Ladies - advice on C25k T-shirt sizes, please

[Anniemurph]

A question for all you ladies who have ordered the T-shirts - how generous are the sizes? I am a size 18 but don't like my running t-shirts to be skin- (and therefore flab-) tight. Should I order a men's?

And don't get me started about which colour to order...

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Not sure Anniemurph but I ordered a Medium and I'm generally a size 10-12. I'm also only 5'1" tall and did'nt find it very long, not cover your bum long that is. The men's might be a bit longer if you are tall.

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Thanks, Oldgirl - perhaps I should just order a sack, then! Will probably go for mens...

[Laline Graduate]

Hi AnnieMurph.

I am usually a curvy size 14 but quite big 'up top'. I read on the forum that the tops came up small and so I reluctantly ordered an XXL.

It is roomy enough to be comfortable - any smaller would have to be described as 'fitted'. Tiny bit disappointing. But the top is great apart from that - I ordered the red.

I decided to just cut the label out and carry on running!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Laline]

Thanks, Laline - it's so difficult knowing where to measure and just how big/fitted they might be. Think I will go for the mens just to make sure it doesn't outline every bulge!

[CaroleC Graduate]

I am a 10-12 like Oldgirl and I am 5'3". I ordered the medium and it is fine - loose fitting and long enough but doesn't cover my rear, maybe not long enough then! I have worn it and washed it and it seems to be wearing ok.

CaroleC

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Thanks, CaroleC. Mens XXXXXXXXXL it is then. I have enough problems with stunning local wildlife as I thunder past, never mind potentially causing traffic pile-ups as I ripple along!

[doggymum Graduate]

I am a size 16, but not very 'busty', only a B cup. I ordered an XL and there is plenty of room between the shirt and me. Like Oldgirl says though, they aren't particularly long, but I guess they figure skinny runners aren't bothered who sees their behinds....

[happierswimming Graduate]

I ordered largest size since I'm usually a 16 top and I'm pretty sure it would fit an 18.

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to happierswimming]

Thanks, happierswimming. I like things nice and baggy, though, so just to be on the safe side I will order the mens. Different colour choices though!

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Thanks, doggymum, that's helpful to know. I suppose I could always sew a frill on the bottom to cover up

[pingle Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

I'm also a 16 and ordered the biggest size as per the measurements on the website - It's definitely too big for me and I will go for the L when I order my next one so I'd say it would be fine for an 18. It's not very long but I solved the bottom problem (ie the world was not ready to see mine clad in lycra) by getting a skapri which is basically leggings with a litte skirt on top. Hides the tum and bum beautifully! I got mine from Wiggle wiggle.co.uk/nike-ladies-ru... Basically running has opened up a whole new world of retail opportunities for me

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to pingle]

Ha - thanks, pingle, I hadn't thought of a skapri - good idea! Anything that hides my tum and bum is a good thing - so back to the sack idea

[wilmacgh Graduate]

I really don't know. I ordered the biggest size based on the measurements on the site but before I put it on I compared it with a couple of M&S T-shirts - a size18 which I used to be and a 14 which I am now. There was a couple of inches extra on both sides even compared with the 18. However when I put it on it didn't look too big - loose certainly but not enormous. I reckon I could go down at least one size. Haven't heard of anybody who ordered one which was too tight.

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to wilmacgh]

That's a good point, wilmacgh - no one has complained that they are too small, so perhaps I should order a ladies' xxl and a mens' - when I am feeling blobby I can run in the bigger one, and when I am feeling good I could put the more fitted one on

[sauble_girl]

Where can we order them?

[tantrumbean Graduate]

I'm usually a 12 or 14 on top, but very tall - I went for a men's small and it is definitely baggier than other small men's tops I've ordered in the past. Not too bad, but definitely on the loose side. I think they come up quite big (and it is definitely long enough, which was my main priority)

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Thanks, tantrumbean, that's good to know. I'm now dithering over the colour... decisions, decisions

[alliec Graduate]

Can we order T shirts when we graduate? How cool

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to alliec]

Oh yeah - the only difficulty is which colour!