What to Wear

[Meg McKilty]

I have found a really cute tri top and matching shorts on sierra trading post for a pretty good price, however, I don't want to wear something that is a two piece and be disappointed (I have a long torso and Venus de Milo curves!)

What is the prefered wearage for a tri event? I was wondering if people prefer one piece suits or two pieces? Why wouldne be better than the other?

[KnottedYet]

I like two pieces because I am long-torso'd enough that a one piece would be tough.

I like choosing a top that is supportive and fits well, and pairing it with shorts that have a chamois I like and fit well. With my Venus de Velo curves, that means a medium top and a large bottom.

Plus, there's the Porta-Pottie Fandango... Yes, you're supposed to pee while you're swimming, but over the course of the tri pressure does build and by the end of the run those lovely green-cubical gems are a welcome sight!

[KSH]

I have a long torso. I bought a 1 piece tri suit and it was... WRONG! Between the padding in the crotch, the seam up the crotch and it pulling up due to my long torso, I ended up with SUPER-CAMEL TOE. Obscene.

So, I have 2 piece racing suits. I have a tri top that goes down to my hips and some nice tri shorts. I can wear it from the swim, bike to run.

Here is what I have:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=26974

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=26982

[Meg McKilty]

These are it- what do you think?

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/4...For-Women.html

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Pro...f=AffinitySale

[Tri Girl]

VERY cute outfit!!!! I like it a lot! I always like a two piece more than a one piece. Bathroom emergencies happen and I might need to get out of my shorts pronto..

My motto is- if you think I look fat then look away. I plan on racing in a shorter bra-type top at a tri in August (I usually wear a long top). Sure, I have a gut that will kinda roll a little over the tri shorts and a few jiggles in the mid-section but who cares. It's not obscene and it's usually near 100 degrees on race day each year and I don't want to be burning up this year. To heck with the body-police.

[HillSlugger]

The top looks like it's a bit on the short side. If so, you may get some gappage between the top and the shorts.

[KSH]

The top looks like it's a bit on the short side. If so, you may get some gappage between the top and the shorts.

I agree. That top is going to hit a bit under your boobs and on the rib cage.

IF you don't mind your middrift showing... then go for it.

I know for me, I hate not having my tummy covered. That's just me. Thus, the tri top I have goes down to my hips.

[HillSlugger]

I have the Zoot Trifit top (but cheaper here)

and the Zoot Trifit 6" shorts (also cheaper here)

I'm pretty happy with both.

[roadie gal]

I second the Zoot clothing. I have a one piece that I've worn in sprints and a 2 piece set that I've worn for olympic length races. The nice thing about the Zoot tops is that they have a built in bra that's supportive enough for my B+'s.

[silver]

The outfit that you've picked out is cute, but I'd be worried that the top would be seethrough with the light color after it is wet.

I wore a white top and it was obscene! The lake was muddy and the mud got trapped around certain bumpy areas on my chest......

[Tri Girl]

I wore a white top and it was obscene! The lake was muddy and the mud got trapped around certain bumpy areas on my chest......

I never would've thought about that- I'm glad you mentioned it (but sorry you had to experience it firsthand ).

[Meg McKilty]

The outfit that you've picked out is cute, but I'd be worried that the top would be seethrough with the light color after it is wet.

I wore a white top and it was obscene! The lake was muddy and the mud got trapped around certain bumpy areas on my chest......

You have bumpy areas on your chest?!

[Zen]

"My Humps"
dumbest song EVER

[KnottedYet]

Alannis Morissette (sp) made a parody of that song/video. It was beautiful...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4moXgu6aqfI

[silver]

You have bumpy areas on your chest?!

lol!!!! well, not all the time....but especially when I'm in wet clothes and a light breeze hits me like that created when riding my bike at 20 mph.

Mr. asked me why there were bleeding when I was done.