Clothing

Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Hey All,

Just after some advice and help really, I've been having a nightmare of a time trying to find all my clothing bits. I had trouble finding some boots because I have wide feet, but I've now found some. (Yipee)

My next biggest nightmare is a jacket, I have tried loads on and a fair lot of them don't fit, (around the chest & tummy).
I've tried the biggest womens size that the clothing companies do but they don't fit.
I found an males fitting IXS one (can't remember the name of it - but it was a four xl Shocked

) that fitted, but I can't find any others that go up to that size Embarassed

Are they all going to be different sizes? even if it says 4xl (Just like most clothing)

(Before you say it, I'm not huge....!)

Any suggestions/help greatly appreciated, I hate shopping Twisted Evil

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gemma1675 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Karma :

Hi Icey,

That sounds a bit odd to me. My summer jacket is a ladies one and it is XL. In winter I used my husbands (mens!) buffalo jacket which is a medium. Both fit me a treat. In normal clothes I am a size 14. Dunno how that compares to you though.

Maybe you just need to get yourself along to one of the bigger bike shops and try loads of stuff on?

Gemma x
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Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Thanks Gemma, I have tried loads on and still havent had luck, I guess I'm going to have to take another trip around and try on even more.

I really don't understand why other females like shopping, it's torture.

It seems it like highstreet stores, you buy clothing for your size, you get it home and it's either too big or too small Rolling Eyes

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suzi_bandit · Traffic Copper Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Karma :

I've found a lot of the womens bike clothing a bit on the small side. I think it is a case of trying things on and finding out what feels good. Thing is, when you're riding the last thing you need is your concerntration broken because the clothing you're wearing is uncomfortable. Good luck.
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gemma1675 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Karma :

Icey,

I see you are in Wiltshire too. Have you tried Fowlers in Bristol? It is a big store so you can try loads on in one go without the need for traipsing from one shop to another.

Must admit to being one of those females who love shopping though Wink

G x
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Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

I'd rather get my hands dirty than shop.

Yup tried Fowlers, am obviously going to have to take another trip Neutral

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

https://www.bikersparadise.co.uk/

Ladies leathers in big sizes. I've got the Ladies Warrior jacket and it's excellent, survived a couple of crashes no problem - would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Cheers Bendy Smile

Gemma - Can you recommend anywhere else in deepest darkest Wilts that I could have a look at?

I've been to Fowlers & J&S.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Is there a Hein Gericke anywhere near you? They have loads of motorcycle clothing which is of good quality and not to hard on the wallet.

The sizes on bike clothing seem to be totally meaningless, you should always try it on anyway to make sure the armour sits in the right place and suchlike.
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Lawnie · Nearly there... Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Karma :

Yeah there's one in Bristol. From what I remember, parking is a pain though. And its in a pretty dodgy looking area.

# Hein Gericke Bristol

* Croft House, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3TB
* Manager: Claire Andrews
* Phone: 01179 244942
* Fax: 01179-244663
* Email: bristol@hg-shop.com

Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Cheers Guys!

Will check it out, as long as the car isn't going to get smashed in Laughing

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I'll be honest here, I went to a big Gericke and not a single piece of the womens clothing fitted me. If you're over a size 16 I doubt you'll have much luck with their ladies leathers.

Mens leather jackets are a no-no, they're always too big in the shoulders and usually a bit too long (which is okay until you try and sit in a riding position).

I did end up with a pair of Gericke mens trousers though, which fit really well once I chopped a couple of inches off the legs (strangely the knees are still in the right place). The Bikers Paradise trousers I had before were fine for normal riding but didn't have any stretch panels so made hanging off the bike quite difficult, thus I sold them and bought some Gericke ones.

Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Have found this :

https://www.hein-gericke.com/uk/product_info.php/cPath/1_15_7/products_id/1107

Hopefully they'll have it in the shop so I can try it on!
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gemma1675 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Karma :

ginguar · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Karma :

There is this place in Swindon https://www.stallionleathers.co.uk/ never been there but it is owned and run by a lady biker so might be worth a look as she is probably a little better at finding ladies clothing.

Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Cheers again Smile

Much appreciated!
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ginguar · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Karma :

Let me know what it's like if you happen to go there as I haven't braved it yet (I hate shopping but love motorbike shops so it's best I stay away as I am broke). I have real trouble buying women's clothing as I find they are never big enough for my arse. I seem to have the arse of a 20 stone women which is lovely Wink

Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Will do

I might get to head over this weekend, but I'm in the process of breaking my car so who knows Rolling Eyes

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Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Ginguar - I highly recommend a visit to Stallion Leathers! Specially if you want to dispose of old jackets & alterations.

I have finally found a jacket, I'm totally smitten, and the alterations to it only cost me £80. Marian was really helpful, and gave me lots of advice what she could do with different jackets.

My jacket is a very retro Alpine Stars (in a orange!) and shes just putting two panels each side to accomdate my belly Razz

Really wish I had my camera!

Pictures to follow - will have it back before my CBT (woo yay!)
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shop_addict · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 11 Dec 2004 Karma :

Icey

Glad to see you got a jacket in the end - shopping for women's bike clothes can be a nightmare (unless you're a standard size 12!).

For future reference, you might want to look at GirlsBike2:

https://www.girlsbike2.com/default.asp

At the moment there are stores in Hitchin (Herts) and Brackley (Northants), but in the next couple of months four more will be opening - Poole, Aberdeen, Dorking and North London, with more to follow over the next year. The North London store will be run by a very friendly girl known as shop_addict Very Happy

We do sizes 6-26, major brands, leather and textile, and all tailored to fit women. You even get a complimentary cuppa and biscuit while shopping.

HTH

Jo

Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Excellent News!

Open one in my neck of the woods and I'll deffo apply for a job Wink

Thanks

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shop_addict · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 11 Dec 2004 Karma :

It's a franchised business - so you can apply to buy one, and you'd be your own boss.

Shame you're not in the London area. I'm going to be needing bike-oriented shop staff asap when I open, or I'll be running around like a loony.

I've just spent the day at the Brackley store for the official opening - there were eight of us there and we were all busy!

Still, it's worth giving up the rat-race for a chance to spend all day talking to people about bikes and clothes! Wink

Jo