Queer-eye for the straight woman

[Trek420]

On the upside, I did learn that big girls make excellent air bags when you endo.

That's nice to know should I get the chance to serve as an airbag for someone I'll just station myself on a corner of the next Tour de C TT. That's one way to get a cool Rock Racing jersey.

And just how did we find this out pray tell?

[Velobambina]

Lori--Hope you'll stick around. I loved your story and it was obvious that the salesperson really made your day and was helpful. These days, that's pretty rare.

We all have different "hot" buttons, I guess. When I read something that hits one of mine, I try to remember that our diversity is what makes life interesting. And we all have goodness inside us and most people don't mean to offend. Even those who try to hurt, there's something wrong inside that person's heart. We all suffer---it's the one thing all of us have in common. If I remind myself of that, it's easier for me to remember that what V says is true: it's not all about ME. Thank goodness for that!

[LoriO]

Sorry if I over reacted last night, I was having a really bad night at work and then when I started reading things here it just made it worse.

Sundial, nice to know there is someone else out there that feels the same pain I do when it comes to shopping for tops. What a pain!

If you even come up to CT I know a great shop with a wonderful salesman that I can send you too!

[teigyr]

I'm 5'11" and am not rail thin. It's next to impossible to find tops that don't expose my midriff!!!

I still think it's so great that he took the time to help you. I know, for me at least, it's difficult to shop because I get into ruts. Sometimes it takes an outsider, especially one with fashion sense, to actually do some good

[sundial]

And just how did we find this out pray tell?

Uh, the hard way.

If you even come up to CT I know a great shop with a wonderful salesman that I can send you too!

LOL! He sounds like fun!

[IFjane]

Lori--Hope you'll stick around. I loved your story and it was obvious that the salesperson really made your day and was helpful. These days, that's pretty rare.

We all have different "hot" buttons, I guess. When I read something that hits one of mine, I try to remember that our diversity is what makes life interesting... If I remind myself of that, it's easier for me to remember that what V says is true: it's not all about ME. Thank goodness for that!

LoriO, please stay! As one who has put her pedal in her mouth more times than I would like to count, I know somewhat how you feel; but also know how wonderful these women are. This is a wonderful, diverse community that I enjoy every day. Some days I lurk, some days I post, some days I wish I had only lurked! But it is all good - again, please stay.

[VeloVT]

LoriO, please stay! As one who has put her pedal in her mouth more times than I would like to count, I know somewhat how you feel; but also know how wonderful these women are. This is a wonderful, diverse community that I enjoy every day. Some days I lurk, some days I post, some days I wish I had only lurked! But it is all good - again, please stay.

Thanks IFJane, I wanted to say this but couldn't find the right words so I canceled out my post. +1!

[Zen]

I don't shop at all anymore, I just wait for Knot's clothing reviews and buy that.

[VeloVT]

Yesterday I got a Colorado Cyclist catalog and was lamenting to my boyfriend how ugly the Castelli 08 pieces are. This made me sad because I am normally a Castelli fan.

http://www.castelli-us.com/ps-949-4-firenze-jersey.aspx
http://www.castelli-us.com/ps-945-4-pois-jersey.aspx
http://www.castelli-us.com/ps-951-4-fever-jersey.aspx
http://www.castelli-us.com/pc-946-1-tatoo-jersey.aspx
etc...

He said, "you CAN'T buy any more cycling clothes!!!!".

[KnottedYet]

I don't shop at all anymore, I just wait for Knot's clothing reviews and buy that.

Oooh, tell Susan! Can I work on comission? (hee hee).

I don't know doodly-squid about fashion (LoriO, I need your salesguy!) but I can talk about clothes!

[Trek420]

Brief shout out to our own TE. Anytime I've called they've provided store-like shopping experience and advice online or over the phone. I've often read reports of TE'sters being pulled off the phone or out of the office to try something on for a customer because they are about the same size/shape as the caller.

I think that's normal for them if someone is in doubt and they have time.

Long live TE