Men's cycling jerseys...for women

[cali_triathlete]

I have been blessed with very wide shoulders, and have always had problems fitting into cycling tops designed for women. Medium sized jerseys are generally okay, but it tends to bunch up in front because the fabric gets pulled at the armpits. Large doesn't do that, but it fits too loosely. It turns out men's small actually fits me pretty well - though I feel a little weird shopping in the men's section of a sports apparel store.

Has anyone else had this problem, or found a different solution? Would love to hear about other people's experiences!

[loopybunny]

When you're talking about jerseys, it doesn't really matter which one you get as long as you like how it fits. I personally like the look of the men's ones better because I don't like loud patterns or most with floral designs. I also prefer longer jerseys because I'm long in the torso and most women's jerseys are too short anyhow.

[zoom-zoom]

I wish I could wear men's jerseys...all the funny ones are men's cut. Unfortunately the elastic in the bottoms of them wants to ride up to my relatively narrow waist (women's jerseys with elastic do this, too) and the ones that fit through my boobs fit weird everywhere else.

Cali, I'd just recommend trying a bunch of different ones on and buying several of what you like the fit of, best (I wish I had the budget for more Twin 6 jerseys :o ).

[Koronin]

My favorite jersey is a men's jersey. However, I buy a lot of men's clothes anyway. I actually wear men's jeans because I cannot find women's jeans that fit properly, if I get them to fit in the waiste they are too long. So I've just given up all together on buying women's jeans and close to giving up on women's slacks and exclusively buying men's jeans and slacks. I can find men's that fit perfectly. Almost all my non work shirts are mens, mostly because I love sports and most are sports shirts.

[ladyicon]

I also wear mens jerseys, they fit my boobs better. Dont feel funny shopping in mens dept. just collect stuff then slip in to the womens fit room. Thats what I do ;)

[PinkBike]

Pockets! Men's jerseys always have 3 large pockets in back. Women's jerseys have much smaller pockets, sometimes two, sometimes only one. I want the bigger pockets for all my stuff.

[marni]

have been wearing mens jeans, and jerseys for years. I also wear some women's jerseys, but the majority are mens. Not only do they fit better, but I will not buy a jersey without three pockets- which mens almost always have, plus they seem to go on sale more often and are usually bit less expensive to begin with. I have a mental list of the brands and the sizes and types that fit me and then I shop on line when I need something. Mens jeans are definitely less expensive than womens.

[DarcyInOregon]

I prefer the men's jerseys also because there is more room through the chest, I like the longer length and I like the deeper pockets. The elastic bottoms don't ride up on me and actually make is so that the jersey stays down and doesn't ride up. Most of the bike shops refer to the clothing and shoes as unisex. I know my size in the major brands, like Voler, Canari, Primal Wear, Vomax, Hincapie and Free Spirit. I love the Free Spirit jerseys the most, located at http://www.freespirit.com. I've gotten some real nice jerseys off of eBay for just a few dollars because I know which size I wear in the major jersey makers. However I love to buy the jerseys that go with an event ride. I am doing this century on June 4 and look how cool the jersey is: http://www.primalwear.com/p-2415-pioneer-century-mens-jersey.aspx

[Biciclista]

Interesting that so many of us are better off in men's jerseys. They don't fit me well, they always roll up around my waist.

[Roadtrip]

Wide shoulders here too and the ONE jersey I do own (2010 Fat Cyclist) is a the mans instead of the woman's jersey.

My riding has to this point been short rides where I don't need to carry a ton of stuff and DH has a rack on his bike with enough room to carry all of our stuff.... so I also have a slew of those Livestrong T's made the the Dri-Fit material that keeps me dry.

I guess that's a plus of having a riding partner and someone willing to carry all your stuff :)

Shannon

[sundial]

I have broad shoulders and prefer men's jerseys as well for the length in the torso and the generous pockets. I do have a Shebeest jersey (http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSB_1409.html) that is cut similar to a man's jersey.

[bellissima]

I am thin woman and I like jerseys with a men's cut better. I don't really believe that all women have the hourglass figure. I just feel better in jerseys with some elastic at the bottom.

[DarcyInOregon]

For anyone who is thinking of trying a unisex or men's jersey, the rule of thumb is that the size needed for most makers is one size larger than what you wear in a unisex tee-shirt. If you wear a size large in a unisex tee, then you need to buy the jersey in an extra-large. The exceptions, at least for me, are the makers Canari and Free Spirit are the same size as the unisex tee, so essentially one size smaller than the other makers.

[aicabsolut]

I have broad shoulders, and I also wear men's. I will disagree with the pockets comment. While some women's jerseys don't have 3 pockets or have small pockets, my men's XS jerseys also occasionally only have 2 pockets or have really tiny pockets (some are better, it all depends on the brand). I also prefer men's for the torso length. Don't feel weird about it.

[Susan]

My husband and I share the same sports jerseys. There are mens and womens jerseys in our collection (of course without floral or pink details ;)), we just buy what fits (and then steal the best ones from each other :)).

[jessmarimba]

I'd like the torso length of guys jerseys but I don't think I could find them small enough. Anyone know how boys jerseys run? Are they longer as well?

[aicabsolut]

I'd like the torso length of guys jerseys but I don't think I could find them small enough. Anyone know how boys jerseys run? Are they longer as well?

I have to go with team custom orders. XS race cut works for me. I think Voler goes down to XXS, but these sizes are not usually available for general retail. I have the hardest time finding a winter jacket, because I don't really like my team's custom option (and I wouldn't race in it anyway), but it's too hard to find the right size otherwise.