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Can anyone tell me how true to size the LL Bean Women's jersey runs? They show an XL as 18-20 on the size chart, which is what I'm wearing these days. The price looks good, and I like the idea of the relaxed fit. I'm just leery as stuff doesn't always fit the way they say it will.
I can't answer the question about LLBean fit, but I think I might go with the hi-viz version of this jersey:
http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/produc...l-STA-WOM.htm#
LL Bean will take things back, no questions asked. They make it easy too with a postage paid return label.
I have a size medium cycling jersey from them that fits quite well.
I also have a GE jersey that I really like Starfish. I have the Popsicle, and I've been really happy with the quality of it. I'd get that jersey you're looking at in red, but that's just 'cause it's my favorite color.
V.
Hey, that's a nice review V, good to know. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Veronica
If I had to pick a color, it would be the light blue. :) Alas, soon (I hope) I will be out riding my mountain road with leftover gravel, almost no shoulder, lots of curves, and lots of tourists looking anywhere but at the road ahead. I need hi-viz. :(
I have a few of their jerseys, esp the hi-vis type. They fit on me relaxed or close fitting but does not strangle. There are no elastic edges. Some see this as either a pro or con. I usually where a large, and I ordered a large and there has been no problem.
Like V says, they have a great return policy and will work to get the item right for you. I love Bean.
Happy shopping!!:D
PS: Get this...the jersey I found and want is called...wait for it...the Starfish! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Veronica
I was looking at the screen, and I saw the word Starfish on the side, and I'm thinking...wow, this internet stuff is getting weird...how did they get this?
But no...it is just the model name of the jersey! Weird. I have to get it.
That is a very flattering design, Starfish. I think you *deserve* a nice jersey like that.
My hubby surprised me with a LL Bean blue/white jersey. I really like the cut and I'm getting used to the single large pocket. However, it does hold odor (polyester, wah!) even on a short ride and I'm disappointed with that. Otherwise, it's a very nice jersey for the money. The yellow version is the same color as the Pearl Izumi Screaming Yellow.
YAYYY!!! Another ground effect chickie!!!!!
:)
LL Bean jerseys sure are ugly, but my LL Bean one is about the best cut for me that I've found. I don't like elastic waists and I want it to drape over my hips, not hug my waist and hips.
The XL from LL Bean fits me well, the way I want it to. It might be tight on someone who really needs a size 18-20. I'm a 16.
I've been wondering if I could buy some more and put some kind of iron-on transfers on them to make them more tolerable. But I'm guessing the polyester would melt.
SlowButSteady, I wonder if airbrushing a design would work on the fabric? It's pretty ventilated, but it may take the paint.
That Starfish Ground Effect jersey IS terrific-looking. The cut is really nice. Does anyone have the limelight version? On my desktop screen it yells "Look at me, wooohooo!" but on my laptop screen it's a much more muted yellow-green.
Kathi (pretend this is your mother speaking), you MUST clean out your closet before you buy any more cycling stuff! Or.....if you MUST buy something, buy it really big so you can hand it down to Jane....:D:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by KathiCville
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL! Caught me red-handed, Jane! I need to lock my credit cards away before I look at any of the apparel or gear-related threads on TE! I just bought a $150 headlight for my bike earlier this week! I bet-ta do a whole lot o'night riding in the next couple of years to justify it! It arrived earlier today. Talk about high-viz! The light is tiny but the beam is so bright that if I aim it to the sky north of town, you'll probably see it at your place on Moonshine Mountain, 40 miles away.:D
But, seriously, does anyone have this jersey in the green??:D:eek::p Ok, Ok, I promise NOT to buy one, LOL!;)
I wanted to know the same thing. I emailed them. This is the answer I got, along with the same online picture of the jersey. To me, it looks like a soft yellow rather than a hi-viz neon green. Here is the response I got:Quote:
Originally Posted by KathiCville
Thanks for your email. Yes it is a Yellowish/Greenie colour the Starfish (just as pictured).... Because it is a Polycotton blend it isn't quite as bright as the Microfibre fabric used in the shell wear. I hope this helps.
I didn't find it too helpful. I'm thinking the jersey is not hi-viz.
starfish..The Ground Effect jersey is not super duper HI Vis BUT..the logo thing on the front & back plus the line thingies down the arms are very very visibile if a car's following you.
THe shorts are the same.
Give it a shot, you can always send them back!