Lady cyclists and "Normal" clothes

anne_p

I'm hoping I'm not the only lady rider who has a problem finding normal clothes particularly jeans which actually fit!
I've been cycling for around 6 years, but only more seriously over the past couple of years. In this time my thighs and calf muscles have grown a fair bit, especially since taking up time trialling.
These days getting clothing items such as jeans and non-cycling shorts to fit me properly is near on impossible.
I am in theory a size 8/10, but if I try on jeans which fit my waist they are too tight on my thighs and calfs, if I can get them past my thighs at all!
If try on a larger size I they are fine on my legs (sometimes a bit tight) but are too big around the waist.
I wont even start on the skinny jeans fashion.....
Walking trousers used to be ok, but after a winter of decent training these are getting too tight also.
Am I the only lady cyclist who has this problem? Am I really a freak? :shock:
I am hoping someone out there knows of a clothing brand which may fit my newly weird bodyshape!

SFT

Mother jeans, even the skinny ones. Finally no huge gap at the back of the waist.

jasonbrim

Jeans with stretch are often good - most brands have a line made with stretch.
Have you tried Levi's Curve ID jeans (they also have stretch)?

nuggiebok

No you are not the only one, although my problem has nothing to do with cycling. I've always had 'strong' legs so can never find jeans to fit properly. If I do settle on a pair, within a couple of hours wear I am pulling them up coz they keep falling down, then the waist goes baggy.

Jeggings are my friend. Got a cheap £6 pair from asda and they beat all my £70+ jeans hands down!

Green_Medic

I too have had similar issues, to a varying degree. I used to play Rugby, and did a lot of weight training etc and now cycle everyday. I have fairly 'sturdy' legs. I personally really like Gap jeans (especially when they have the extra stretch). The 'always skinny' jeans aren't as scary as the sound, and have a good amount of stretch in them.

Also, Dorothy Perkins jeans are pretty good when it comes shape, they are normally pretty good value too.

nomelette

I have nothing helpful to say but I'm glad I'm not the only one!

anne_p

Thanks all, its nice to know I'm not the only one!
A friend also mentioned Levi's jeans and as I have a Levi's store not too far from me I'll give them a go. I'd rather not order on-line so I can try a few on.
I'll let you know if the Levi's are any good.

climbingpixie

I too have this problem. I like loose fitting boyfriend type jeans but finding a pair that has the right amount of slouch on the leg whilst not being too loose at the waist is impossible. I just use a belt to hide the fact that I can pull my jeans down over my hips without unbuttoning them!

I also have the same problem on my upper half thanks to years of climbing. Getting tops to fit my arms and shoulders but that don't end up looking tent-like around the waist is not easy. Thank heavens for stretch fabric!

anne_p

Levi's bold curve = perfect!
Thanks all