Problem: Long Torso, Short Jerseys....

[Andrea]

I also have broad shoulders and a long torso. I found that what fits me best is a Hincapie jersey in a men's small. Other men's smalls fit, too, but it's hit & miss. I can wear a women's medium in Verge stuff, too, as long as I make sure my shorts are pulled up & secured (or if I wear bib shorts).

I highly recommend bib shorts, because then if your shirt is a little short, you won't have plumber's butt. Also, tri tops tend to be a lot shorter than regular roadie tops.

[Thorn]

The best luck I've had is with Descente women's line. Primal Wear can work if I'm willing to go up a size. Cannondale is longer, but fits me oddly in other ways. My Boure stuff is pretty good on the length, too.

But, suggestion: ask the fine folks at TE. They can probably make suggestions tout de suite. Some of the jerseys on their site they even politely mark as running short or long in the torso.

[GLC1968]

I'm long in the torso as well, but because I'm short overall, I can usually just get a size bigger to cover it.

That said, my longest jerseys are men's jerseys (which doesn't normally work with my hips) and my Louis Garneau women's jerseys (which are actually too long for me!).

I agree with giving the people at TE a call. They are supremely helpful and will be able to point you towards the styles they carry that run long. They'll even compare some jerseys side by side for you.

[7rider]

If you can still find them, Nike jerseys tend to be pretty long.
Nike is getting out of the bike clothing business, so most shops have them on the clearance rack (my favorite place to shop!).
I actually have found Descente to be a bit too short for me. I've had pretty good luck with the few Terry pieces I've had.
I second the mention of bib shorts...

[VeloVT]

I have the longwaisted problem too. Are you looking for bike jerseys or tri tops? From what I've seen, unfortunately, it seems like tri tops have a tendency to be even shorter (that is, they are cut shorter by design, but they seem to run shorter even given that).

I have found Castelli, Gore and Sportful to fit well in the length department (all of these fit me well generally too). PI & Shebeest tend to be too short for me. Sugoi is kind of in the middle. I have tried on Sheila Moon stuff (haven't quite been moved to buy any), and it seems to be longer too. If you are inclined to try it (and can stomach the prints ), I would say it runs at least a size larger than most cycling apparel, so consider sizing down.

[sundial]

I'm long in the torso too and I've decided to start buying men's jerseys. The pockets are bigger and the length is right. If you want to stick with women's jerseys, Louis Garneau stuff seems to be longer. I would call TE and talk with Susan. She is extremely helpful in suggesting brands that fit our body type.

[Urlea]

Thanks for all of the input! It's definitely nice to know that I'm not the only one with this issue.

My husband was a sweetie and did the research to find me a long enough tri-suit for a b-day gift. Which is actually how I ended up on this site. So I'm covered in that regard. But for training and longer rides with friends I'll need a jersey.

Do any of you ride with something other then a jersey?

I was curious if some of you would mention trying men's jerseys. This too had crossed my mind. I'm just wondering if they will be small enough everywhere else. I don't mind roomier clothing just not when riding. What North Dakota lacks in hills it makes up with in wind so the added fabric is just left flapping in the breeze.

The bib-shorts are a good idea. Question though, do they tend to get uncomfortable with the added straps of a sports bra or isn't it to noticible? Also, do they make you want to take up wrestling? (always the mental image I get when thinking of them.)

I'll search around a bit for some the brands you ladies listed. It's really to bad a fair amount of them don't list the length under product information.

Hopefully the TE sales reps will be able to answer that. It's great to know they are helpful.

[aicabsolut]

If you can still find them, Nike jerseys tend to be pretty long.
Nike is getting out of the bike clothing business, so most shops have them on the clearance rack (my favorite place to shop!).
I actually have found Descente to be a bit too short for me. I've had pretty good luck with the few Terry pieces I've had.
I second the mention of bib shorts...

Nike jerseys (for women) are TIGHT in the shoulders.

I go with men's small or extra small, race cut.