Closest to cycling chic & why I can't get into cycling chic

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I've actually had people tell me on my blogs to wear ordinary clothing or whatever.

And I especially resent it ....when they're cycling men. They have no clue about the cost, quality (or lack of) for women's clothing off bike. Unless their SO, sisters, etc. are petite/have unusual sizing, they really don't know the difficulty of finding clothing that fits at right style without paying too much money. (which already some of you have politely told me I am paying too much. You're entitled to have a more informed opinion....you shop around for women's clothing.)

Dearie would never dream of telling me what to wear on bike...except to be comfortable and safe.

When going with someone who hasn't cycled for years, I might suggest politely something more comfortable if I saw clearly the person was going to start off uncomfortable in tight jeans, etc. Fortunately I haven't had to cycle with a newbie in thin rubber beach flip flops, etc. (It makes me wince just to think about it.)