Quote Originally Posted by sah View Post
cycling dress/ long jersey style with pockets... the Terry dress has no pockets.

summer long sleeve jerseys, for sun protection in pretty prints.

relaxed fit without elastic in the sleeves and bottom hem
+1 More selection styles in cycling dress with skort piece or shorts underneath. And style selection that includes short-sleeves, not just sleeveless. Being in the Northwest Pacific Coast, it never gets so hot in summer that sleeveless dresses is critical compared to other regions in Canada/U.S.

I need the pocket (with a zipper) to put in my key & security card s since I cycle down into underground parking garages where bikes are locked up.

I actually have never understood the main reason to have fitted elastic at bottom hem on cycling jersey. To prevent blowing around in wind/improve aerodynamic properties?? Usually alot of cycling shorts/long tights aren't too low rise for draftiness. The elasticized cycling jersey hem flatters VERY few people. Instead it emphasizes tummies on men and women.

I also agree to Eden's cycling shorts with no need to show belly button /or have low-rise shorts. And this is coming from myself, who is already slim so it's not about how I look to "cover up" my tummy.

Unlike some, I wear my cycling jerseys (long & short-sleeved) abit looser, not entirely fitted. I like cycling jerseys with A-line side cut for abit of shape at least. The reason why I don't like them tight against me (even though I'm 97 lbs.):

a) In case I wear a bra that's too thin, my boob headlights won't show too much in coolness.

b) After eating a nice meal after getting to place by bike, my stomach expands.

c) I feel WAY HOTTER in tight tops in summer heat especially temp. over 80 degrees F. For 85-90 F, just forget it. I hate tight tops when cycling / hiking/walking around in high temp.

d) I don't wear sleeveless tops when I cycle...I'm out in the sun for hours during cycling season. I never have. I would like to protect my skin on upper abdomen. I already had a false skin melanoma scare related to my face.

Yes, I am not typical, especially on d) but now into my 18th yr. of regular cycling I am SO GLAD I don't wear sleeveless cycling wear. Now I see women my age, the skin around their upper body, affected greatly by sun....