30th March 2010, 03:51 PM
I might be an odd example as I am short but wide!
I find that I have to wear large or extra large in vis-vests or coats to get them to fasten over my chest but then they don't fit elsewhere, or the massive sleeves get in the way. Same for trousers, I have to buy a large or extra-large to get them to fit over my massive hips, but then the waists are too large and the legs are way too long. For hi-vis trousers the waist to crotch length is usually too long, so the crotch usually falls several inches below where it needs to be, therefore the inside seam tends to split when stepping up into the site hut or up a large baulk. I am lucky in that my shoe size is a 6 so some manufacturers go that small, but the boots tend to be too wide on my feet.
The rest of my clothing I have resorted to buying in Millets or Tiso where they make outdoor clothing for women
I find that I have to wear large or extra large in vis-vests or coats to get them to fasten over my chest but then they don't fit elsewhere, or the massive sleeves get in the way. Same for trousers, I have to buy a large or extra-large to get them to fit over my massive hips, but then the waists are too large and the legs are way too long. For hi-vis trousers the waist to crotch length is usually too long, so the crotch usually falls several inches below where it needs to be, therefore the inside seam tends to split when stepping up into the site hut or up a large baulk. I am lucky in that my shoe size is a 6 so some manufacturers go that small, but the boots tend to be too wide on my feet.
The rest of my clothing I have resorted to buying in Millets or Tiso where they make outdoor clothing for women
Lucy