| Re: euro jersey sizing (tall & skinny)
Benjamin Lewis wrote:
> My cycling club is currently preparing to order some long sleeved wool
> cycling jerseys, and I'd like to purchase one. Unfortunately, I
> can't try one on before I order. They come in "euro sizing"; and
> they've provided a sizing chart as follows:
>
> Euro 3 Euro 4 Euro 5
> 5'0 to 5'6" 5'6" to 5'10" 5'10" and up
> 135-150 lbs 150-165 lbs 165-180 lbs
> 36-37 chest 38-39 chest 40-41 chest
>
> I'm roughly 6'2", weigh a little over 150 lbs, and I believe my chest
> size is approximately 36-37 (it's possible that I'm measuring wrong,
> but if so it's more likely that this is on the high side).
>
> Are there any other tall skinny guys out there with euro sized
> clothing who can give me a recommendation? I prefer my jerseys not
> to hang too loosely (ideally should be touching my skin everywhere).
> It's also nice if the arms are long enough, but as long as they're
> somewhat reasonable this is a second priority.
>
> One thought I had was to order the size 4, and look into getting it
> taken in if it's annoyingly loose, but I'd prefer not to have to do
> this if there's a size that fits better.
That's probably a good plan. Smaller sizes are otherwise proportioned for a
smaller/shorter person, so I wouldn't go there. It's usually pretty easy to
take in the side seams, but the rest will never fit right if you buy a shirt
that's too small for your height. Even with less flesh on your bones, a smaller
size won't match the proportions of your frame.
I have two siblings w/ over 10 years each in haberdashery, so I have a pretty
good idea what works. Yes, I've had the tailor in my brother's store work on my
cycling clothes.
Matt O.
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