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My wife is in need of a good riding jacket. I have looked around and we are having a hell of a time finding something that fits right. Any ideas were we can find something that's really for a woman.
 
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It's just going to take trying on tons of jackets! One of the best fitting jackets I found was in a small bike apparel shop and the worst in a Harley Dealership. It's all about the cut and design of the jacket. For riding, I like the shorter styles. Long ones just bunch up on me. But everyone is different!

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Go to the QOTR section, and that's like asking for oil recommendations.
 
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Just the pictures they show for Lady's jackets look like they would be worth contacting. They have testimonials from happy purchasers.
http://www.foxcreekleather.com/womens_womensjackets
 
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My girlfriend tried one on in the Harley dealership that was beautiful and fit like a glove. Short waist, broad shoulders, nice brown leather. Didn't buy it then because she wouldn't ride on Softail but now she rides on Triglide and the jacket is gone. I got a very nice jacket at Harley during 20% off sale. Don't like their boots but some of the jackets are ok. Good luck.
 
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http://www.jaminleather.com/Cobblest...ngel-P633.aspx#
Here's the one I got for my wife...shows off the curves:
 
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Originally Posted by Gruamach
Go to the QOTR section, and that's like asking for oil recommendations.
Great. The indy type shops all have Joe Rocket and stuff like that. Joe Rocket has two leather and four non mesh textile jackets and they are for the twenty something crowed, not twice that, more fashion that riding. I'll go search the QOTH section. Thanks.
 
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http://www.motocentral.co.uk/Held-Carla_AZKZO.aspx
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...-gracia-jacket
these are nice (depends on wot shape ur misses is is she's round they mite not suit her)
then theres always the timeless
https://www.belstaff.co.uk/NEW+IN/217,en_GB,sc.html
alot of cash but old belstaffs are fetching more than new ones & she can go shoe shopping in it n lot look like a wannabe biker
 
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Its going to be hit and miss finding the desired style & fit. One recommendation I would make is don't buy/order anything without trying one on first.
 
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Is it warm weather, cold weather or all year round riding? She definitely needs to try stuff on. My biceps are a bit bigger then most women so I had to try on at least 20-30 before I got the right fit...

Let her shop around...
 


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