Performance-style jersey for a tall, skinny gal. Any ideas?!?

[Tokie]

I am petite, and find that the Terry jeseys come pretty small, but too long on me. I always have to roll up the sleeves - I am only 5'1" (104 lbs with 33.5 bust, and I wear their small, not x-small) The Hincapie product line is supposed to run quite small, and I think TE, Terry, and Hincapie all would have customer service during business hours so you could talk to a real person for advice. TE is great, they will run into the stock area, pull out your size and measure it with a tape measure for you - hard to find that kind of personal service anywhere else! My 5'9" girlfriend who weighs 120 has a nice ( short sleeved)Capo Forma jersey that fits her quite nicely. I think the European manufacturers do make things for skinnier cyclists! good luck! Tokie

[Kano]

Well, this brings up a question I have:

How are jerseys SUPPOSED to fit? I tried on a cool Giordiana at Sierra Trading Post the other night, and it was way too small in Large, kind of compression-short tight! (sure wish they'd had an XL to try!) The Cannondale I tried in M was way baggy.

Should they fit mostly like skin, or should there be an air layer between me and it? (and if air, how much air?)

And how long should they be?

(I'm new to buying REAL jerseys. Love the idea of those back pockets!)

Karen in Boise

[Tokie]

I like my jerseys to be "close fitting" Mainly because you don't want the fabric flapping when you ride. The sleeves ( on short sleeved jerseys) should fit your upper arm closely, but not be digging in. The length should come down long enough to keep the top of your shorts covered when you are in the drops. Sometimes clothing ends up at STP because the sizing was just not quite right! Also, some jersey lines come in a close fit and in a looser fit (presumably for those who have more to hide) Look online at photos of women pro racers to see how they wear their clothes. Then see what you like on yourself! Tokie