Big Jersey's

Been thinking of buying a riding Jersey... is there a perfered brand for big guys. Using the sizing charts on-line I think I'm gonna be a XXXL.

I noticed that when I was 227lb (5ft11) that Descente clothing tended to be a little looser than most brands. It's good quality too.

I just purchased a Colnago (I think, too lazy to check right now) XL jersey that SHOULD have fit - but apparently my shoulders are too damn big. The 44 chest is snug but not uncomfortably so and the waist/stomach is just fine, but no dice with the shoulders.

Bottom line is I'm starting to think it might be worth the premium a bike shop charges to be SURE the jersey fits at this point in time.

Yeah, I never really subscribed to the whole online ordering of clothes... I like to make sure they fit well.

I have had great success with the Primal brand in xxxl and 4x. I have been shopping almost exclusively at Love2Pedal.com. When I was at 250# the 3x's still were not skin tight.

I have 2 primal jerseys and can vouch for the quality, although I found them to be a wee bit small for the sizing. If you go with them, I would go with the next size up from what you normally wear.