Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
I want a pair of bib shorts, and have been looking at our hosts offerings. I really like the Giordana - especially where the straps are, that there would be no clasp across the girls and there is little material on the back. As a new rider, however, the cost is a little much to justify

That brings my selection down to the less expensive Giordana and PI bib shorts.

I am a little concerned about that strap across the boobs for the PI shorts, but I understand the sizing of PI shorts as I have a regular pair of their shorts as well as their baggy shorts.

The problem with me and sizing charts is how I am built. If you go by the numbers, I am an x-large in the waist and a medium in the hips. I can wear PI medium shorts with no problem. I know that TE has a generous return policy if something doesn't fit, but am preparing to go on vacation and want to try my best to get it right the first time

Does anyone have experience with Giordana bib shorts/sizing? I figure I can remove the PI boob clasp if it bothers me... Choices, choices...
I loooooove the Giordana bibs. In fact, that's what I'm wearing in my profile picture!

Buy according to your hips, not your waist. There is no "waist" on the bibs to feel snug or bind. If you buy by your waist measurement, you are asking for trouble in terms of fabric shifting around. Shifting fabric = chafing.