Random thoughts about clothing

[lph]

They could look like this

http://plaidstallions.blogspot.com/s...hion%20mockery

[kfergos]

My question is, why do winter clothes not have more reflective bits? Clothing designers use reflective bits as decoration, but for winter riding, most of us will be out in the dark 90% of the time. I want clothing COVERED in reflectors, not just sporting a stylish little logo on some edge.

Also where are the good, breathable waterproof pants? I've used GoreTex ones; they're like riding inside a rain fly. I've used quasi-waterproof ones with breathable backs, but they soak through in the end. I've heard the amfibs are good, but haven't gotten to try them out yet. Seriously, winter pants need some work.

[lph]

Also where are the good, breathable waterproof pants? I've used GoreTex ones; they're like riding inside a rain fly. I've used quasi-waterproof ones with breathable backs, but they soak through in the end. I've heard the amfibs are good, but haven't gotten to try them out yet. Seriously, winter pants need some work.

I agree on the reflectors, and usually add a couple of wide reflector bands around my wrists and ankles in winter. One more thing to put on, no wonder it takes me 20 mins to get out the door...

The amfibs are good but are not waterproof. They're excellent for most winter weather I get, though, which is chilly-damp (light rain/drizzle) or dry-cold, but when it's really pouring I roll out the GoreTex pants. They're cycle-cut so fit ok, and they work reasonably well but I have to go slower and try not to build up a sweat.

[indysteel]

My question is, why do winter clothes not have more reflective bits? Clothing designers use reflective bits as decoration, but for winter riding, most of us will be out in the dark 90% of the time. I want clothing COVERED in reflectors, not just sporting a stylish little logo on some edge.

On this same note, what's the deal with black jerseys, jackets and the like? TE has a number of new Shebeest items posted that only come in black. I generally like Shebeest clothes, but I won't buy a jersey or jacket in black-- certainly not for winter riding. Why would I want to wear something that makes me blend into the road? I like high vis colors for my upper body.

[lph]

I listened to TE-Susan on that video clip she posted, and she had an interesting point: she pointed out that a lot of colours, not only black, are virtually black in the dark. So if you ride in true darkness you either want to go for very light colours, (white, pale yellow, which are pretty impractical and would get darn grimy in my winter weather) or better - festoon yourself with reflecting material. Just a thought.

[bmccasland]

They could look like this

http://plaidstallions.blogspot.com/s...hion%20mockery

Somewhere there's a picture of my little sister in that dress. There was a point in life where we were dressed out of the Sears catalogue. Including matching polyester outfits.

[violette]

They could look like this

http://plaidstallions.blogspot.com/s...hion%20mockery

I love it!! I went to a Halloween party once 70s style and we had a blast!! You should have seen the afro hair and blue eye shadow, it was hillarious. I'm with you on the tight waistband. I'm a size 7 and I need large to XL.

[wolfak]

They could look like this

http://plaidstallions.blogspot.com/s...hion%20mockery

I think we need a new thread sharing old photos of us wearing wonderful things like those ensembles. I have some pretty bad ones myself. My mom used to sew me little outfits that matched hers!