Triangle Fit
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: XXL
The fabric seemed perfect for some late fall riding, but it fell short on fit for my frame, so it had to go back.
I am roughly a womens 14 in the shoulders and 16 in the hips; I ordered the XXL. It was extra roomy in the shoulders, but tapered beyond a slim fit through the waist and hips. I expect a lot of apparel to be "slim" through the hips, but in this case, with the extra room in the shoulders, I would say it's best made for a triangle fit with the slim side on the bottom (vs an all around straight fit). Now that I think about it... it was like trying to wear a men's t-shirt on a curvy frame. So, if that is your need, this may work for you.
My other impression was that this piece was trying too hard in the panel and articulation department, but since I didn't actually use it on the bike, I would take that with a small grain of salt. I'm sure it was built to one specific fit model, and that person is the far opposite end of the spectrum for me.
For the fit, I will say it "runs small" for a XXL on account of it not fitting through the hips (though technically it runs big in the shoulders).