bibs?

[Bluetree]

Voler does make women's bibs, especially for custom orders.
I prefer men's, though. They just fit better, if I can find them in small enough sizes.

I like Voler's women's bibs, which go down to XS. I know then men's bib have a different chamois (I don't know how many of these options are available for non-custom orders). From our team ordering site:

VOLER COMPRESSION FABRIC FOR 2009
New Elite compression fabric for shorts and skinsuits features improved breathability, reduced wind drag and increased sun protection

NEW IMPROVED MEN'S PAD FOR 2009
The 13” Ion SL is more comfortable for 2009 with higher density foam. The seamless design uses multi layer bonded technology for the most advanced pad in our line.

WOMEN'S-SPECIFIC PAD
The 10” Diamante pad was created specifically for women. The seamless, multi level, dual density foam construction is perfect for all riding conditions. The ultra soft, antibacterial MircoXfine fabric is also fully perforated for additional breathability.

Disadvantage... complete undress if you wanna pee

Not really, but full-zip jerseys are the key. Unzip, hang your jersey on a hook (or if need be hold it in your teeth) and do your business. It doens't take much longer than shorts, with ten times the benefits. If you don't have a full-zip jerseys... it's a royal PITA (hence, I no longer purchase anything without full-zip).

Hello, I just briefly skimmed the thread, not sure if anyone has recommended Boure. I have a pair of their knickers that at the time I ordered them I considered having them alter them to BIB-knickers for an extra $20. The chamois is nice and thin (to me at least). Very comfortable. And not an outrageous price.
If you want I'll send you a photo of the chamois

I ordered a bibshort from Boure once and was pleased with their customer service. They will offer to make you a custom-fit tight or short in any way you want, not just length.

Problem was... I hated their bib-short, which simply had straps sewn onto a regular pair of shorts. The whole point of a bibshort is to eliminate the waistband, IMHO. To me, that's like painting a bike pink and calling it WSD. I sent it back.

[aicabsolut]

I like Voler's women's bibs, which go down to XS. I know then men's bib have a different chamois (I don't know how many of these options are available for non-custom orders). From our team ordering site:

When I got my Voler shorts, they used the same pad for men's and women's. Honestly, the pad wasn't the problem with them. Rather, the butt in the women's was too curvy, which then got saggy. With the bibs, I'd have to order up a size to get the straps to fit. Men's XS is tall enough and small enough in the hips and butt. I did use my BF's men's S skinsuit a lot this year. It was a little big (with some chamois shifting issues), but it worked out ok in the cold cold races, because I could easily fit one warm LS baselayer on underneath, and for a race in 34 degrees and 30mph winds, I managed 2--one underarmour heatgear LS baselayer and one coldgear. hah. It was plenty tall for me at 5'7" and change, so XS would be ideal.

Another problem I have with women's bibs in general (such as with Hincapie or ChampionSystems) is that the pad is often really really wide in the middle, which gives it (even when thin) an awful super maxipad kind of feeling. Men's ones are a bit narrower, and while I sometimes have a problem getting enough cushion on my sit bones, there's less bunching going on in the middle. That and with extra curvy cuts (often putting me between an XS and S) and too short inseams for my liking on the women's shorts, I go with men's. Men's jerseys also fit me better, so maybe I'm abnormal.

[Bluetree]

This is the current pad used by Voler for their women's bibs (at least for our kits). Not my first choice for super long rides, but I don't find it too wide... and I ride a 133 saddle!

(According to the specs, the women's version has "a higher rise, a slightly shorter inseam and more room in the hips")