Body Armour

[OakLeaf]

No input on the body armor, but plenty of experience with the bruises as a former Highlander sailor.

What about a sleeveless blouse or cami for going to and from the office, and a suit jacket? (Actually, when I was working, long sleeves were a must in any case; plus, most buildings kept the AC cranked so high that you'd want a sweater or a suit jacket anyhow.)

Darker ("suntan") pantyhose were enough to hide the bruises on my legs well enough for me. I've got so many scars on my legs that a few more bruises here and there hardly make a difference.

And, I don't see anything embarrassing about explaining that you're an active person who likes rough-and-tumble fun! I think most people assume domestic violence when they see a woman with bruises, and they may be embarrassed to say anything to you about it. Telling them a little bit about the ride where you got the bruises could be a great icebreaker.

[solobiker]

This is an old thread but maybe someone will comment.

How well does this protect against bruising? I now have a more professional job and would like to stop going to work looking like I have been in a fight. A few weeks ago I bruised my wrist ridiculously bad. It is too hot to wear long sleeves but those buises were terrible. I think this is really hurting my confidence because no one likes falling but when you bruise extremely easy it is embarassing to explain later.

I hear ya...I had a pretty bad fall 2 weeks ago. My left leg/ankle is still very swollen and I have to limp when I walk. I also have bruises on both arms from my "tumble" Luckily most people that I work with know that I am an actvie person, although they were talking about banning me from my mtn bike. I hope in another week or so I can get back out on the bike.

[crazycanuck]

Do the folks at your work know you mtn bike? Perhaps putting a pic of you on your mtn bike as computer wallpaper may be a suggestion.

AM, it's part of the game, if you don't want to explain it to them, don't do dirt.. You should see some of the bruises a friend of ours had a few weeks ago You'd think she'd been in a fight..She was,...with the dirt!

[~J~]

You'd think she'd been in a fight..She was,...with the dirt!

Lol! That was me yesterday! Fighting with the dirt, and the rocks, and the grass.. argh. Got bloody knees today!