How to find a vest that fits.
Most motorcycle vests you find on the market today are cut for men. Some stores may not even carry a vest cut for a woman. The good thing is that just about all motorcycle apparel manufacturers are producing vests that look good on folks that are no longer small in size.
The vests I’m talking about are cut approximately 2” longer than the common shorter vests. These vests are often sized as “tall” or “long” and they fall down below the waist and cover the belt line. Another cool feature is that they often come with lacing down the sides which you can let out in the summer for added air flow on a hot day or to wear over your jacket.
Ladies will often complain about the “pucker” around the armholes by the shoulders which means that the vest was cut for a very flat chested woman or a man. A woman’s vest has a curve to the front seam allowing it to follow the “lines” which are on the front of a woman. The curve is obvious even when on a hanger and if you can’t tell, then simply lay the vest down on a counter. It should not lay flat.
Men and woman can benefit by purchasing vests that are longer and cut right for them. You’ll not only look better but you’ll be a lot more comfortable.
