I just put up a new post on the TE blog. Take a peek at what Sheila has in store for the upcoming fall season!
http://blog.teamestrogen.com/
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I just put up a new post on the TE blog. Take a peek at what Sheila has in store for the upcoming fall season!
http://blog.teamestrogen.com/
Wow, Susan - you look great!!!
Cool clothing too:)
From the front I love the pants..... but from the back that is just so wrong :eek:....
Eden - That's great feedback. Thank you!
Sheila's britches always have a reinforced seat panel for urban riding. (Think messengers.) In most years, it's been a "tonal" fabric, so it blends. On her houndstooth, she's using a solid panel by necessity.
What do others think?
Susan
I got the idea for having something more hard wearing on the seat, but I doubt I'd ever wear anything that makes me look like I sat in something or worse... my vote is back to a better match. I would guess that the tougher stuff is very limited in color selection, but even a close brown would probably be preferable.
My thoughts exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eden
Well, hmmm.... i'd think you'd want to avoid brown or red! :eek:
I am a HUGE fan of Sheila's 'Go Go'/ballet skirts (wearing one now) and boleros. I wear them several times a week and have 4 diff skirts and 4 diff boleros all in mix and match patterns. It's almost my everyday uniform at this point!
I had the same reaction as Eden. Why is the reinforcing pad on the OUTSIDE?
You can rub holes in regular fabric pretty quick with a bicycle saddle.
Dark brown would definitely look bad.... but something that matches the field color of the pattern seems like it would blend OK.
I agree w most everyone about the panel - something less obvious, that blends better w the pants leg, would be good.
Nice outfit, though. :cool:
Wow Susan, I didn't realize at first that was you - lookin' great! :)
Ahhh in the front,
:eek: on the rear!
I'm no fan of houndstooth but the design is good. I might consider them in a solid color.
I'm currently wearing this
Thanks Jo. *I* can hardly believe it's me! I thought for sure our photographer has photoshopped my hips to be so slim-looking. But nope, it's the real deal. As of yesterday, I finally weigh less than I did when I was 25 years old! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jobob
Susan
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Originally Posted by Zen
Zen,
I wore something just like that (made by Skirt Sports) on my run this morning. We've been thinking about carrying the Skirts Sports version in the fall, so I've been test-wearing a pair.
I *mostly* like it. But, for the 1st 10 minutes, I feel like it's going to slide right down off my hips, and I have to hike it up a bit. Once I start to sweat - after about 10 minutes or so - it stays (sticks?) in place right where it belongs for the rest of my work out. I had the same reaction to it the first time I wore it a few weeks ago.
How well do you like the Athleta version? I might think about buying one for comparison purposes, if you are happy with yours...
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Susan
It looks great but the waist rise is a little lower than I'm used to. Most women probably won't have a problem with that rise.They seem to be well made.
I usually wear my pants in the Fred Mertz style but I'm becoming accustomed to the rise.
I think they would be very popular.
Agree w/everyone else about the reinforced patch. Put it inside!!
I like the fabric and color. I would buy these w/no chamois (regular pants).
I have been eyeing that skirt/legging combo for running, too.
Susan, my experience with Athleta is that everything fits well, is well made, and they listen to their customers' needs. I have one of their running skorts, but the shorts part are more like underwear, like the inside of running shorts. I wear it, but I'd rather get one with bike-like shorts underneath. There are so many cute skorts around, but many of them are regular sizes and even the size 2s are too big in the waist for me. I do better with xsmall, small, etc. I guess no one will be making petite sized skorts...
I had the same reaction to the back of those pants. I would wear them if the liner looked less, ah, gross.
I just pretty much wear black leggings/capris with various short skirts every day for everything anyway- it's my typical uniform in normal life. I don't really need them to buy them attached to each other, but it's a clever idea if it fits you well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
Here's just one 'Sheila Moon combination' I wear:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showp...35&postcount=9
I have about 10 different short skirts in prints, a few boleros in various prints and colors, and I usually team everything with the black capris and a black top. I only wear the boleros sometimes for variety, mostly just a black top.
It's a wardrobe that I can do most everything in, and works really well for me- especially with my 'pear' shape. :p
As reinforcement, it wouldn't be effective on the inside. It's not a pad; it's solely for abrasion resistance. I have a pair in black (you hardly notice the reinforcement panel), and if I'm going any significant distance, I wear a cycle liner underneath for padding.Quote:
Originally Posted by mickchick
You all have been VERY helpful with your feedback. I'll be sure to send a link to this thread to Sheila, so that she can read your feedback as well.
Susan
I love Sheila Moon and her design and far be it from me to disagree with her. And where is my button that says "ask me about my degree in design". Back in the day I was in school this was called "social error".Quote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
That is the t-shirt with the logos right smack dab on the b00bs, the typo that is an obscenity in Farsi for a product bound for the Middle East ...
I don't want to beat a dead horse but while her clothes are a wonderful solution for cycle wear you can step off the bike and into the store or a meeting. WE understand why someone would want abrasion resistance, preaching to the choir! :cool:
People in the store or meeting who we are trying to wow with our coolness and hipness will not. :confused:
Looking through the eyes of a non-cyclist it looks just wrong. :(
The outfit is almost perfect yet I bet RuPaul (see RuPaul rides thread) has no visible abrasion resistant stripe or chamois pad. :rolleyes: :p ;) Knowing Sheila she'll find the perfect pad for the fabric or vice versa and have a version that is even more stunning.
Yes, Lisa, I saw your very stylin' Sheila Moon combo when we met in July. I just couldn't wear the leggings in warm weather; first of all any leggings I buy will be tights on me, and secondly, I would be too warm.
One thing I did learn from living in a desert climate, is that it is cooler to wear skirts or sundresses when it is warm. I tend to wear short skirts and sleeveless tops as my uniform when it is 80 or above. When it is cooler, I wear capris or long shorts. I hardly ever wear regular length shorts anymore.
The Sheila Moon bolero I bought didn't fit me right, so it went back. I bought a plain black one from Terry, but I hardly ever wear it; I'm always too hot or too cold with it on when riding, so it probably has limited usefulness to me. I do wear arm warmers a lot, though.
I really like those houndstooth pants and would wear them to class, but not with the abrasion patch.
Yes, we all have different clothing needs. :)
I gotta say it- those pants look like plaid to me, not houndstooth. My mother was a big fan of houndstooth (BIG houndstooth no less) to the point where it annoyed me as a child- I used to think she'd use any excuse just in order to say the word...."houndstooth". :D :rolleyes: Of course I would simply love to hear her say it now that she's gone. :o
At web resolution, it kinda does, eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
It *is* houndstooth, though. A very small houndstooth that really is quite beautiful. Sheila calls it "lunatooth" because she has a hound named Luna.
Susan
Nothing to add, but SUSAN! You look FABULOUS!!!!!! I thought this was the real model product shot!!!! How much weight have you lost? You look incredible!!!!!
So did I :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
Thanks! :) 33 pounds since November 5th.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
Woah. Cool :cool:
+1 on how good you look Susan! I'm back on the band wagon, and you have inspired me!!
I LOVE your expression too!
+1. I didn't know that was you! You look fabulous! (The rear of the outfit, not so much. :rolleyes:)
The pants are certainly cute and seem to be inspired by (horse) riding breeches. And the patch has to be external to be functional.
Riding pants would tend to have a bigger patch. While you don't need the same amount of coverage when riding a bike, I think a bit bigger of a patch that's more integrated into the pants would look better stylistically.
For example:
http://www.legacytack.com/mm5/graphi...senntialfs.jpg
http://www.horseinthebox.com.au/shop...hoc%20back.jpg
WOW susan, you look AMAZING!! At first I thought those were shots of a professional model. You should do more of this on your sales site!!
I like the concept of Sheila's outfit, technical clothes with a street look, but the dark patch just ruins the aesthetics for me.
To be honest though, I tried commuting in georgena's cycling skorts, but found I don't like to keep a sweaty chamois on all day, so I always change clothes when I get to work.
I agree! You look great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl
Seriously Susan, you should model more stuff (and maybe even get your staff involved). I prefer seeing how these clothes look on real athletic women like me, than on some professional model who has a very different body type than I have.
OMG! I have to have that hoodie!! I'm a thumbhole addict. No sleeves are ever long enough for my monkey arms, but those look awesome.
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Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl
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You gals are going to give me a big head. :o
Thank you for the compliments. They are much appreciated. Having been larger-than-ideal for so long, I'm unaccustomed to getting compliments on my appearance. Believe it or not, my body image is really poor (but that's a topic for another day....)
I had alot of fun shooting the Sheila Moon stuff - it only took 5 minutes. We've already shot me in another outfit, which I hope to get up on the TE blog today. I'll cross post here.
Yes, we'll definitely get our staff involved in the fun! We have folks training for some BIG events this year ( Ironman Canada, Race Across Oregon, RAAM 2010, etc.) and we think it will be fun to highlight what they are using and training in - as well as sharing their stories about their training and events.
And YES, I agree it's nice to see this apparel on non-model bodies.
Susan