Sneak Peek: Sheila Moon Fall 2009 Apparel

[jobob]

I agree w most everyone about the panel - something less obvious, that blends better w the pants leg, would be good.

Nice outfit, though.

Wow Susan, I didn't realize at first that was you - lookin' great!

[singletrackmind]

Ahhh in the front,
on the rear!

[Zen]

I'm no fan of houndstooth but the design is good. I might consider them in a solid color.
I'm currently wearing this

[Susan Otcenas]

I'm currently wearing this

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Zen,

I wore something just like that (made by Skirt Sports) on my run this morning. We've been thinking about carrying the Skirts Sports version in the fall, so I've been test-wearing a pair.

I *mostly* like it. But, for the 1st 10 minutes, I feel like it's going to slide right down off my hips, and I have to hike it up a bit. Once I start to sweat - after about 10 minutes or so - it stays (sticks?) in place right where it belongs for the rest of my work out. I had the same reaction to it the first time I wore it a few weeks ago.

How well do you like the Athleta version? I might think about buying one for comparison purposes, if you are happy with yours...

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Susan

[Zen]

It looks great but the waist rise is a little lower than I'm used to. Most women probably won't have a problem with that rise.They seem to be well made.

I usually wear my pants in the Fred Mertz style but I'm becoming accustomed to the rise.

I think they would be very popular.

[Selkie]

Agree w/everyone else about the reinforced patch. Put it inside!!

I like the fabric and color. I would buy these w/no chamois (regular pants).

[Susan Otcenas]

Agree w/everyone else about the reinforced patch. Put it inside!!

I like the fabric and color. I would buy these w/no chamois (regular pants).

As reinforcement, it wouldn't be effective on the inside. It's not a pad; it's solely for abrasion resistance. I have a pair in black (you hardly notice the reinforcement panel), and if I'm going any significant distance, I wear a cycle liner underneath for padding.

You all have been VERY helpful with your feedback. I'll be sure to send a link to this thread to Sheila, so that she can read your feedback as well.

Susan

[Trek420]

As reinforcement, it wouldn't be effective on the inside. It's not a pad; it's solely for abrasion resistance. I have a pair in black (you hardly notice the reinforcement panel), and if I'm going any significant distance, I wear a cycle liner underneath for padding.

I love Sheila Moon and her design and far be it from me to disagree with her. And where is my button that says "ask me about my degree in design". Back in the day I was in school this was called "social error".

That is the t-shirt with the logos right smack dab on the b00bs, the typo that is an obscenity in Farsi for a product bound for the Middle East ...

I don't want to beat a dead horse but while her clothes are a wonderful solution for cycle wear you can step off the bike and into the store or a meeting. WE understand why someone would want abrasion resistance, preaching to the choir!

People in the store or meeting who we are trying to wow with our coolness and hipness will not.

Looking through the eyes of a non-cyclist it looks just wrong.

The outfit is almost perfect yet I bet RuPaul (see RuPaul rides thread) has no visible abrasion resistant stripe or chamois pad. Knowing Sheila she'll find the perfect pad for the fabric or vice versa and have a version that is even more stunning.

[Crankin]

I have been eyeing that skirt/legging combo for running, too.
Susan, my experience with Athleta is that everything fits well, is well made, and they listen to their customers' needs. I have one of their running skorts, but the shorts part are more like underwear, like the inside of running shorts. I wear it, but I'd rather get one with bike-like shorts underneath. There are so many cute skorts around, but many of them are regular sizes and even the size 2s are too big in the waist for me. I do better with xsmall, small, etc. I guess no one will be making petite sized skorts...
I had the same reaction to the back of those pants. I would wear them if the liner looked less, ah, gross.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I have been eyeing that skirt/legging combo for running, too.

I just pretty much wear black leggings/capris with various short skirts every day for everything anyway- it's my typical uniform in normal life. I don't really need them to buy them attached to each other, but it's a clever idea if it fits you well.
Here's just one 'Sheila Moon combination' I wear:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showp...35&postcount=9
I have about 10 different short skirts in prints, a few boleros in various prints and colors, and I usually team everything with the black capris and a black top. I only wear the boleros sometimes for variety, mostly just a black top.
It's a wardrobe that I can do most everything in, and works really well for me- especially with my 'pear' shape.

[Susan Otcenas]

Wow Susan, I didn't realize at first that was you - lookin' great!

Thanks Jo. *I* can hardly believe it's me! I thought for sure our photographer has photoshopped my hips to be so slim-looking. But nope, it's the real deal. As of yesterday, I finally weigh less than I did when I was 25 years old!

Susan