Oh - don't get me started on buying pants! It's a good thing hipsters haven't gone out of style
I just measured, and my chest is just over 35" (I am also a 34D), but I have reasonably narrow shoulders, and what I affectionately refer to as T-Rex arms... The sleeves on the jerseys do fit a bit on the snug side on the elastic banding.
I didn't buy the heavier weight. I could have probably gotten away with a medium if I did that I think - if it's any comparison, I have several of the Pearl Izumi Select long sleeved fleece jerseys that are a size medium. I did just buy the size small wind vest though.
I can't compare the chamois, unfortunately, as I bought the standard one. I like it a lot - really comfortable on long rides. I don't remember exactly what the shorts model is, but they have flat lock stitching. I REALLY like that they are a bit higher waisted than others (and by that, I don't really mean high waisted, but that the material is not mesh quite so low) - I have a long torso, and jerseys tend to ride up on me. With these shorts, I don't have an issue with the white mesh showing, which I have had with other brands (Castelli, for instance). I ride A LOT, and get a lot of saddle sores through the year. These shorts don't bother me the same way that some others have in the past.
Overall, the quality is good, and the fit is also good. I am also a bad person, and wash and dry the kits in the machines (wash in cold).
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions!
SheFly




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