WoolWeenies Club

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Are the Approach better than the Loose Tights??

The loose tights are more like slim pants that drape nicely from the hips down. The approach tights are more like tights- they are more form fitting, especially around the calves and ankles.

[Grog]

The loose tights are more like slim pants that drape nicely from the hips down. The approach tights are more like tights- they are more form fitting, especially around the calves and ankles.

And you like the tights more (for indoors wearing)?

[Feeling weak.....]

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

And you like the tights more (for indoors wearing)?

[Feeling weak.....]

I like them because they are thick enough and not so tight (like Lycra) --so that they don't show EVERY little body detail and nook and cranny like my Lycra/Spandex tights do, and like my UnderArmour tights do. (keep in mind I might be a bit more brave about this than some women) But they are still shapely, being "tights". I feel sort of like I'm wearing ski pants in them, but without the weird back-of-knee-tent ski-pant thing going on.
My friend has the Ibex Loose Tights and they look great on her and I love the thick wool with the nice drap they have. They are great casual wool pants. But the Loose Tights are shaped more like straight pants at the bottom.
I like my Approach tights also because they are snug around the ankle (like tights) so I can tuck them in to my mukluk/shearling boots without them bunching the way pants do.

In general I'd say if you feel selfconscious in biking knickers then you might want to get the Loose Tights rather than the Approach tights. Now they only have the Approach sale tights left in L and XL. The Loose Tights are not on sale but have a full color and size selection available. I like that Tar color!

[Dianyla]

Is it wrong to consider buying a cedar chest exclusively for the purpose of storing all of my woolly items?

[KnottedYet]

Is it wrong to consider buying a cedar chest exclusively for the purpose of storing all of my woolly items?

Sounds like a reasonable and wise choice, to me!

[SouthernBelle]

Is it wrong to consider buying a cedar chest exclusively for the purpose of storing all of my woolly items?

I wish you lived closer. I would happily sell you one. I have mine, my mother's and my grandmother's.

I could really use the space.

[mimitabby]

I wish you lived closer. I would happily sell you one. I have mine, my mother's and my grandmother's.

I could really use the space.

Yes, there's always cedar chests for sale on ebay. And the good ones are all east of the rocky mountains and shipping is outrageously expensive. But you can try Craig's list...

[Bad JuJu]

Is it wrong to consider buying a cedar chest exclusively for the purpose of storing all of my woolly items?

I agree that this would be a wise and practical purchase, esp. if you have a sizeable stash of woolens. I have my mother's cedar chest and it's the perfect storage spot for not only my woolly things but also some particularly heavy and precious cotton sweaters. Plus, it's just a lovely piece of furniture.

[Velobambina]

I just ordered this sweet merino wool bike beanie in mint:

http://www.jytte.com/index.php?page=...emart&Itemid=3

I need something warm to wear during my early morning runs, and this should be perfect. :-)

Agree w/JuJu, et.al., a cedar chest is an excellent investment.

[Trek420]

Uh oh, found the same beanie (not in mint) on sale at:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/pro...-Men-and-Women

[Grog]

In general I'd say if you feel selfconscious in biking knickers then you might want to get the Loose Tights rather than the Approach tights. Now they only have the Approach sale tights left in L and XL. The Loose Tights are not on sale but have a full color and size selection available. I like that Tar color!

Hummm... No selfconsciousness but I think I like the pants-look of the loose ones... And I've got lots of cycling/running apparel, this would be for everyday wear... hummmm......... This is hard.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hummm... No selfconsciousness but I think I like the pants-look of the loose ones... And I've got lots of cycling/running apparel, this would be for everyday wear... hummmm......... This is hard.

From what you are saying I would think the Loose Tights might be the right choice- they look REALLY nice on my friend! Perfect for everyday wear.
She's pretty tiny and the Smalls fit her nicely. Judging from seeing hers, I would probably take Mediums myself and I am usually a size medium....if that's any help.