well roshelluop - thanks for feeling my pain. I was kind of surprised that I wasn't finding many threads on this subject. BTW I looked at your profile, and saw we are similar in other ways - my birthday is Sept 17 (we're both Virgos) and my bf is also an advanced rider (I am new).
funny huh?
SalsaMTB - As far as trying things on - it seems that the few stores around here all carry the same brands (2 or 3 maybe), and the women's size selection is pretty scarce. Something tells me they don't go out of their way to keep much women's stock.
Veronica - Plan B is definitely to go pocket-less, but it makes me jealous of those who are....pocketfull. I have been pretty much wearing aerobic type tops, or tanks over a sports bra.
I have the shoes, the (one pair) shorts, the bike - I just want a jersey gosh darnnit. And can someone please tell me why these are sooooo expensive? I used to be a clothing buyer for Macys, and have seen much better quality clothing items for much less $$$. Supply and demand I am guessing, but bad decisions can get costly - even if it's just shipping costs of buying, returning.
I assume also, that if I lived somewhere more outdoorsy (I am moving to Denver in November - YIPPEE!!!) I would find a better selection? Not so much here.