jersey sizing question

I really don't know why there isn't a standard sizing system for apparel. We've been wearing clothes for a few thousand years but there is still confusion when it comes to sizes.

Here's a good example. I just purchased an Oakley and a Specialized jersey. The oakley is 2XL and is a sung fit. A couple of days late the Specialized (3XL) jersey arrives (both purchased online) and it is a couple of sizes tighter... 'spose I'll just have to cycle harder, longer, faster and llose some weight.

By the way... both jerseys are great!

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"Kristin Garau" [email hidden]

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wow, this is really frustrating. I know I wear a Pearl
Izumi Large (42-44) and I realize that's an American cut.
But to figure out if that translates to an Euro 5 or 6
seems to depend upon from whom you purchase. I've seen
Nalini jerseys (Domina Vacanze -- okay, I'm a Cipo geek. I
admit it. He was great to my son at the TdG.) described by
different companies as 5's being 42's and 6's being 46's.
Is there any way to be sure what I'm getting? Any help
would be appreciated. thanks, Kris

World Cycling Productions catalogs have always been very
reliable for me when trying to determine what size to
order from different manufacturers. (BTW, Nalini tends
to run snug)

Regards, Bob Hunt

"Kristin Garau" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:Okbvc.7842$Yd3.4164
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Quoted message said:

wow, this is really frustrating. I know I wear a Pearl
Izumi Large (42-44) and I realize that's an American cut.
But to figure out if that translates to an Euro 5 or 6
seems to depend upon from whom you purchase.

Try them on first. Chest size is just one consideration.
Arm, neck, and waist sizes also vary a lot from brand to
brand. Some brands just won't fit some people properly.