I bought my least favorite pair full price at the LBS. My two cheaper pairs came from TJ Maxx, but I like them enough that I'll probably by the next pair from here. Easy enough to find, and I know the sizing now. I bought them when I did b/c they were cheap enough to experiment with.

I'm of the opinion that most cyclists think we don't look good in bike shorts. Not too many of us have skinny thighs. But when you see cyclists out riding, none of them look like their thighs are too big. (So in translation, I bet you're being more self-conscious than you should be!)

I'm lucky enough to find jerseys at the Goodwill here on occasion.

I am a self-proclaimed queen of discount shopping