New Breeches!

I can't help it. I am also not sorry. And really, with the price of these, I don't feel at all guilty. Esprit Equestrian is my new go-to for comfortable, cute, and affordable breeches. I now own four pairs (hunter green PROs, black Classics, white PRO 2.0, and mahogany Classics), and I will own more before I am through. The white Classics are next on the list. I was jonesing bad for the mahogany pair, and I finally had the extra $64.99 left over from the month of October to buy them guilt free.

Such a gorgeous color.

​When I opened that cute little candy corn package, I whooped in delight. The mahogany was even more luscious than I was hoping for. It is a true maroon - blood red, deep, and moody. I knew what to expect from the fit as I already have the black Classics, but one never knows. I shouldn't have worried. It might be my imagination, but this color does feel slightly thicker than the Classics, but if it is, it is only marginally so and in a good way.

The Classics check off every single one of my boxes. And If I am going to pay for a pair of breeches and order a second or fourth pair, they have to earn five stars all the way down the list.

• Comfort/Fit - all of the stars. These are super comfortable. You can bend, they don't sag, and they fit true to size. For the PROs and PRO 2.0s, order up a size as they have a compression lining that makes them fit small.
• Cell Phone/Pockets - again, all of the stars. I have to have a pocket, and thigh pockets are better than rear pockets. The classics have clever thigh pockets - one on each thigh, that have a top to cover your phone preventing it from getting bounced out. Brilliant!

Ingenious cell phone pocket!

• Full Seat - still more stars. These have a silicone seat that is also cute! The sticky is in the shape of the Esprit Equestrian Wear tiara. They're sticky, but not so sticky that your breeches stick while you slip around. That's never good. 
• Price/Value - yep, stars everywhere. The Classics are worth every penny, especially since they're so reasonably priced. The pairs I have are going strong despite getting worn and laundered every week. I don't have any loose threads, the sparkly buttons are still attached, and the silver of the crown hasn't rubbed off.

Lots of cute details.

• Cute Factor - stars for everyone! Cute is the last of my must haves because comfort and value always come first. If breeches can be cute as well, I always buy them in multiple colors. Or all of the colors. With the Esprit Equestrian Surcingle Belt (on sale right now!) in dark grey and my new top, I couldn't resist asking the ranch owner to take a quick photo. These breeches just make me feel like I ride better. They don't of course, but I'll take whatever help I can get.

If you do decide to get a pair, use the code Bakersfielddressage for a one time 5% discount. Hey, every bit helps, and it should cover your shipping costs. I've already used the code so it doesn't help me, but that doesn't stop me from ordering. In fact, the black surcingle belt is calling my name. As soon as it is back in stock, I'll be adding it to my growing collection of Esprit Equestrian Wear.

Do I want to stop? Nah. My closet has some new space since I chucked a few old things. One in, one out!