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Post by racaille on Feb 21, 2015 10:22:21 GMT
I am beside myself  I have worn my brave pants out - well, they did get a lot of use! They have worn into holes, which I have been sewing up but now they really have given up the ghost. The trouble is I can't find any more. They are brown breeches with panels of brown check, quite discreet but identifiable to me as 'special' and therefore the ones that give me courage. I can't find anything on the web that is comparable but not too expensive. I will be useless without my brave pants ....  |
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Post by fleabitten on Feb 21, 2015 16:16:33 GMT
I was thinking you were talking about your confidence for a moment there! Im on the lookout for some nice breeches too, i keep seeing nice coloured/patterned jodhpurs but theyre going to bunch up with my long boots and it seems a waste to cut the bottoms off them! Breeches seem to be mostly in plain colours and i fancy a change from black and navy!
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Post by brigadier on Feb 21, 2015 17:53:51 GMT
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Post by brigadier on Feb 21, 2015 17:54:53 GMT
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Post by racaille on Feb 22, 2015 7:02:51 GMT
Like both of those - but they are jods and I always wear breeches cos I always wear half chaps. If I could find something like that in breeches .....
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Post by fimacg on Feb 22, 2015 7:24:56 GMT
I think I have a very similar pair bought out of Decathlon many years ago, whilst they don't have the exact style anymore, they do have some very similar ones...
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Post by brigadier on Feb 22, 2015 8:38:04 GMT
Its funny how the 'fashion' has moved on, out of interest Ive looked ata few suppliers and check breeches dont seem to figure much now- at one time it was impossible to get a plain pair now its tricky to get any without bling of some decription. Lucas and Wallioms were right- we are Little Britain.
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Post by brigadier on Feb 22, 2015 9:00:15 GMT
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Post by racaille on Feb 22, 2015 9:54:57 GMT
Cor yes, they are expensive! I'm not wedded to check (especially not all over check as it is not forgiving!) - mine just had a panel down the side of each leg. Two-tone would be fine too, just something a little different to my normal, everday brown or grey breeches. They have to be a little different so I know they are 'special'. I do realise this thread makes me out to be utterly bonkers!  |
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Post by fleabitten on Feb 22, 2015 10:11:32 GMT
Oooh I like those brig! Wouldn't pay 60 quid but 45 seems a little more appealing....!  |
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Post by brigadier on Feb 22, 2015 13:36:23 GMT
you must have skinny legs Flea!
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Post by fleabitten on Feb 22, 2015 20:47:12 GMT
wouldnt care lol! although havent wore check before so i suppose i cant really comment!  |
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Post by pboy on Feb 23, 2015 11:20:23 GMT
I just treated myself to a pair of these (apart from my new posh breeches from Olympia, all my others are 5-6 years old so I decided I need a refresh before they all split!!): www.equestrian.com/p/womens-breeches/mark-todd-plaid-breeches---ladies/890350/They just arrived and seem like decent quality and comfortable. I'm yet to ride in them but I'll report back when I do if you like! ETA: My attempt to keep my new purchases quiet from my hubby failed miserably this morning as I handed him my phone to look at something, and just at that moment the delivery reminder text came through - d'oh!! I told him it's a tail bandage and a pair of cheap breeches...I 'forgot' to mention that there was a second pair of breeches and some socks too!! |
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Post by zara on Feb 23, 2015 13:53:03 GMT
I popped up to the new Robinsons outlet in Leeds the other week and I'm sure they had checked breeches. My favourite breeches are the Horseware denim ones with the suede full seat. I've got 2 pairs and they are worn constantly and they are still in excellent condition; they are so comfy to wear.
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Post by racaille on Feb 23, 2015 18:03:31 GMT
Pboy they are lovely but a hefty price, no wonder you were 'hiding' them!  Not sure I have the legs for all-over check though  Fi, yes, mine were Decathlon too, I really like their breeches as they are cotton. The big Decat that I go to at Bouc-Bel-Air near Mbottomille hasn't got any interesting trews in at the moment but , ahem, I confess that I have found a two-tone pair lurking in a pile of stuff I bought in the sales some time ago. They will do for now, just different enough to be 'special'. Zara where do you get your Horseware ones? |
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Post by brigadier on Feb 23, 2015 18:42:07 GMT
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Post by brigadier on Feb 23, 2015 18:53:29 GMT
I really like Horsewear stuff- but its a sale buy as quite pricey! Found a new favourite shop- its got a .com website but is also on face ache- search for The Nosebag Tack Shop as lots of clearance offers etc. Its the people who have got Frank now, so almost family!
Rac when the teenager gets home have a look through as they had some breeches that match your bravepants description on special offer, Ive asked if they have any left.The link no longer works so they may have gone!
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Post by fleabitten on Feb 23, 2015 21:52:12 GMT
I, too, like cotton ones - hate those ones with stiff material, have mostly stuck to shires these past few years but saying that im not sure when was the last time i bought a new pair of jodphurs lol!
will look that website up brig.
Theres a horseware store near me that had a 'tent (warehouse) sale' before christmas and i got some amazing bargains although it was mostly clothes and bits and bobs, not really any jodhpurs or riding equipment at all unfortunately.
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Post by zara on Feb 23, 2015 22:27:28 GMT
Rac, sadly I got my Horseware jods from my local tack shop which has now closed down but I have seen them on ebay and I would def buy again x |
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Post by zara on Feb 23, 2015 22:33:34 GMT
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Post by racaille on Feb 27, 2015 7:01:55 GMT
Yes, too small for me  ditto the nosebag ones. But my new stand-in brave pants did the job yesterday. However, I'm still looking for 'the ones' ! |
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Post by haffyfan on Mar 1, 2015 12:05:59 GMT
I like those zara! Not sure if i can squeeze into the 35 quid size anymore and the next size up is more expensive grrr. Shouldn't be looking anyhow!
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for so much hard work we thank ye!!
Not sure I have the legs for all-over check though 
ditto the nosebag ones.