on sale, my most recent ones were from Hope Valley but other places often have last years prints reduced.
pistolpete
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Thank you. Do they ‘breathe?’
EventingMum
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Yes, plus they have mesh panels in them. I have noticed some designs have more mesh than others.
pistolpete
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Think I better take the plunge then!
teapot
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I firmly believe you get what you pay for and the Ariat ones are worth it.
The Musto sunblock t-shirsts are fab too.
The Musto sunblock t-shirsts are fab too.
Dave's Mam
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I have a couple and they're ace. Never thought I'd be cooler in sleeves, but they work.
pistolpete
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Next question then sizing. I have a large Ariat t shirt and it’s quite snug. I’m an M and S 14 do I need xl?
KatieDM
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It’s more of a sweater, but I got an Ariat ‘Breathe’ 1/4 zip top and it’s super breathable — so I imagine the thinner base layers are even more so… It’s a sports/birds eye type fabric with lots of mesh panels. It was also on sale from Hope Valley.
I’m a 10-12 and a Medium has room.
I’m a 10-12 and a Medium has room.
Kaylum
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Ariat baselayers are surprisingly roomy. I would say large for 14/16.
MuddyMonster
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I do love the Ariat tops but Aubrion also do a version which is a bit cheaper, if you wanted to save some pennies 
Alibear
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Ariat sunstopper tops work really well for me. They wash easily and dry so fast. Some of mine are I think 5 years old and still going strong. They're worth the investment, they keep the bugs off too!
pistolpete
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Any other comments on sizing?
jojo5
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The sunstopper tops are currently reduced on Hope Valley Saddlery.
Steerpike
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They work really well for me, I use them on my endurance rides as I always forget to put sun lotion on! I always size up as I prefer them slightly loose fitting.
TGM
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I am a size 14 (with a generous bust) and the L fits nicely.
Bernster
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Sizing I’d say very slightly on the smaller size mainly as they are a bit more fitted.
Alibear
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Sizing same as TGM if I'm a size 14 the large is good when I'm a size 16 I go up to the XL.
pistolpete
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Ordered a rather lovely aqua coloured one! Will let you all know how nice it’s arrived!
ThreeFurs
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Ariat Sunstoppers are good. I have one in Italian Plum, which is a nice colour. Their 'Lowell' is a bit thicker but also good. Budget choice would be Horze Blair baselayer.
pistolpete
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muddybay
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The ariat ones are fab! I wear them all summer
daydreamer
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I bought a couple of the Ariat ones too after reading this thread. Slightly weird colours/patterns as sale stock was limited but I like the fit and am looking forward to not having to slather myself in sun cream.
pistolpete
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I should ask for commission from Ariat
Haniki
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That’s a lovely colour @pistolpete !
Tiddlypom
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I love that colour, pp!
Bought my first Ariat sunstopper top off the back of this thread, and christened it yesterday on a 2 hour trek. Super impressed, it was very comfortable and unsweaty to wear under a body protector.
I am a tall chunky size 12/14, and the L fits nicely and fairly loosely. Not at all clingy, which I would hate. It’s a bit hidden in this pro pic, but you get the idea.
Bought my first Ariat sunstopper top off the back of this thread, and christened it yesterday on a 2 hour trek. Super impressed, it was very comfortable and unsweaty to wear under a body protector.
I am a tall chunky size 12/14, and the L fits nicely and fairly loosely. Not at all clingy, which I would hate. It’s a bit hidden in this pro pic, but you get the idea.
hock
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I live in ariat tops and aubrion leggings because they are fantastic!
I have loads of Ariat tops and have never paid top dollar for them. I buy summer ones in winter and vice versa. They wash brilliantly and must have 20+ now. Sizing is slightly small I’d say. Hope Valley are great in their sales for ariat and aubrion!
I have loads of Ariat tops and have never paid top dollar for them. I buy summer ones in winter and vice versa. They wash brilliantly and must have 20+ now. Sizing is slightly small I’d say. Hope Valley are great in their sales for ariat and aubrion!
Rose24
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Yep, I also love the Ariat sunstoppers and got mine for £25 in the Hope Valley sale. They still have some on the sale.
Dave's Mam
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My buying theory. Buy things for summer in winter & vice versa.