Coeur tri gear

[Susie]

tagging kams gumi because I think you guys have worn Coeur gear? 

Do you like it?  How does their sizing run?

I am suddenly realizing how many tri shorts I need.  My training plan has me bricking every Sat, Sun, and some Tuesdays & Thursdays.  I only have 2 pairs, so I need a couple more.  I'd like to try something new.

[kams]

I haven't posted a review of my kit yet because I had to send back my top for a different size. The customer service is incredible. I've been emailing back and forth with the owner - she is really helpful.

I ordered a medium top and bottom. I wear a size 4 pant and small shirt in regular clothes. The medium top was too snug. I emailed her about it and she said that their tops are running small, so it is normal to need to go up more than you anticipate. So, I have a large top coming to me. My bra size is 34A..

I wore my shorts for 90+ miles on Saturday and they were amazing. The felt is completely seamless which I really love. The felt vs padded chamois takes some getting used to, but I love it.

The fabric is super breathable. I love it all.

[Susie]

Oh good I am glad you like it!

Now I'm wondering what size top I would be. I'm a 34B, so similar size. I wear tri tops really snug, like swimsuit snug, since I swim without a wetsuit over it. Would a medium accomplish that, or was it just way too crazy small on you?

I might need a L bottom too, if the M fit you well. I'm more like a 6-8 pant size, although I wear S in Sugoi tri shorts and M in most others.

[kams]

The sizing is really hard to tell online. They don't have a size chart posted like some of the others.

I like my top a little less snug, because I wear either a skin or a wetsuit over it. So, a medium might be just fine for the fit that you like. I usually am a medium in shorts, so that may work perfectly fine (I've never tried sugoi bottoms so I can't help from that point of reference). I found the medium top to be a touch shorter than I prefer (I'm used to soas which is a similar style, but the tops seem longer to me). The L top should be arriving any day now, so I will try it on as soon as I get it and let you know the differences I notice.

Online ordering is just difficult. BUT, they make it so much easier than any big company. I really love it.

[gumi]

I discovered my sports bra had a pocket a few days ago and it was the highlight of my week.

Sending you a PM

[Susie]

A pocket! How genius.

[Susie]

I ordered the tri top and shorts with the foxes on them. I was torn between that and the blue and purple check. If it fits well maybe I will just get both If only shopping for work clothes was this fun!

[kams]

Apr 14, 2014 20:54:23 GMT -5 Susie said:

I ordered the tri top and shorts with the foxes on them. I was torn between that and the blue and purple check. If it fits well maybe I will just get both If only shopping for work clothes was this fun!

Both of those are so cute! I got the grey chevron - it was a really hard decision! All so cute. Let me know how you like it!

[kams]

Got the L top in the mail today - so you can see there is some room. My full-length mirror broke - sorry for the weird selfie. I can post a pic of the rise of the shorts or whatever else you need! Love it!

[woowoo]

Apr 15, 2014 14:43:50 GMT -5 kams said:

Got the L too in the mail today - so you can see there is some room. My full-length mirror broke - sorry for the weird selfie. I can post a pic of the rise of the shorts or whatever else you need! Love it!

This is adorable!  I might order a set as well.  I'm usually an 8 and a Medium in pretty much everything, but it looks like I might even need an XL in Coeur!  Oy....
Looks great on you!

[Susie]

That's super cute. Yeah, it looks like you have some room in the top -- I ordered the M top (since I know I like them tight); I'm thinking that was the right call. Hopefully it will be good and if not, it was a best guess and it sounds like they'll help me figure it out if it isn't right. When you said the tops were a little shorter than Soas, that was appealing. I am short, and short-torso'ed, and always wind up with tri tops bunching at the waist with extra material. Normally NBD, but it makes it hard to make good use of the back pocket.

Semi-related question: What are you wearing for IMTX? Are you going to change for the bike & run or do it in tri gear?

[Susie]

Apr 15, 2014 14:48:26 GMT -5 woowoo said:

Apr 15, 2014 14:43:50 GMT -5 kams said:

Got the L too in the mail today - so you can see there is some room. My full-length mirror broke - sorry for the weird selfie. I can post a pic of the rise of the shorts or whatever else you need! Love it!

This is adorable!  I might order a set as well.  I'm usually an 8 and a Medium in pretty much everything, but it looks like I might even need an XL in Coeur!  Oy....
Looks great on you!

That's pretty close to my size.  I'm like a 6/8 and usually a M.  I ordered mine last night; happy to report when I get it.

[woowoo]

Apr 15, 2014 14:58:45 GMT -5 Susie said:

Apr 15, 2014 14:48:26 GMT -5 woowoo said:

This is adorable!  I might order a set as well.  I'm usually an 8 and a Medium in pretty much everything, but it looks like I might even need an XL in Coeur!  Oy....
Looks great on you!

That's pretty close to my size.  I'm like a 6/8 and usually a M.  I ordered mine last night; happy to report when I get it.

Okay, thanks!  I might start with a Large as I have big tata's.   =)

[kams]

woowoo she is so great about exchanging if you need

Susie I am planning to wear this kit all day. I will bring a pair of running shorts to change into if I am desperate to get these off.

[kams]

I hope that one rude camel-toe S&B caller-outer isn't looking at this, because it does look tight around my crotch. But, I can't get it tight enough on my waist without my thighs bursting through. #cyclingproblems

[Susie]

So, my fox kit was waiting for me when I got home last night I tried it on, and they actually sent me a large tank (I ordered a M) with a note that they're changing their sizing, so what's marked "Large" is now medium, what's marked "medium" is small, and so on, and on future production they'll change the markings to match. They were right; I think the marked-large top was the right size. It's very snug across the shoulders and chest. I have a little extra room around the waist, but I don't think I'll mind that. What I hate is when it's loose & floppy at the top and water fills it like a parachute--I don't think this top will do that. I'll swim in it once before I order more to make sure, but I think I really like it. I also LOVE that it's not super long on me, so it hits at the right spot on my hip.

The shorts I think I might need to exchange for a large. It's borderline--since they don't have a drawstring, I don't want them too loose, but I get some muffin top happening around the waistband, and it rolls a little. Since the legs are quite snug too, I'm thinking a L might fit me better.  Overall though I was super impressed.  I liked the feel of the pieces a lot.

[kams]

I'm so glad you love it!!

I sent my M back for a L and she mentioned that it was something going on with their sizing, so I'm glad they are making the change - they must have been dealing with lots of exchanges.

I was on the fence about exchanging to shorts too, as they look a little tight on me. they feel really good, so I will stick with it. I have a sprint on Saturday, and if they muffin me too much I might buy a size up to have also.