I'm a beginner rider, but I see the importance of getting some bikewear, because the clothes I wear (shorts/shirt) are loose & I'm constantly re-arranging myself - shorts riding up - shirt flapping in the breeze....
When I'm enjoying my ride -- that can get pretty annoying!!

I've read the threads re: shorts, but I am wicked confused.... And, when I look on websites (sugoi, sheebest, novara, REI, llbean etc...), I'm even more confused as to what size I would take.

I'm 5' 2", weigh 185, wear a size 16-18 petite, 40D bra. I went to REI the other night and I know for sure I'm bigger than a size "XL", which is the highest they seem to go.
And the chamois padding -- I'm not on my bike long enough (yet ) to need the "big puffy stuff".

I've got some other questions about shifting & hills, etc.....but, my "bikewear question", (for right now), is the most pressing.

Thank you all for your time in reading my post.

Denise