Originally Posted by
laterzre
I don't see why people say to size up on this stuff. Castelli and other Euro brands are made for athletic people and they fit the measurements provided on their prospective websites. If you are overweight, order a size up but stick with the sizing chart. I wear a medium Castelli bib and I am 6 ft and weigh 165 lbs. The length of the bibs is tight walking, but once you get on the bike it is perfect.
I guess this is directed at me. Forgive me for trying to help the original poster with some practical advice. I actually ordered from Amazon using their sizing chart and the shorts (XL) were too small. Sent them back, got the XXL, and they fit in the legs and the seat, but the straps are a bit too short. I have compared sizing charts, and the one on Amazon and the one on Castelli's web site disagree. According to Castelli's site, the XXL's are supposed to fit a 38 in waist, which is what I have. The sizing charts say nothing about height or body length. Thus, the sizing chart must be for short people.
As for the crack about the fit being for athletic people, is 165 pounds where you have to be to be athletic? I didn't know that was the standard. I guess football players and hockey players who are 6 foot and 225 must then be unathletic ;-)