A print may be the first thing you notice, but the garment underneath determines how you will wear it. Before choosing an equestrian design, consider the silhouette, closure, coverage and care as well as the artwork.

One artwork does not mean one type of garment

A fitted quarter zip, a cotton crew neck and a reversible quilted vest serve different roles in an everyday wardrobe. Similar colors or motifs do not mean the fabric, amount of stretch or washing instructions are interchangeable.

RiderAtelier's current quarter zip tops use 210 gsm four way stretch fabric with a tailored silhouette. Our cotton T shirts use 180 gsm cotton with a unisex regular fit. The cotton and quarter zip comparison is a useful starting point if you are deciding between them.

See how construction changes the design

Notice the neckline, opening and sleeve length in the photos. A quarter zipper breaks the center front in a different way from a crew neck. A vest covers the torso but leaves the sleeves of the layer underneath visible. Those details help determine which part of the print becomes the focus.

Plan the whole outfit

For casual barn wear, compare long sleeve quarter zip tops with the pieces you already own. For an extra autumn or winter layer, look at reversible equestrian vests. Check the vest measurements over the type of top you intend to wear underneath.

Make care part of the decision

Follow the instructions for the particular garment, not a general rule about printed clothing. Our reversible quilted Vest requires cool hand washing and air drying, with no machine washing. Keep those care requirements in mind when deciding how the garment fits into your everyday wardrobe.