I am 5'3 and 140 lbs so I'm not a thin elite person with an athletic figure. I'm not overweight but I am what u would call 'a little thick' through my upper body. I see all these gorgeous vests on cyclists and wish I could find something to replace my baggy bright yellow Pearl Izumi that has lasted me over 20 years. When I try something new on, the arms and body are too long and so I tell myself 'nothing is wrong with my PI vest' and go home dejected. After following in love with this new vest online for so many reasons such as: it's overall style, it's a little shorter in length fitting my body better, the color is gorgeous, it has some stretch, three pockets on the back are deep enough for a variety of items, a two way zipper is like icing on the cake, and free returns! I've worn it several time riding and I'm sold! Not too warm but also providing warmth when needed. It's so comfortable! And this 73 year old grandma feels rather hip!! I'm tempted to buy a second one'
I have long, not super beefy legs and was getting frustrated finding any women's shorts or bibs that didn't just hit mid or upper thigh, and that also stay put. These hit lower mid-thigh and the silicone grippers work really well to keep them from riding up. I love the more matte feel of the fabric - not at all shiny. I have also come to like the Progetto X2 Air Donna seat pad - far better than the super bulky "Kiss" versions I have tried in the past.
