jersey fashion & age

[Tuckervill]

I don't like to wear designs that accentuate my bra size which strangely large. Isn't the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? But I will wear whatever designs I like as far as my bike clothes go, but dress conservatively elsewhere. I'm 47 and comfort is more important to me than design, but I do have some pretty bright colors. One is that Rwanda coffee jersey, which is eye-popping, but I have had a lot of favorable comments on it. I'm a little too statuesque to wear anything "cute" but if I like it I wear it!

Um, if that's you in your avatar, I don't see anything "strangely large". Look pretty normal to me.

Me, I was a C cup when I was 15!

Karen

[Aggie_Ama]

Um, if that's you in your avatar, I don't see anything "strangely large". Look pretty normal to me.

Me, I was a C cup when I was 15!

Karen

I was a B/C by 9th grade and a full C all through high school. Now I am a D and honestly hate having my breast complimented most days. To me they just are there, make it hard to fit a dress that fits my waist, make things that shouldn't be revealing borderline indecent. I guess when they were dropped on you starting in late elementary school they don't always seem like a gift.

Funny thing is mushed in a sports bra they don't bother me, I have never worried about a jersey and my chest. That comment was the weirdest one of the thread to me, not the age appropriateness of a jersey!

[OakLeaf]

That comment was the weirdest one of the thread to me, ...!

I'm fairly small busted but there are definitely tops I can't wear. Rectangular prints is what comes immediately to mind. IMO, few things look more ridiculous than a trapezoid that's meant to be a rectangle, all stretched out on top and skinny at the waist.

[beccaB]

I was a B/C by 9th grade and a full C all through high school. Now I am a D and honestly hate having my breast complimented most days. To me they just are there, make it hard to fit a dress that fits my waist, make things that shouldn't be revealing borderline indecent. I guess when they were dropped on you starting in late elementary school they don't always seem like a gift.

Funny thing is mushed in a sports bra they don't bother me, I have never worried about a jersey and my chest. That comment was the weirdest one of the thread to me, not the age appropriateness of a jersey!

Another thing is that even women's jerseys are not accomodating enough for women that are well endowed, but fairly thin. I don't like to feel mashed, because I'm already being mashed by my bra.

[Miranda]

I'm large enough to be somewhat uncomfortable doing things like..running.. although I did that for years and had to wear 2 bras.(DD) I usually wear a major masher bra, so some of that is hidden. I find myself wearing athletic bras all the time, because I hate to take off clothes and put other clothes on to workout in. And a COLD underwire bra is a very bad thing!

Another thing is that even women's jerseys are not accomodating enough for women that are well endowed, but fairly thin. I don't like to feel mashed, because I'm already being mashed by my bra.

I was so happy to see TE start carrying some of the recent bra brands for larger bust. A bra I own in every color from this web site is that CWX d/dd support bra. I wear a 34D in it. CWX is a great brand (sports spin off of Wacoal, wonderful quality regular bra). The internal strapping support is awesome in the CWX.

I have such a long torso, the Enell is a challenge for me. The Enell is like the freakin straight jacket of sports bras if you can get it to fit right. Unfortunately it needs a wee bit more vertical length for me. I have the beautiful pink Hope version of it in a TE order at home. It's so lovely, I want to keep it, though I know I should send it back *sigh*.

Another brand I love is Shock Absorbers. It's a UK brand. I buy it from FigLeaves.com. A site that is just as wonderful with selection and customer service as TE. The best thing is that the brand offers a wide range of small band and larger cup size combo bras. My "usual' bra from SA has vertical length adjustment--in a racer back. That's tough to find. I can't imagine trying to ride in the drops without a racer back type of bra.

As far as jersey fashion, the bustline does make a diff. Though maybe not age specific I guess. My shoulders are broader for being thin. That, plus the girls, jerseys can be too tight, or graphics popping out in ways you don't really want them to. Well... I suppose it could be age looked upon by some people... like tight stuff is not so appropriate for a woman of age. But, I figure it's just the way you are, and the jersey is suppose to be fitted. If people's minds go to the gutter that's their own doing.

One example is a Cannodale jersey I ordered recently from TE, "Sprout" jersery. I love Cannodale cuz it's longer for my torso. But one thought before seeing it in person was "hmmm, I wonder if that sprout flower graphic is going to be right over my bewb". It wasn't, btw. Just the zipper is funky. Too bad, cute fun bright jersey otherwise.

OH... my puppies, btw, are above the girls... so actually I think they balance things out.

Last of the long wind about busts in jerseys is bra color...
I have really wanted just a plain all white jersey for a while (my road bike is mostly white). But, I worry about the white becoming see through with sweat... and a white bra. I have really thought about wearing a black bra under the white jersey. That's not to say "woot hoot, look at my sexaaay black bra", BUT... the black would not become see through when wet.

Maybe the print bling would go without question then in comparison.

[Miranda]

Thanks ladies for those of you that chimed in some more.

Gheez, women have our challenges to work around in our clothes besides the posts about the hairy guys whose shorts are worn out.

Lordy, I was pondering if I was too old to wear something. These boys aren't even thinking if 'their boys' are covered from the rear view.

I have never witnessed that to date. The very thought just makes me want to stick a tire lever in my eye.

Btw, not to be of insult to our male friends here... I'm sure that t'aint a pretty sight trying to ride behind a woman either.

[OakLeaf]

But, I worry about the white becoming see through with sweat... and a white bra.

FWIW, I sweat like... well, as I said in another thread, I get in the shower to dry off. I have yet to have a bra that has any supportive value whatever become "see-through," and I have several plain white ones. The supporting fabric is just too heavy to be transparent.

[Miranda]

FWIW, I sweat like... well, as I said in another thread, I get in the shower to dry off. I have yet to have a bra that has any supportive value whatever become "see-through," and I have several plain white ones. The supporting fabric is just too heavy to be transparent.

Thx Oakleaf, that's good to know.

It's bad enough with road rage drivers, but then there's the occasional ones that "woot hoot, hey baby, nice (whatever)" while they pass. A couple times I've had the car turn around. That freaks me out to ride straight towards the nearest house etc.

A male friend commented that he thought the drivers were even meaner the nicer dressed you are (meaning, more stylish jersey, etc.). I just think about the "woot hoot, hey baby" cars in a wet t-shirt type contest jersey/bra situation makes me go ewwwe, oh no.

You are right. The good support bras are usually good material.

[beccaB]

Um, if that's you in your avatar, I don't see anything "strangely large". Look pretty normal to me.

Me, I was a C cup when I was 15!

Karen

I'm large enough to be somewhat uncomfortable doing things like..running.. although I did that for years and had to wear 2 bras.(DD) I usually wear a major masher bra, so some of that is hidden. I find myself wearing athletic bras all the time, because I hate to take off clothes and put other clothes on to workout in. And a COLD underwire bra is a very bad thing!