jersey fashion & age

[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.