Clothing RANT

[Becky]

I didn't know that they made wind-resistant styles! Excellent- thanks for the heads-up!

[SadieKate]

Looki for the 3SP fabric.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSH_8210.html

[alpinerabbit]

PI Amfibs is what I wear running and XC skiing (the 2x I did it I was fine)

[VeloVT]

In addition to Sporthill (a great suggestion), check out:

--Hind
--Craft
--Swix (yes, the wax co makes xc clothing, too).
--Patagonia

I have tapered, fairly traditional rise, semi-fitted pants in a variety of weights from both Craft and Hind, some with zippered pockets. Not super stylish but very functional.

It would also be worth checking out both the Title Nine website and the Athleta website, I think I've seen traditional tapered "track pant" style pants at both.

Some stuff here too:
http://www.newmoonski.com/

[OakLeaf]

It would also be worth checking out both the Title Nine website and the Athleta website,

And I LOVE Athleta's rise rating system! Wish everyone used it.

[Crankin]

I love Athleta because they make almost every pant style in petite sizes. Ones that actually have a 28-29 inch inseam.
But I like the low rise...

[roadie gal]

Thanks for all of the suggestions.

It was actually going to the Patagonia outlet that inspired this rant. They used to make quality outdoor clothing for men AND WOMEN. But now their women's clothing seems to be less functional and more "stylish" and I mean that in the worst sense of the word.

[Miranda]

PI Amfibs is what I wear running and XC skiing (the 2x I did it I was fine)

I bought those last year luckily on sale somewhere in my size at season's end. I just took them out today on the bike. Oh my, what a nice tight! I plan on using them post bike this winter in snow for xc ski and snow shoeing. The fabric is awesome.