2 PAIRS PANTS OR JEANS = FREE SHIPPING
2 PAIRS PANTS OR JEANS = FREE SHIPPING
If you've been following us for a while now you'd know that we definitely aren't a fashion brand, but we definitely are about style!
If you scroll back through our Facebook Posts you'll likely find where I've used the words Look Better | Feel Better | Ride Better.
I'm a big believer that how we think we look affects how we feel and we all know that how we feel flows straight on through to our horses. If we're having an off day the horse generally know before we even saddle up.
But I'm no psychologist, I just know what I've experienced and witnessed.
I'm no fashion stylist either, so I reached out someone who is. Namely, Donna Cameron and she confirmed my observations.
Here's what she had to say:
Fashion is a serious study now, as it intersects history, sociology, economics and psychology to name just a few disciplines. The relationship between clothes and the body is undisputed, yet the connection between the body and mind is also well established. Take that a step further and you’ll see fashion impacts both how we feel and how we behave.
Wearing clothes engages all your senses. It’s not just about how we look, although that can be important. We can feel supported by sturdy fabric that moves with our body, calmed by removing a tight, restrictive garment and replacing it with a loose and breathable shirt, we can be brightened by a colour we love or excited by wearing something we had a great time in last time we wore it.
Sometimes we are only too conscious that what we’re wearing is impacting our feelings and beliefs about ourselves. This has a direct bearing on the way we conduct ourselves. But even if we don’t give our clothing a second thought beyond wishing we’d worn something else, clothing can undermine our self confidence and result in us behaving awkwardly.
How a fabric feels impacts how we interact with our environment and how we move. If it is uncomfortable it is going to make us feel bad – irritated and grumpy – and that will be evident in the way we interact. Silky or soft materials, by contrast, give us a sense of ease. They encourage fluid movement, whether we’re lounging around at home or enjoying out socialising.
Back to looking good and how that can make a difference; knowing we look good can give us a spring in our step, we hold our heads higher, posture improves, and self-esteem is spiked. This automatically gives us an added glow and an inner confidence.
I have seen this borne out numerous times, not least by the 17 models with disabilities that I styled for a Melbourne Fashion Week runway show. Dressed in beautifully made and sexy clothes by contemporary designers, these men and women simply shone! They did so well in fact, that they featured on the ABC 7pm news and were mentioned in The New York Times - a very proud moment indeed for all concerned!
Ultimately, if we’re comfortable andconfident about our physical image, our clothes become a natural extension of us. It’s possible others won’t even notice our clothes but they will see how comfortable we are with ourselves. And these ‘others’ may just include a horse!
How you feel impacts how you present yourself and what you wear can affect how you feel.
Donna Cameron is a personal style and colour specialist and advocate for ethical fashion. She hosts Fashion by Foot ethical fashion tours and a 6 week program to building a more sustainable wardrobe. Donna was lead stylist for a groundbreaking event at Melbourne Fashion Week, exclusively featuring models with disability.
https://www.donna-cameron.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/DonnaCameronStyle
https://www.instagram.com/donnacameron_personalstyle/
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Lovely comfortable fit
Love them. A great fit and very comfortable with great support.
These are really high quality and fit my ‘plus sized’ person in a really flattering way. I will definitely be ordering another pair (or 2!)
I just received my order and couldn’t be more pleased. These pants are so comfortable and I am looking forward to wearing/riding with them. I also have other styles that are equally as great. Wonderfully efficient company to work with too.
Beautiful fit just wish my legs were longer at 5’2’’ everything too long but fantastic delivery time and presentation really nice
I love these, the relaxed fit makes them very comfy!
I love these tights. They fit so well, are very comfortable and flexible. However, without a full seat they are too slippery to ride in. I had a friend try them, as well, just to be sure. Too slippery with a western saddle. Very disappointed they did not work out.
I love these pants! The fit is perfect and they look great.
I just received my trainers horse riding pants and absolutely love them. They fit very well and are so comfortable. I can't wait to ride in them. I am very happy to have pockets that my cell phone fits in!
Really like them - nice and stretchy, I even wear them shopping.
So good to have a bootcut jodhpur! I also like the fact they don’t have silicone grips as I will use these trail riding and I like to have the option for a full range of movement.
Still the best ever riding jeans
Nice long cosy socks
Received in Canada in one week! RideProud service has been excellent. This review is for the brown trainers. I also have the horizons and a limited edition pair., but have only worn the trainers on a ride thus far as my purchase is recent. These are well made pants. Sizing as per sizing chart is great and they went on easily. The pants fit high rise which I am happy for. No muffin top. I do need a belt as they will sag in crotch a bit if I don’t. Probably could have sized down but then not sure if that would affect the comfort level. The trainers I think will be my favourite. The limited I sized up. Definitely loose but the fit is relaxed. The horizons were a size down from the trainers and fit great. I prefer the style of the trainers a wee better with the narrower flare at the bottom. They still go over my western boot no problem. The elastic keeper for your foot creates a nice stack. Eventually may get other colours.
Received my Trail Gen pants in grey and they look and feel fabulous! Also got their water bottle and a swanky hat. 😉 Who’s looking cute at the barn? Oh yeah - ME!! #ridingproud