Plus Size Cold Weather Communiting

[antimony]

When looking for non-cycling but athletic gear, I've found looking at hunting/fishing gear to be helpful -- it's a population of active men and women who often are larger and the sizes go bigger. Men's stuff is generally longer through the torso than women's, although it can have other fit issues.

You'll probably be more comfortable on the ride home, really, because you'll be working harder uphill rather than cruising downhill (more wind, less work).

[kcmpls]

I ended up going with Land's End for both a base layer and soft shell. Of course, it has warmed up considerably, so I haven't needed them. While I'm anxious to give them a try, I happy with weather in the 40s and I'm not going to wish for colder weather.

[OakLeaf]

Did you mean your tops are too short, or that the fit through the torso causes them to ride up? If the latter, tucking my base layer into my shorts/tights helps a lot. Not only is that layer secured from riding up, but friction makes it less likely the overlayers will ride up, also.

Hope your new things work for you.

[kcmpls]

The baselayer top was too short and the fit of the shell made them ride up.

I rode in today with no problems with anything riding up. I think I found some winners!