I know..you can't get rid of me. While at the LBS they had some women's cycling shorts. I tried on a couple that had more of a yoga style waist instead of an elastic. The largest he had was X-Large for the Pearl Izumis. I don't know how shorts should fit around the waist but given my weight sits around the middle, I need something that doesn't squeeze. I sat down in a forward position to check and things seemed a little tight. He said he could get in the next size up but still don't know if that would fit.

Also looked at bibs. All he had were men's large but I know even the men's X-Large are too small unless they fit differently. Part of me isn't that worried right now as I'll be losing more weight over the summer. I run an 18-20 in pants which doesn't really mean much in cycling clothes. I just don't seem to fit the measurements that are offered online.

Any suggestions?