I need some advice on the right seat fit. As a woman that does long distance cycling, It can become extremely painful for me to ride sitting down after 50 miles...
Try a Brooks B72 or B66. They both have an equally broad seat width. The difference is in the amount of steel in the framework. The B66 has much more.
Also, Brooks makes a female specific version of the classic B17. The seat width is slightly wider to accommodate a given female rider's sit bones.
Many, MANY long distance tourer extol the virtues of leather conforming to one's unique confirmation over time. There are boutique saddle makers as well. You'll pay ALOT, but if one spends a great deal of time on one's bike with yearly tours of 2 weeks or more 300.00 for a custom saddle is well worth it.
Personally, I'm fortunate to be able to get by w/a B17 Standard. Saddles are extremely personal. Don't cheap out on the most immediate connection with one's cycling rig. I'm doing the TramsAm next year. You can bet along with top notch ride, bags, tent, etc. goes the best saddle for ME I can afford. Just happens to be a production Brooks.
Really hope this helps. I spent many years resisting a Brooks because of the cost. So, while not presently I HAVE literally felt your pain.