Well, as I posted over in the commuting forum, I'll have a new commute to and from campus starting this summer. I'd like to do all that I can to stay safe on my rides home (in addition to the two headlights and red blinky light I already have), while fitting in my grad-student budget.

I'd love to get some of that crazy-yellow high-vis cycling gear, but it's just so expensive. I know I can probably pick up a new construction vest type thing on the cheap, but I do like to buy used things when I can so I wanted to ask here first.

I wear ladies sizes small-medium... I'm also willing to entertain thoughts of reflective doohickeys, spokelights, whatever. If you happen to have some visibility-enhancing clothing and/or accessories that are collecting dust and you'd be willing to part with for not a lot of cash, boy howdy would you make me a happy (and safer) camper. Hearing a report on the radio today of a "car vs bike" accident shortly after dusk has reminded me that this should be a priority for me!

thanks