Cycling tops for tall women?

[koala]

Craft, Gore & Castelli run long in the torso but feature a trimmer fit.

[onimity]

I am 5'10" but width-wise wear a small. I know what you mean...

Pearl Izumi Jerseys never fit me, except (to my great joy!) the Woolie Mammoth. Otherwise, though, they end around the base of my rib cage!

Sugoi & shebeest jerseys are a bit short, but tolerably so with shorts that are high enough, I generally have a bit of stomach showing in the front if I stand up, but on the bike they are comfortable. Unless it is really cold!

Canari seems to be about the same length-wise, but baggier. They never fit me well.

I don't have any Cannondale jerseys but I do have some baselayer pieces from them that fit great.

My favorite jerseys are from Castelli. They have always fit great.

I say this all with the caveat that no long-sleeve jersey I own has long enough sleeves. They are fine when I'm walking around, but on the bike I always have a gap of several inches.

Anne

[ChickWithBrains]

My Cannondale jersey, which is the right size for my torso and bust, is way too short. And I'm only 5'4"!!!

[VeloVT]

I'm 5'6" but I often have this problem with jerseys too. I second Gore & Castelli -- both are cut with plenty of length. Sportful too.

[Lifesgreat]

I am 5'10" and am about 30 pounds overweight. I have found Cannondale to fit me the best (size L fits, but is a loose-which I like). Primal is small.

I also buy an occasional (heaven forbid) men's jersey. Those fit OK.

[Thorn]

6', but "short" in the torso....well, "short" for 6'. I probably can't help because I'll just buy XL to get the length and go a little baggy.

That said, my long sleeved sun jersy from Bouree is only a large, fits snug and has sleeves that are long enough when my arms are stretched out--a rarity for any long sleeved shirt.

I have an XL women's Santiti that is great. Long in the torso and snugger than a normal XL.

I've had good luck with buying men's european pro-fit in a 4. The pro-fit is lean, but long. If you're busty that solution won't work.

[silver]

I mentioned in the other thread on this (in apparel) that I taught myself to alter my jerseys. I take the elastic out of the hem and rehem it. I take in the extra fabric through the torso, so it's not floppy there. Can't make the arms longer though.