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# The Ultimate Guide to Women's Breeks: Sizing, Styles, and More!
- URL: https://www.scribehound.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-womens-breeks-sizing-styles-and-more/
- Published: 2023-12-13T14:59:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-28T11:52:45.000Z
- Description: Breeks are a classic piece of shooting kit. Whether you want shooting breeks in moleskin or tweed, with a new style storm cuff or a more traditional buckle, we’ve found them for you.
- Author: On The Peg Clothing
- Tags: #Import 2026-07-28 10:07

I was excited to receive my first invitation of the season, to be greeted by a cloud of tweedy dust and moth holes resembling what were my old faithful breeks. It was at that moment I had remembered they were put away with dog slobber, blood, and other detritus from the season still clutched to them. This was a lesson I won’t forget in a hurry – always clean your clothing before storing away in a dry, clean, dark area, preferably a spare sealed bag. 

Finding a suitable replacement pair was not a hard task for me, being able to pop into the warehouse and pull a pair from our stock, which I have had my eye on for a while – but I dare say you ladies are not in a position to simply pop to your local shooting shop and grab a pair. 

I know first-hand how difficult it is to undertake extensive research on a piece of clothing, to finally find the perfect item that ticks all the boxes and then be disheartened to find the sizing confusing. 

I’ve done all the leg work for you, so all you have to decide is belt or buttons, two or four pockets, tweed or traditional..... 

![Image](https://storage.googleapis.com/gop-images/full/images-121320231PM-94z7lwaj.jpeg)

*Alan Paine Combrook tweed breeks, £209.95* 

[Alan Paine Women's Combrook Breeks Heath – On The Peg Clothing](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/alan-paine-ladies-combrook-breeks-heath?ref=scribehound.com)

Appearance: Tweed 

Colours: Sage green with soft red and dusty pink over-checks 

Fabric: Outer – 100% lamb's wool with water repellent coating 

Waterproof protection: DWR to repel water and dirt 

Leg fastening: Velcro fastening 

Additional features: Fully adjustable hem allows for the ultimate fit and freedom of movement needed when active. 

Sizing: True to size, wider leg fitting than Alan Paine Fernley breeks 

Matching items: [Alan Paine Combrook shooting waistcoat](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/alan-paine-combrook-ladies-shooting-waistcoat-heath?ref=scribehound.com), [Alan Paine Combrook field jacket](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/alan-paine-ladies-combrook-coat?ref=scribehound.com), [Alan Paine Combrook shooting coat](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/alan-paine-ladies-combrook-coat-heath?ref=scribehound.com) 

![Image](https://storage.googleapis.com/gop-images/full/images-121320231PM-8b2fo4sa.jpeg)

*Alan Paine Fernley breeks, £174.95* 

[Alan Paine Women's Fernley Breeks – On The Peg Clothing](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/alan-paine-fernley-ladies-breeks?ref=scribehound.com)  
Appearance: Smooth finish 

Colours: Dark green 

Fabric: Polyester 

Waterproof protection: Heavy water protection and taped waterproof seams 

Leg fastening: Buckle adjuster with elastic 

Additional features: Fully lined with Airtex mesh to help wick moisture from legs 

Sizing: True to size 

![Image](https://storage.googleapis.com/gop-images/full/images-121320231PM-breeks-harkila-stornoway-shooting-ladies-breeks-tweed-print-23393970323630.jpeg)

*Harkila Stornoway tweed breeks, £200* 

[Harkila Women's Stornoway Shooting Breeks Tweed – On The Peg Clothing](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/harkila-stornoway-shooting-ladies-breeks-tweed-print?ref=scribehound.com)

Appearance: Peach feel material 

Colours: Green base with burgundy 

Fabric: Polyester 

Waterproof protection: HWS membrane and DWR treatment 

Leg fastening: Velcro fastening 

Additional features: Anti-slip band inside the waist, and much lighter than traditional tweed 

Sizing: True to size, narrower leg than Alan Paine Combrook breeks 

Matching items: [Harkila Stornoway tweed shooting jacket](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/harkila-stornoway-ladies-shooting-jacket-technical-tweed-print?ref=scribehound.com) 

![Image](https://storage.googleapis.com/gop-images/full/images-121320231PM-vnme6c8b.jpeg)

*Laksen Pippa tweed breeks, £279* 

[Laksen Women's Pippa Tweed Breeks – On The Peg Clothing](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/laksen-pippa-tweed-ladies-breeks?ref=scribehound.com)

Appearance: Tweed 

Colours: Lilac and purple overcheck with a textured background reflecting the brown hues, lined with silky bright blue lining 

Fabric: Outer – 100% Scottish wool 

Waterproof protection: Teflon treated to repel excess water and dirt 

Leg fastening: Velcro fastening 

Additional features: Adjustable hem for tailored fit, raised waistband for good coverage 

Sizing: We recommend buying a size up 

Matching items: [Laksen Pippa tweed shooting coat](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/laksen-pippa-tweed-ladies-coat?ref=scribehound.com), [Laksen Pippa tweed flat cap ](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/laksen-pippa-tweed-ladies-drivers-flat-cap?ref=scribehound.com) 

![Image](https://storage.googleapis.com/gop-images/full/images-121320231PM-ws1eoouk.jpeg)

*Laksen Dora Beauly tweed breeks, £279* 

[Laksen Women's Dora Beauly Tweed Breeks – On The Peg Clothing](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/laksen-dora-beauly-tweed-ladies-breeks?ref=scribehound.com)

Appearance: Tweed 

Colours: Dark green/brown base with rich purple lining 

Fabric: Outer – 100% Scottish wool 

Waterproof protection: Teflon treated to repel excess water and dirt 

Leg fastening: Velcro fastening 

Additional features: Two small pleats at front for freedom of movement after lunch, but like to most Laksen items, we recommend buying a size up. 

Matching items: [Laksen Dora Beauly tweed shooting vest](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/laksen-dora-beauly-ladies-tweed-shooting-vest?ref=scribehound.com) 

![Image](https://storage.googleapis.com/gop-images/full/images-121320231PM-ro9pwtbb.jpeg)

*Laksen Gloster breeks with CTX membrane, £185* 

[Laksen Women's Gloster Breeks Olive – On The Peg Clothing](https://onthepegclothing.co.uk/products/laksen-gloster-ladies-breeks-with-ctx-membrane?ref=scribehound.com)

Appearance: Matte material 

Colours: Dark green and brown options 

Fabric: Ventguard ® micro-polyester 

Waterproof protection: CTX membrane and DWR treatment 

Leg fastening: Velcro fastening 

Additional features: Rubber grip inside the waist to help keep shirt held in 

Sizing: Buy a size up