Size by Measurement
Breeches Size Guide
Find your breeches size from three body measurements and the printed chart of the brand you are buying. US and EU labels are shown exactly as each maker prints them.
Measure your natural waist, fullest hip and inseam in inches, then find those numbers on the chart for the brand you are buying. Sizes differ by maker, so use that brand's own US or EU label, not a rule of thumb.
How to measure for breeches: waist, hip, inseam and rise
Breeches are sized from three body measurements: natural waist, fullest part of the hip and inseam, taken over thin layers or bare. Horze's chart notes that its breeches are sold by waist measurement and that the numbers are body measurements, not garment measurements. Once you have your numbers, compare them with the charts below, or read what size breeches you are across brands for a broader look.
- Natural waist: wrap a soft tape around the narrowest part of your waist, keeping it level and snug but not tight, and write the number in inches.
- Fullest hip: stand with your feet slightly apart and measure around the widest part of your hips and seat.
- Inseam: measure from the crotch to the ankle bone, or to where the top of your tall boot will sit if you ride in boots.
- Rise: measure from the crotch seam up to where you want the waistband to sit, so you know whether a mid or high waistband suits you.
- Height: stand tall against a wall and measure to the floor, since some charts, such as LeMieux's, print height next to waist and inseam.
Breeches sizes in US, EU and UK: how they convert
Breeches sizes in US, EU and UK convert by the printed chart, because makers label the same waist differently. Horze's chart prints an EU size and a US size side by side with waist and hip, Dublin's prints AU/NZ, UK and EU rows, and Tredstep's converter lines up UK/US sizes with EU sizes in regular and long lengths. The LeMieux chart shown prints US and EU labels with height, waist and inseam. Find your brand in the charts below, locate the row that matches your waist and hip, then read across to the label you need. If your numbers fall between two rows, read the chart's measuring notes and length options before you choose.
Breeches size charts by brand, from Horze to Kerrits
Use the chart for the brand on the label, because a size on one maker's chart does not carry over to another's. Each chart below prints in the maker's own words and units, with its own measuring notes. Kerrits lists US sizes with bust, waist, hips and inseam, while Horze's men's chart pairs EU and US sizes with waist and hip. Match your measurements to the row, then check the length options for that brand.
| EU Size | US Size | (A) Waist | (B) Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 20 | 23" | 33" |
| 34 | 22 | 25" | 34.5" |
| 36 | 24 | 27" | 36" |
| 38 | 26 | 28.5" | 38" |
| 40 | 28 | 30" | 39.5" |
| 42 | 30 | 31.5" | 41" |
| 44 | 32 | 33" | 42.5" |
| 46 | 34 | 34.5" | 44" |
- All measurements in the table are body measurements, not actual garment measurements.
- Breeches are sold according to waist measurements.
- Measure your waist at the narrowest point (A) and your hips at the widest point (B).
| Kerrits | US | Your Bust | Your Waist | Your Hips | Your Inseam | Arm Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Size (2) | Inches | Inches (2) | Inches (3) | Inches (4) | Inches (5) |
| XS | 0-2 | 31-33 | 25-27 | 34-36 | 30 | 22.5 |
| S | 4-6 | 33-35 | 27-29 | 36-38 | 30 | 23 |
| M | 8-10 | 35-38 | 29-32 | 38-41 | 31 | 23.5 |
| L | 12-14 | 38-41 | 32-35 | 41-44 | 32 | 24 |
| XL | 16-18 | 41-44 | 35-38 | 44-47 | 33 | 24.5 |
| 1X | 20-22 | 44-47 | 38-41 | 47-50 | 33 | 25 |
| 2X | 24-26 | 47-50 | 41-44 | 50-53 | 33 | 25 |
| LADIES | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU/NZ | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| EU | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| US | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Waist (inch) | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Lower Hip (inch) | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 |
| Inleg Length (inch) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
- HOW TO MEASURE
- 1. Waist Circumference Keep the tape loose and measure around your natural waistline
- 2. Lower Hip Circumference Standing with your feet slightly apart, measure around the fullest part of your body
- 3. Inleg Length Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the leg inseam
- *Please note, body measurements are in inches and should be used as a guide only.
| UK / US | 24 R | 24 L | 26 R | 26 L | 28 R | 28 L | 30 R | 30 L | 32 R | 32 L | 34 R | 34 L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 36 R | 36 L | 38 R | 38 L | 40 R | 40 L | 42 R | 42 L | 44 R | 44 L | 46 R | 46 L |
| SIZES | 24R | 24L | 26R | 26L | 28R | 28L | 30R | 30L | 32R | 32L | 34R | 34L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 WAIST | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 33 3/4 | 33 3/4 | 35 3/4 | 35 3/4 |
| 2 HIP | 33 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 43 |
| 3 INSIDE LEG LENGTH | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 |
| SIZES | 24R | 24L | 26R | 26L | 28R | 28L | 30R | 30L | 32R | 32L | 34R | 34L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 WAIST | 66 | 66 | 71 | 71 | 76 | 76 | 81 | 81 | 86 | 86 | 91 | 91 |
| 2 HIP | 84 | 84 | 89 | 89 | 94 | 94 | 99 | 99 | 104 | 104 | 109 | 109 |
| 3 INSIDE LEG LENGTH | 66 | 71 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 71 |
- * Please note this is only a guide. There may be natural variance due to differences in measuring.
| US | EU | HEIGHT | WAIST | INSEAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8 YEARS | 7-8 YEARS | 4 ft 0 in - 4 ft 2 in | 22.5 - 22.75 | 18 |
| 9-10 YEARS | 9-10 YEARS | 4 ft 5 in - 4 ft 7 in | 23.5 - 24.5 | 21.75 |
| 11-12 YEARS | 11-12 YEARS | 4 ft 9 in - 4 ft 12 in | 24.75 - 25.25 | 24.5 |
| 13-14 YEARS | 13-14 YEARS | 5 ft 2 in - 5 ft 5 in | 25.75 - 26.5 | 26.5 |
- This is an easy one. It is the distance between the top of your head (skull) to the ground (soles), measured with an upright posture.
| EU Size | US Size | (A) Waist | (B) Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 30 | 30" | 38" |
| 48 | 32 | 32.5" | 39.5" |
| 50 | 34 | 34.5" | 41" |
| 52 | 36 | 36.5" | 42.5" |
| 54 | 38 | 38.5" | 44" |
| 56 | 40 | 40.5" | 45.5" |
- All measurements in the table are body measurements, not actual garment measurements. Breeches are sold according to waist measurements.
- Measure your waist at the narrowest point (A) and your hips at the widest point (B).
Plus size, petite, tall and men's breeches: how to fit
Plus, petite, tall and men's riders all start the same way: match your measurements to the brand's chart, then check which columns it prints. For a larger waist or hip, compare both numbers on the chart rather than waist alone, and if your hip sets the size, go by the hip row. For a shorter or longer leg, look for a chart with an inseam column or length options, as LeMieux and Tredstep do. Men's riders can use the Horze men's chart above, and breeches for petite, tall and plus size riders covers more fit questions. Look elsewhere if your numbers fall outside every chart shown, and check that brand's own range.
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Full seat vs knee patch breeches: fit and stretch
Full seat and knee patch breeches are sized from the same body measurements, so you start with the maker's chart for either style. The charts above are by brand, not by seat style, and none of them splits by grip. The difference is where the grip sits, on the full seat or at the knee, which can change how the breeches feel when you ride. If you are deciding between the two, Tailored Sportsman versus knee patch breeches compares them side by side, then use the chart for the brand you pick. Whichever style you pick, measure first, find the row on that brand's chart, and check the length options before you add them to your cart.
What riders say about breeches fit and sizing
Tredstep Evolute Knee Patch Breeches
I’m in between sizes as the 28 is too big in leg area and size 26 is too small in the mid section.
women's size 44 is HUGE. Usually I wear size 36EUR
Horze Angelina Knee Patch Breeches
I have so many pairs of the brand and with a looong torso they always fit perfectly.
Horze Angelina Knee Patch Breeches
I’ve never had a problem with this brand and they had become my favorite bc of my long torso and how high they are in the waist.
Shop knee patch breeches in every size
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Shop all ›Measure first, then shop breeches with your numbers beside you. Filter the shelf by size once you know your waist and the maker's label, and check the brand's chart on the product page before you order.
Breeches Size Guide FAQ
What is the breeches size chart for US and EU sizes?
Each maker prints its own US and EU labels, so the chart for the brand you are buying is the one to trust. Horze, Dublin, Tredstep and LeMieux charts shown on this page print EU and US or UK sizes next to measurements. Find your brand's chart above, match your waist and hip, then read across to the label you need.
CloseHow do I convert breeches sizes from US to EU?
Convert by reading across the brand's own chart, not by applying a rule. Horze lists EU and US sizes side by side with waist and hip, and Tredstep's converter lines up UK/US with EU in regular and long lengths. Measure your waist and hip in inches, locate that row on the maker's chart, and take the US or EU label from the same row.
CloseHow do I measure my waist, hip and inseam for breeches?
Measure your natural waist at its narrowest, your hips at their widest and your inseam from crotch to ankle bone, all in inches. Keep the tape level and snug. Some charts also print height or rise. Write the numbers down, then compare them with the chart for the brand you are buying before you pick a size.
CloseWhat breeches fit plus size, petite and tall riders?
Check the chart for the brand you like, since fit by build varies by maker. Compare both waist and hip columns rather than one, and use inseam columns or regular and long lengths where a brand prints them, as Tredstep does. Men's riders can use the Horze men's chart. Pick a brand whose chart covers your numbers, then browse its breeches.
CloseAre full seat and knee patch breeches sized the same?
Both are sized from the same body measurements, so you use the maker's chart for either. The charts on this page are by brand rather than seat style, and none splits by grip. The difference is where the grip sits. Measure once, find your size on the brand's chart, then choose the seat style that suits your riding.
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