the jerseys alex sells tend to run a bit larger than standard euro sizing for wool jerseys. im 6'1", 175 - and i can snugly (ie gut nicely displayed for all to see :) ) wear a vintage wool jersey in a 4, or comfortably in a 5. alexs jerseys fit me snug but comfortable in a 4 and a bit roomy (but still falling into the category of "it fits") in a 5
basically, he knows a good portion of his market doesnt quite cut the trim, youthful figure they used to when they were, well, younger, and has adjusted the sizing accordingly/forgivingly while not so much that theyll look baggy on those of us whose "youthful figure" is still desperately clawing for a handhold :)
-joel
>Have any list members had experience using the vintagevelos.com euro
>sizing charts? Are they accurate? They seem to be a bit roomy- I've
>never worn a 3XL (Euro 8) before, which is their recommended size
>for my 6'2", 46 chest, 210 lb-sized frame. I just don't want my
>Molteni trainer to look like it was sprayed on. A big brown and
>black striped zeppelin, of sorts... It would scare the kids.. Vince
>Connelly Baltimore, Maryland
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