I have been thinking about getting an Ibex Kate, but am concerned that the fabric weight may be very light. Does the scoop neck come down very far?
Thanks for any input.
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I have been thinking about getting an Ibex Kate, but am concerned that the fabric weight may be very light. Does the scoop neck come down very far?
Thanks for any input.
How is the Kate sizing?
I'm hesitating between S and XS... Any input?
Lisa, I guess you were talking about the green in something else...
I tried the Kate on at the Arcadian Shop last year (it's been a year guys. Do I feel another road trip coming on?). It was pretty true to fit for an xsmall, except the sleeves were a bit long. But, that's par for the course for me, unless it's a petite.
On the boy shorts, well they always fit me weirdly. My bum is a lot smaller than it used to be, but it's never going to be firm... but it's more my cycling thighs. The smalls sort of ride up a bit because my thighs are bigger than they used to be. They fit over my azz, but I think the mediums will fit better.
I wanted the Kate precisely because it is light weight. I will probably wear it under my sweaters or Shaks. Just think, I now can have an Ibex "suit." A Shak, a Kate, and a skirt.
I have three Kates. I love them and wear them all the time!
They are very true to size. I'm a Medium...like I am in all Ibex stuff. Because I wear them for layering, I do have one that's a small and it still fits fine (a little tight over my big 'guns' :p). I agree the arms are a little long, but all Ibex stuff is too long in the arms for me.
Because of the fit and the fabric, the Kate is a little dressier than my other light weight wool tops. It can totally be worn just as is - it's not see through at all and it drapes really nicely. The scoop is very discrete - totally work appropriate. And soooo soft!!
I think I might need to order one in the cranberry color. :o Edited to add: nevermind - sold out in my size. Phew!
Unfortunately, I just noticed last night that my green Kate has little needle holes across the bottom front of it. I have no idea why unless my stupid work badge is snagging it or something. Grrr...:mad:
Fellow wool weenies and Ibex fans! I bought the Lena skirt last year and really love it. I bought a small, and it looks really good on me, even though I have a bit of a "bubble butt" ( a bit lordotic). I would like to get the Pizzi skirt in black, but all I can find is an extra small. Can anyone speak from experience how the fit is on the Pizzi compared to the Lena skirt? I must be getting over my cold - I'm shopping again! Tokie
I have the Lena skirt. It's a small, and it fits well. Usually, I wear an xsmall petite (size 2) in regular clothing and I wear Ibex xsmall in tops. But I have found the Ibex stuff to run much smaller in the bottoms, or at least they are not cut to fit someone with a body like mine. I am 5' 1" and I am very slim on the top and waist. My hips and thighs are within the size proportions that Ibex has on its website, but on the outer edge of the measurements. When I tried on the x small pants, they would not get over my calves!
Crankin, I think we have a similar shape. I may call Ibex on Monday to ask them if the XS Pizzi is as large as the S Lena in the hip area. I save alot of money by waiting until something is on sale so long that my size is sold out. Will I ever learn!:o Tokie
Ordered a black Kate and a black Qu T!
... but got it delivered at my parents' in Florida, so it will be ten weeks before I get them.
So after all the sizing advice the other week (thanks!), I thought I should post an update. I was able to go to REI today and pick up the Shak (S) and Carrie hoodies (S and M) that I ordered the other day. All of them fit; the smalls were snug, but I don't think they looked excessively tight. The funny thing is that I thought the Shak in S actually worked better than the Carrie in S -- maybe it's stretchier? I ended up liking the fit of the Carrie better in M, even though it's a bit broad under the arms (I have that problem in all clothes, including my beloved Icebreaker Conquest; I guess I have a narrow ribcage), but I might try on both sizes over various sweaters tomorrow to help me decide for sure. (FYI, I tried all of the sweaters over an Ibex Kate layered over an Icebreaker tank.) I'm not sure about the Shak...it's possible that I'd like it more in a medium, even though the S fit; the other issue is that the zipper is pretty prominent, more so than on my IB Conquest, making it perhaps too casual for the office. I'll have to sit on it for a bit and consider.
I do really like the look of the Carrie, though -- I see why you're all so sold on it!
In the meantime, I ordered *two* of the pointelle camisoles (both in black) from Ibex. I probably only needed one, but I rationalized that the extra would would make good PJs. :-) When you're addicted, you can invent an excuse for any indulgence.
That's funny, the Shak in a L fits me, but the L Carrie is just too sloppy through the shoulders and armpits (and I have broad shoulders). I ordered a M to see if it would work, but it may be too small. I can't really figure out Ibex sizing; it seems like every piece fits differently.Quote:
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I agree about the zipper making the Shak look casual. Luckily my office allows casual dress all the time, but I may limit the Shak to Fridays.
I think the Shak is fine to wear at work, if you work in an environment that doesn't require suits. I wore it teaching and to my admission interview at Lesley University (with a wool scarf to dress it up).
I guess if you work in a bank, it wouldn't be OK.
So after reading your posts, I went back this morning and tried all three sweaters on again in the daylight, over Icebreaker tops in 320 and 190 weight. And yeah, I think that after all the Carrie in M is too big. It felt comfortable because it's loose, but you can see the arms are too big and the bottom hem stands away from my hips. Still thinking about the Shak -- I may wait till a friend visits and gives me an outside opinion.
Re Ibex sizing in general, yeah, it does seem to vary a bit. My Ibex Backcountry pants feel half a size bigger than my Ibex Loose Tights, which themselves run a bit loose, while Ibex underwear fits well. Overall I find Ibex slightly looser than Icebreaker.
But WHERE did you get that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Hilarious!
check out the URL in the bottom right hand corner of the picture. He makes a new cartoon every day.
It's awesome. I just added it to my newsfeed! :)Quote:
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Anyone have the Ibex Serrano Wool Jersey? I'm thinking of getting this off TE since it is on sale and I need some items I can layer up.
How warm is it (which I realize is subjective, but a few opinions should help)? How is the sizing? I generally order mediums in everything, but I do have a 34D chest. Would the medium be ok or should I size up?
Also I'm looking at the Meru hat. Does it cover the ears? My ears get cold if I just think about going outside!
Wearing my Kate today. It fits perfectly! Even the sleeve length and hem are perfect for my short body. It's like it's cut the same as a petite top.
Heaven..
I can't help you with questions about the top, but I own the Meru hat and love it. I wore it today under my helmet for a 13-mile ride in the high 20s and was very comfortable. It covers my ears, but is thin enough that it doesn't make my helmet too tight.Quote:
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Sounds perfect :D
(and how long is TE shipping....?)
you guys make me want to go on a wool splurge- oh wait I already have.
I picked up the Nomad hoodie. I wish I could find an EXP hoodie because I have a zip zip in the same fabric and it is great for the winter. I'm worried that the 320 fabric will be too close to the zephyr zip zip I have (well I think it is a zephyr).I prefer Icebreaker because the stuff is more form fitting and I know I am an extra small in everything the have. Ive tried the shak hoodie but my shoulders made the xs to small and the s is too lose on me.
I am also going to try out the icebreaker line of jackets, the Coastal Mayfair Jacket to be exact. I will report back in a week.
J crew has a wool coat that I really like the look of and for only $120 on sale. Except it is no refunds or exchanges on final sales.
Fast.Quote:
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My Ibex Zepher crews stain so easily. :mad::(
Both of them have big stains now just from the dust on the clothesline. One of them just got stained today, but the other one's been washed three times since it got stained, and it won't come out. (If I'd realized where the stain came from, I wouldn't have hung the other one out.) My clotheslines aren't that dirty, none of my other clothes are stained. :mad::mad::(:( Yeah they're just base layers, but still.
Sounds good :DQuote:
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My order is growing so I will not read this thread.
Before you run off.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelly728
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These are the solid merino wool tops that I find I wear more than any others- thicker than a base layer and so warm, yet very very SOFT and I've laundered them a hundred times already with no damage. I just love the black ones for every day wear, so versatile combined with just about everything i own. :cool:
My zepher has a stain on it ( big ol' bike grease stain). I got grease on the sleave and some how transferred some of that to right below the zip. I washed it twice and pretreated it for the second wash. After the second wash, the chest stain went away and the sleeve stain is mostly gone.Quote:
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Hahah.. Thanks. Just deciding on which color I want, but I took out the wool jersey.Quote:
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Hey MadScot, hope you enjoy the Nomad. I have one too and used it a lot until I got the Conquest hoodie. Speaking of the Conquest, maybe that's what you're looking for, if you want a hoodie in EXP fabric?
Speaking of my own wool splurge, I got the Ibex pointelle camisoles today. Very soft and fitted, although if I had to be picky, I'd note that the straps are a bit closer together than on my IB camisole, and the top is a bit longer (which is a problem for petites, though not for taller people). Even so, I think it'll be perfect for warding off the Arctic air mass that's making its way across the country right now.
Thanks, I'll try pre-treating them next time.Quote:
Originally Posted by madscot13
Here is my wardrobe for my night on the town tomorrow. Predicted temperature: between -5 and 5, with windchill making it feel worse. We have to walk about 1.5 city blocks from the parking lot to the theatre and restaurant.
long underwear- silk
thin SmartWool ski socks
regular short black boots
Ibex Kate
Ibex Shak
wool dress pants
wool dress coat, 3/4 length
merino scarf
wool hat
not sure which gloves, but probably my thick fleecy ones because I think the Cabelas will be too much, let alone, I don't have a purse big enough to put them in.
Make sure you don't wear dress boots that might slip on hidden ice patches on the dark sidewalk. Wear good tread. Elegance is not worth a broken hip! =8-o
(i worry)
I thought about that and will make my final decision tonight. I really don't have any other boots except my Uggs, which would be OK, except my pants would be dragging on the ground, definitely causing me to trip. Same thing for my Merrell Mocs. Most of my dress pants are meant to be worn with slightly higher heels. Not high heels, but maybe 1/2 inch to 1.5 inches. The sidewalk where we will be walking is in a heavily travelled area around Northeastern U., so it is usually all cleared.
I can always insist that Steve let me hang onto his arm, taking him down with me, if I fall! (I won't tell you about the "accident" he had with an exercise ball, necessitating a meeting with the chain ring of my bike that is on the trainer).
RTW - I have two of the pointelle tanks and I love the length (I have a long torso) but I hate how long the straps are... quick solution - throw it in the dryer! It shrunk up to regular length. :D I have a few cotton ribbed sweaters that I like the style of but that leave me cold. I've taken to wearing these tanks under them and it makes a huge difference in my comfort (and no one can tell I have them on). They are super cute just as is, too. I often wear them out gardening because they breathe better than my cotton tanks and stay looking nice all day.
And for those with stains - I've found that hand rubbing the stain with olive oil soap (the pure stuff) does a great job getting out grease stains (or any type of oil-based stain). I just rub in in with cold water, lather it up on the stain, and let it sit for 30 minutes or so. Then throw it in the wash with your other wool stuff. It works on most things I've tried. :)
I try not to read this thread so I don't catch the fever but I must give a shout out to my Alpaca wool Cannondale beanie. It is so comfy and even after sweating up a storm mountain biking, it doesn't stink. You ladies may be onto something here!
We are.Quote:
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Ok you just made me buy one to try out. :cool:
I know, we twisted your arm. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
GLC, will try your suggestion of throwing the camisole in the wash -- if the straps are long on you, imagine how low the top sits on short-statured me!
Hi, I'm Melissa and I'm a WoolWeenie.
<Hi, Melissa!>
Hi everyone. I never thought it could happen to me. I came of cycling age in the '80's, and wool was for "other people." It was hot and itchy, and retro, before being retro was cool. I was enamored with lycra and other technical fabrics. I guess the signs were there, though. I had a lugged steel bike with friction shifters on the downtube well into the new milenium. I thought I was safe when I bought a carbon fiber bike with brifters and built up my cycling wardrobe with an Amici Veloci jersey and some socks.
Ah, but trouble was just down the road. Jobob invited me to join her on a brevet in October, and rain was in the forecast. When I asked her about staying comfortable while riding in the rain, she suggested wool socks.
It all started on a nice fall day in REI, where I bought my first pair of SmartWool socks. It quickly went downhill from there. Chainlove had a great deal on a longsleeved Merino wool Swobo jersey; I figured it wouldn't hurt anything to have another longsleeved jersey, so I bought it.
I rode in my Smartwool socks and Swobo jersey, and what can I say? It felt glorious! Comfortable in a wide range of temperatures, and not itchy in the least. And stylin', in its own way.
Next thing you know, Chainlove had another long sleeved Swobo jersey on sale in a different color, then dachshund gave me a couple of pairs of Smartwool socks, and there was a short sleeved wool jersey up on Chainlove, and then I had to try the Healy Hansen wool baselayer. Wool is taking over my closet and sock drawer.
All of my rides since October have featured at least one wool garment. I fantasize about wearing my wool cycling jersey to work and having it pass as regular clothes. I mean, come on -- it'd be perfect! It could accommodate the warm temps we've been having outside and the blast of air conditioning we've been getting at work.
I know, I'm a sick woman. So that's why I'm here. Is there any hope for me?
- Melissa
Yes, there is hope Melissam... The merino Kate tops are on sale right now at Ibex.com ...and they would be classic enough to wear to work- Ibex KateQuote:
Originally Posted by melissam
Or, just secretly wear a merino camisole underneath your work tops:
camisole on sale too
:cool:
While I was perfectly dressed for the cold temperatures in Boston last night, the theatre was so warm, I had to take my Shak off and watch the play in my Kate.
And I looked as nice as my friend who was wearing a wool suit and a turtleneck!
No bad icy sidewalks, either.