Shrug

[Zen]

How is a shrug supposed to fit?
(ETA-now I see a shrug is a completely different thing. What I call a shrug they call bolero)

The photo looks as though it would be jacket-like. What would be called a bolero. But it doesn't fit like that.
I just got one from Terry thru TE.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=26769 It feels odd. Its like arm warmers with a strip of fabric between them to keep them pulled up.
Is it too small?
The sizes rum s/m or L/XL. I bought s/m.
normally I take a medium.The sleeves are plenty long enough.

I have a bad feeling I may be selling this.

[Crankin]

I bought one from Sheila Moon. They do fit snugly, like arm warmers. I don't like the way it looks! They look so cute in the Terry catalogue, but my jerseys seem to bunch up under the bolero, and my jerseys aren't too loose. I think they go better with sleeveless jerseys, but if it's hot enough to wear sleeveless, then I wouldn't need a bolero.

[redrhodie]

I have a Terry one, and it fits like a cardigan sweater, but really short. It basically serves the same function as arm warmers, but since it's connected in the back, it isn't binding at the top of your arms.

I wear mine all the time. My winter riding ensemble looks like this:

high-tech base layer
cashmere turtle neck sweater
bolero
craft cycling jacket

If it's really cold, I'll add armwarmers as the outermost layer. Yeah, I can't put my arms down, but I'm warm!

[redrhodie]

Oh, and I dont think you want a bigger size. I think it will make the sleeves too long.

Give it a try and see what you think. It may grow on you.

[7rider]

I was just looking at boleros in the Terry catalog....
timely. Thanks.
I'm interested ZC to see if you stick with it, and to hear other reports about them...pros/cons.
I really hate arm warmers....I mean, really!...but I see (and use) their value. A better option would be welcome.

[SouthernBelle]

I mostly like my terry bolero. There is the bunchiness problem with the sleeve. But it does give coverage to the shoulder/arm joint. Nothing else does.