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Dr. Banzai 06-21-10 01:59 PM

swrve sizing - tops
 
Swrve doesn't have a tops sizing chart, only pants - and their mailbox is full. Their 34" jeans fit better than anything I've ever had and their sizing seemed "correct" for American sizing unlike most cycling clothes where I am some sort of genetic freak in Italy.

So, if you have bought a hoodie from them was it close to the the American Apparel standard where a 44cm chest is a large? Yes, I know they cut their clothes trim fit and that's what I'm after. I usually wear a L or XL t-shirt and just want to see if there is any insight from you guys.

Dr. Banzai 06-22-10 02:04 PM

No bites?

adriano 06-22-10 03:31 PM

cycling sizing is tricky.

cc700 06-22-10 03:35 PM

my softshell swrve knickers fit better than almost any other pant i've worn. i think it's just their tailoring/cut. i have no clue about their tops, but i'd assume you could return it if you're not buying an 'oops' shirt.

Dr. Banzai 06-22-10 03:43 PM

I read this with a tailor's yard in hard.

Castelli, swrve you name it and it's all over the map for a guy who isn't hipster skinny or an Ivan Drago wannabe. cc700, considering the fit for swrve seems very traditional North American I think an XL is safe for me but I've dropped enough to take the gamble on an L. Crap.

cc700 06-22-10 03:47 PM

seriously, i am pretty sure they have a good return policy if it doesn't fit. not that you want to wait the extra week or whatever for shipping but I think you should be safe with a large. american apparel standards seem to apply to most US brands like this. you know, ones that aren't stocked at Marshall's.

Dr. Banzai 06-22-10 03:56 PM

Yeah, I shouldn't have any problems returning it from Canada.

adriano 06-22-10 04:01 PM


Originally Posted by Dr. Banzai (Post 11002999)
I read this with a tailor's yard in hard.

Castelli, swrve you name it and it's all over the map for a guy who isn't hipster skinny or an Ivan Drago wannabe. cc700, considering the fit for swrve seems very traditional North American I think an XL is safe for me but I've dropped enough to take the gamble on an L. Crap.

a majority of companies are cut idiotically large.

SlowRoller 06-22-10 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by Dr. Banzai (Post 10996289)
So, if you have bought a hoodie from them was it close to the the American Apparel standard where a 44cm chest is a large? Yes, I know they cut their clothes trim fit and that's what I'm after. I usually wear a L or XL t-shirt and just want to see if there is any insight from you guys.

I have one of their T-shirts and a jacket. Both run true-to-size in that I wear medium tops and jackets from most places, including AA, and the Swrve mediums fit me the same. I would guess their mediums are 38-40 inches in the chest, and larges 42-44. But that's just a guess. Note that they tend to run a little longer in length (sleeves and tails) on purpose, to deal with your position when riding. Have you tried giving them a call?

Dr. Banzai 06-22-10 04:50 PM

Placed to order about 10 minutes ago. I called, got the machine. Their mailbox is bouncing as full. Vacation perhaps. Paypal wasn't working at the time either, it spat me out saying there was a problem with the merchant shipping address. Visa worked.

That being said I went with an XL hiding hoodie. If it fits big then I'll keep it for something to put a layer or two underneath for the inevitable Canadian winter. My chest is a full breath 44. I might pull off an L later in the season and into late fall. Having two colours and two "fits" won't be such a bad thing if the sizing is a bit generous.

I want the regular Milwakuee in Schoeller and want to make sure the sizing is dead on too. I'm sure the hoodie will tell me what size to nab. I'm about 7 feet tall in length (short legs) so I'm covered there thankfully.

Thanks everyone for the input.


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