need help with jerseys

[cherinyc]

well roshelluop - thanks for feeling my pain. I was kind of surprised that I wasn't finding many threads on this subject. BTW I looked at your profile, and saw we are similar in other ways - my birthday is Sept 17 (we're both Virgos) and my bf is also an advanced rider (I am new).
funny huh?
SalsaMTB - As far as trying things on - it seems that the few stores around here all carry the same brands (2 or 3 maybe), and the women's size selection is pretty scarce. Something tells me they don't go out of their way to keep much women's stock.
Veronica - Plan B is definitely to go pocket-less, but it makes me jealous of those who are....pocketfull. I have been pretty much wearing aerobic type tops, or tanks over a sports bra.
I have the shoes, the (one pair) shorts, the bike - I just want a jersey gosh darnnit. And can someone please tell me why these are sooooo expensive? I used to be a clothing buyer for Macys, and have seen much better quality clothing items for much less $$$. Supply and demand I am guessing, but bad decisions can get costly - even if it's just shipping costs of buying, returning.
I assume also, that if I lived somewhere more outdoorsy (I am moving to Denver in November - YIPPEE!!!) I would find a better selection? Not so much here.

[Veronica]

Even when I have pockets, I try not to use them. I keep my current food in a Bento box and extra food in a small handlebar bag. I do have a ton of jerseys... I suggested the Patagonia stuff because it is tight fitting like a bike jersey and useful. I wear mine in the winter under my jerseys for extra warmth.

Good luck in your search.

V.

[cherinyc]

Even when I have pockets, I try not to use them. I keep my current food in a Bento box and extra food in a small handlebar bag. I do have a ton of jerseys... I suggested the Patagonia stuff because it is tight fitting like a bike jersey and useful. I wear mine in the winter under my jerseys for extra warmth.

good idea with the patagonia - I never thought of using them as layering pieces for the colder months. They're dual performers that way.
Are they expensive?

[miffy'sFuji]

I suggest looking at mountain biking jerseys. I got one made by zoic that is longer than my shebeest jersey. I also just got a mountain hardwear (it has sleeves though) and it is by far the longest. I'm 5'8" with a fairly long torso. I find that the shebeests are especially flattering to those who have a little more up top.

[cherinyc]

i have seen some of the Zioc jerseys - they look nice - definitely higher end.

[HappyAnika]

I'm a 36 C and I have trouble finding jerseys that aren't too tight in the chest as well. I think that whoever is designing these things assumes that all women who are athletic wear a size A bra. Not true! Anyway, of my 3 jerseys, 2 fit better through the chest, one is from REI, its the Novarra brand. Its a sleeveless and the arm holes are perfect for me, not too big, not too small. The length is good, but it does have the elastic hem. Doesn't ride up on me though. The other one is by Canari, its a long-sleeve without the elastic hem and is super comfy. My DH has a short sleeve Canari and his has the elastic hem, so I don't know if they only leave it off the long-sleeve??? I saw you are moving to Denver this fall. I live about 30 mi. north of there, but very near Boulder and it really doesn't get more outdoorsy than Boulder. I can't say the ladies selection here is great. Not bad, but not great, so don't get your hopes up too much. The riding is excellent though . . .

[songlady]

I am a big fan of Canari Jerseys. They have room for my chest (36DD) and contour nicely at the waist line. The majority of them also are elastic free, a must in my book!

[morsecode]

I am a big fan of Canari Jerseys. They have room for my chest (36DD) and contour nicely at the waist line. The majority of them also are elastic free, a must in my book!

This is exactly what I was going to say
I'm 5'7" and ... um... 38D
I have a few Canari jerseys (size XL) and they fit me perfectly

There's a really great seller on ebay that I've purchased from quite a bit

[cherinyc]

I saw you are moving to Denver this fall. I live about 30 mi. north of there, but very near Boulder and it really doesn't get more outdoorsy than Boulder. . .

girl - you better believe I will be staying in contact with you. my bf knows a ton of people in that area, but for me, after being in Princeton, NJ for about 8 months and not making many friends - I am so excited to move to a place that is more active than here. I spent some time at Beaver Creek, and then Telluride earlier this year, and just the energy alone was different.
People there see the advantages of whatever the weather brings - snow=snow sports - snow melts=rafting the rapids - mountains=good cycling...etc.
I won't get my hopes too high about the selection though. I can tell by searching online that the selection - OVERALL - for women, is not that great. Shame really.

[mtbdarby]

Cheri,
You might want to check out a hincapie jersey. I just bought a new sleeveless one on ebay for - $18! It was much longer in the torso than all my other jerseys. It has more of a gripper on the bottom than elastic. I'm not a fan of elastic on the bottom either but it doesn't bother me, and I'm pear shaped so they slide up with elastic. Hope that helps.

[light_sabe_r]

Cheri...

I'm not exactly Big busted... (I'm a 12B in Aus sizing... Sorry NO idea what that equtes to US wise) but I've found that the Jerseys shipped here are way too short. They fit nicely around the bust for me but ride up to past my navel! (I feel like I'm wearing a crumpled crop top!)

I recently ordered a European women's Jersey. Nalani Tilady. It is an AWESOME cut. It's probably a little baggy around the bust for me but the length is much longer and the shape conforms OVER my hips instead of above it. the waist is elasticised but not to the same extent as my first jersey which I'd bought from Anaconda.

[Veronica]

good idea with the patagonia - I never thought of using them as layering pieces for the colder months. They're dual performers that way.
Are they expensive?

I got mine on sale last year. I regularly check their web special page. I think regular price is in the $40 - $50 range.

V.