Quote Originally Posted by ace View Post
Argh. Just wanted to let you know Susan, I received my xl Burley, and it doesn't even come close to fitting...there's about a six inch gap around the belly. I generally wear a size 18-20, or a 2X. Sigh. I guess I'll just get wet :-)

Nah, I'll figure something out. But damn! I see people my size all over the place (and I'd like to see more of us on bikes). Why the h*ll don't manufacturers make clothes so we can exercise and not look like fools/get drenched???
Hi Ace, I agree with you about sizing. I think they make women's cycling clothes only for those who are tall and very thin. I am very short, 4'10", and heavy (170). I count my calories, I exercise everyday, yet I can't get the pounds to come off. After 2 years of struggling to loose any more weight ( I have lost 50 pounds ), I just want to be comfortable. I like to ride and would like to continue to ride through the winter. This morning, my ride began at 26F. I am layered to the hilt, but all my clothes have too much "length" to them. I order XL in everything, based on the descriptions that say XL is 18-20, and find that they are way to snug. I am currently a size 16, but in exercise/biking clothes that is a joke and VERY FRUSTRATING. I have ordered a lot of clothes from Terry, but their 1x is way too long in sleeves and length, yet their xxl is a bit snug. I wish I knew how to sew on these fabrics so I can alter them to fit....Does anyone know where you can buy these types of fabrics and patterns to make one's own clothes (as if I am a seamstress or something )....