Big arse vs small pants

[Brooke]

Hi Fellow ladies,

Please help me! I am sick of going and trying on ladies pants that don't fit over my bum! I am of a normal clothes size 16 and seem to only come across pants that are european and can't even get into an XXL pair.:weep: I would say, and I am sure my husband agrees, in proportion so I don't have one small area and one big area. I have tried guys pants on too but my jacket doesn't have a zip at the back to attach to pants and they gape something chronic at the back of the waist - put it this way, I wouldn't want anyone following behind me! :doh:

I am hoping someone out there can help me as the other thing is I don't want to spend a fortune.

I am currently wearing snowboarding pants but even they don't keep me dry and they don't exactly have protection in them either.

HELP!!

Thanks

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[jafar]

Hi Fellow ladies,

Please help me! I am sick of going and trying on ladies pants that don't fit over my bum! I am of a normal clothes size 16 and seem to only come across pants that are european and can't even get into an XXL pair.:weep: I would say, and I am sure my husband agrees, in proportion so I don't have one small area and one big area. I have tried guys pants on too but my jacket doesn't have a zip at the back to attach to pants and they gape something chronic at the back of the waist - put it this way, I wouldn't want anyone following behind me! :doh:

I am hoping someone out there can help me as the other thing is I don't want to spend a fortune.

I am currently wearing snowboarding pants but even they don't keep me dry and they don't exactly have protection in them either.

HELP!!

Thanks

One word....... Quasimoto....he is a member on here & does some noice gear:woohoo:

[200BUSA]

Try the Lincra gear on trademe.Pants for $125.00 Jackets for $130.00 zip together.Thermal liners.Good quality.

[Lilly2w]

I'm a similar size and have found the neo mugello womens gear a great fit, they only cost $200, have liners and armour, i have worn them in the wet and stayed comfy and dry. the other bonus is they are really high waisted so no issues with builders butt! You will find them on the net, i ordered them thru the local bike shop and had them the next day yay!

[Jerry74]

I'm a similar size and have found the neo mugello womens gear a great fit, they only cost $200, have liners and armour, i have worn them in the wet and stayed comfy and dry. the other bonus is they are really high waisted so no issues with builders butt! You will find them on the net, i ordered them thru the local bike shop and had them the next day yay!

Have to agree there Neo Mugello is bloody good stuff.

Made in Holland and it kept me warm and dry all winter too.

My wife tried it on jacket was a good fit, pants were slightly out as they are a male cut.
Buy these and you cannot go wrong they come in blue, red and black.

[Lilly2w]

Pants come in "Ladies" cut too AND short leg if you need it, If you take out the liners make sure you don't wear undies with lace, chaffing is chronic! know any thing to fix that?

[Jerry74]

Pants come in "Ladies" cut too AND short leg if you need it, If you take out the liners make sure you don't wear undies with lace, chaffing is chronic! know any thing to fix that?

Wear granny pants aka nana knickers then hahahaha

Bike shorts work well....

[Lilly2w]

:niceone:noice, belly warmers...

[oscarnz]

Know exactly what you mean. I had a real problem with finding pants, ended up with leather pants. Then my partner who use to work in parts at a bike shop finally found me Ixon Luna textile pants, and I love them, great fit, quite a high back, so no gapping with jacket on etc.

[Brooke]

Thanks everyone for your responses, it's been really helpful. I don't know if it is just because most of the pants (bike clothes in general really) are in european sizes or what. I have noticed that with boots as well.

I've been online and found some things to look at so here is hoping I can find me something that fits to keep me safe.

Thanks again.:niceone:

[Mom]

Pants come in "Ladies" cut too AND short leg if you need it, If you take out the liners make sure you don't wear undies with lace, chaffing is chronic! know any thing to fix that?

3 B cream! :yes: I am not teasing either, there is a cream you buy at the chemist that prevents chaffing in 3 critical areas. They start with B apparently.

[Brooke]

I'm a similar size and have found the neo mugello womens gear a great fit, they only cost $200, have liners and armour, i have worn them in the wet and stayed comfy and dry. the other bonus is they are really high waisted so no issues with builders butt! You will find them on the net, i ordered them thru the local bike shop and had them the next day yay!

I have had a look on the net and can't seem to find these. Can you remember the name of the store you got them from so I can get in contact with them? Thanks

[Beemer]

I find women's sizing to be like wedding sizing - I was a size 12 when I got married but my dress was a size 14 - it's to make you think you're fat when you're not! I have also been disappointed when trying on women's riding pants to not fit into an XL despite being a size 14 now. I ended up buying some mens' pants from a shop in Hamilton for about $190 and they are really comfortable - albeit a bit high in the waist for a short-waisted person! Unfortunately I've just checked and they have NO BLOODY BRAND NAME in them anywhere! They have removable liners and zip/velcro closing on the legs. Zipped pockets with velcro closing too. Roomy in the hips but not too big elsewhere, and mine are the short leg ones. (Well, the label says SHT LG - draw your own conclusions!)

[Jerry74]

I find women's sizing to be like wedding sizing - I was a size 12 when I got married but my dress was a size 14 - it's to make you think you're fat when you're not! I have also been disappointed when trying on women's riding pants to not fit into an XL despite being a size 14 now. I ended up buying some mens' pants from a shop in Hamilton for about $190 and they are really comfortable - albeit a bit high in the waist for a short-waisted person! Unfortunately I've just checked and they have NO BLOODY BRAND NAME in them anywhere! They have removable liners and zip/velcro closing on the legs. Zipped pockets with velcro closing too. Roomy in the hips but not too big elsewhere, and mine are the short leg ones. (Well, the label says SHT LG - draw your own conclusions!)

They will be mugello pants if short leg.

Check www.forbesanddavies.co.nz and click on dealers who stock this stuff

[paturoa]

I think that there is a leathers specialist in a mall in K'road somewhere that does womens leathers and modifications.

[Lilly2w]

Yup i got them from motorad in Wellington, I have seen them on Trade me aswell. I think it is the euro sizing that makes them small!

[Beemer]

They will be mugello pants if short leg.

Check www.forbesanddavies.co.nz and click on dealers who stock this stuff

Yep, that's them! Very comfortable although my husband found them too high in the waist when he wore a back protector. At least I know he won't pinch them then, like he did with my last pair!

[nodrog]

3 B cream! :yes: I am not teasing either, there is a cream you buy at the chemist that prevents chaffing in 3 critical areas. They start with B apparently.

Breast, Bum, and Box?

[Owl]

Poor fitting bike gear is not just a chick thing. I tried on some Alpinestars leather pants last week and I swear they were made to fit a potato with toothpicks poking out the bottom. :shit:

[Brooke]

I find women's sizing to be like wedding sizing - I was a size 12 when I got married but my dress was a size 14 - it's to make you think you're fat when you're not! I have also been disappointed when trying on women's riding pants to not fit into an XL despite being a size 14 now. I ended up buying some mens' pants from a shop in Hamilton for about $190 and they are really comfortable - albeit a bit high in the waist for a short-waisted person! Unfortunately I've just checked and they have NO BLOODY BRAND NAME in them anywhere! They have removable liners and zip/velcro closing on the legs. Zipped pockets with velcro closing too. Roomy in the hips but not too big elsewhere, and mine are the short leg ones. (Well, the label says SHT LG - draw your own conclusions!)

Hey they sound really good, even though they don't have a brand etc, do you know what shop in hamilton you got them from as I can always have look when I'm in there on day.

[Number One]

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[bezajel]

I have also been disappointed when trying on women's riding pants to not fit into an XL despite being a size 14 now.

It's so disconcerting, I had the same problem as a 12/14 (more 14 at the moment). Nothing I tried would get over my thighs, but ended up gaping like anything at the waist. The pants I got were revit, and they fit great on the thighs and butt, but are baggy at the front and HUGE around my waist, like they would still fit if I were heavily pregnant sort of huge!

And despite my probably averageish kiwi size I had to order in the largest pair they make..... MUST be based on those skinny euro types. So unfortunately no help unless your thighs are very narrow compared to the rest of you! Sounds like you have some good options though.

Phew I needed to vent about that! I did find another pair that fitted quite well (though looser all over) at TSS Red Baron, they were Joe Rocket, and had a zip almost all the way up the leg. Didn't go for those though because having the top of the zip poking into the widest part of my thigh just seemed to be asking for trouble were I to come off, and that's what the gear's for...:Pokey:

[Pixie]

3 B cream! :yes: I am not teasing either, there is a cream you buy at the chemist that prevents chaffing in 3 critical areas. They start with B apparently.

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Back, brains & bollocks????

[Fatt Max]

Hi Fellow ladies,

Please help me! I am sick of going and trying on ladies pants that don't fit over my bum! I am of a normal clothes size 16 and seem to only come across pants that are european and can't even get into an XXL pair.:weep: I would say, and I am sure my husband agrees, in proportion so I don't have one small area and one big area. I have tried guys pants on too but my jacket doesn't have a zip at the back to attach to pants and they gape something chronic at the back of the waist - put it this way, I wouldn't want anyone following behind me! :doh:

I am hoping someone out there can help me as the other thing is I don't want to spend a fortune.

I am currently wearing snowboarding pants but even they don't keep me dry and they don't exactly have protection in them either.

HELP!!

Thanks

Story of my life mate. When I bend over to pick up my bike, call NASA as there is bound to be a total eclipse of the sun somewhere.....

[Beemer]

Hey they sound really good, even though they don't have a brand etc, do you know what shop in hamilton you got them from as I can always have look when I'm in there on day.

It was Boyd Motorcycles on Te Rapa Road. It's on the opposite side of the road of the BMW dealer and I think there may be another bike shop just a few doors down. There is a sort of alleyway that runs along in front of the shop, parallel to the road. I can't find the card of the young woman who served me but she was really friendly and not pushy at all. I'd be happy to buy bike stuff off her again.

[prettybillie]

I have tried guys pants on too but my jacket doesn't have a zip at the back to attach to pants and they gape something chronic at the back of the waist - put it this way, I wouldn't want anyone following behind me! :doh:

I had the same issue, women's jacket and mens pants - but Motomail has zip converters which means my pants and jacket now fit together.

[klingon]

I think that there is a leathers specialist in a mall in K'road somewhere that does womens leathers and modifications.

That's Kerrie - see below.


It's so disconcerting, I had the same problem as a 12/14 (more 14 at the moment). Nothing I tried would get over my thighs, but ended up gaping like anything at the waist. The pants I got were revit, and they fit great on the thighs and butt, but are baggy at the front and HUGE around my waist, like they would still fit if I were heavily pregnant sort of huge!...



I have similar problems (if it fits in the waist it's too tight around the hips etc) so I buy a size that fits around the legs & hips then take it to Kerrie at Motorcycle Safety Wear in K road for adjustment.

Kerrie does make custom leather gear but it's a bit out of my price range at the moment, so I buy textile stuff and get her to custom-size it.

I would like to emphasise: Only get your bike gear altered by someone who is a specialist in bike gear.

Because Kerrie works in leather she's excellent with repositioning zips, stitching through heaps of layers of heavy fabric, etc. Most importantly she double-stitches all seams, uses bike-suitable materials, and positions all zips, domes, velcro etc in places where it's not going to come apart or injure you in an accident. A 'normal' clothing repair place will not have the knowledge to do this.

Motorcycle Safety Wear
Kerrie Petersen
Basement 1 St Kevin's Arcade
K Road, Auckland
phone 309 9522

[mazz1972]

I tried on quite a few pairs before I found something that fitted.

I've got mens Mobig Munich - they come in short and long leg. These are the ones http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Pants/auction-193449456.htm

They have a higer piece at the back so don't ride down. I've got rather wide hips so I usually have the HUGE gape at the back when trying on pants, but these fit me really well and have elastic in the waist (see the trademe listing pics) and adjustable velco waist strap at the front.

Darbi Accessories are the wholesaler for Mobig.

Can only suggest you just keep trying on both mens and womens stuff. They are all different cut/shape so you will eventually find something that fits. Many now have elastic in the waist, and adjustable waist straps/belt.

[Brooke]

YAY!!! WOOHOO!!!! Found me some good pants. Got some Revit! pants, zip style with a short leg, they are great. Thanks heaps for all of your feedback.

Brooke

[Peetree]

Hey... Im a big healthy booty girl myself! Try Ixon pants... they seem to be the best fit...and there waist is a comfy adjustable one too! Whether or not the view from behind whilst your riding may not be supermodel standards... who cares... its not about them...its about you being comfortable and enjoying your time riding ay! Anyway... I reckon go try Ixon... textile ones.. think you can pick a good pair up for $120 - $170 depending on where you go.
Best of luck... ;)

[sosman]

Guy's trouser's also come in short leg version which often fits the ladies with the short legs & juicy hips :hug:

[bezajel]

YAY!!! WOOHOO!!!! Found me some good pants. Got some Revit! pants, zip style with a short leg, they are great. Thanks heaps for all of your feedback.

Brooke

Despite my initial size frustrations, further down the track I am very satisfied with my Revit!s, *nods* good choice :D

[quack]

Harharhar....

[shflbm]

Hey, I had the same problem when buying my first pair and was really annoyed because I'm not even that big! I ended up having to get Mens 2XL (!!!!) pants but I'm glad I found them because they are really comfy and fit me well. They are Strada brand but I'm not sure what 'style' although it has 'Adversitek' written near one of the pockets. Can't remember how much they were. I got them from TSS in Alicetown, Lower Hutt.

[Dirty_Harri]

Frank Thomas for the win!!

[sharon333]

Thanks for the link. i will have to have a look.

[Kemet]

I've just bitten the bullet (or some sour tasting thing) and have settled on getting a pair with the extra Xs on the tag.

Have gone the mens pants route before and they just don't fit quite right. If you get one to fit over the hips the legs are to long/baggy. If you fit to your legs it becomes a marathon to get them over the hips and they end up to tight round the butt and feel horrible once you've been on the bike for a while.

Don't like the extra Xs but they feel a hell of a lot better.