Women's Tri-Wear

I've got a 2-piece set.  I tried multiple 1-piece suits, but none fit me well - I happen to have boobs - go figure!

I either popped the zipper or couldn't breathe.

So, my 2-piece works nicely - a larger size top than bottom.

Many women just aren't built like the designers think we are supposed to be.  

And, I'm built kinda nice!  

Good luck!

Every woman has her favorite brands - or dislikes.  I have TYR shorts, but did NOT like their tops.  I have a Zoot top with built-in bra as my girls are welfare mamas, not trustfund babies...a built-in bra is supportive enough for me.

Try to find a shop with lots of brands to try out.  Sportsbasement was my best local choice for lots of trying on.

I tried on LG stuff in shark fabric and found it was a bit see through.

I'd go with two piece as easier to use restroom and get proper fit.

I bought a tri top and some tri shorts for the same reason I buy two-piece swimsuits:  I can just drop the drawers when I need to go to the bathroom! 

I did my first tri wearing my swimsuit underneath regular workout clothes.  Going into my second one, I knew there was no way I was going to fool with that again.

I bought a Zoot racerback shirt and a pair of Zoot 6" black shorts.  I'm so glad I did as it made transitions a breeze.  Good luck shopping!

Hi There--I agree that two pieces are much more practical.  Word of warning:  I trained for my one-and-only sprint tri wearing my husband's tri shorts, a Tyr training swim top, and a Nike running shirt with built-in compression.  Having trouble wriggling into the running top while wet, I broke down a few weeks before the race and invested in a two-piece 2XU getup.  Having waited so long in the season, the pickings at the tri shops were pretty slim.  The top is cropped and I wasn't thrilled with the idea of racing with a bare midriff, but it fit well and seemed race-ready.  It was an all-women race anyway, so I figured who would care.  WELL, all I can say is you might want to take a look at yourself in the aero position BEFORE you purchase.  Holy drooping gut in the bike race pics!  I am considering having the photographer shot.

I wore a one-piece tri suit for my first race  (http://www.jamtrisuits.com/) and it was great with the exception of trying to go to the bathroom after the race was over.  It was a bit hard getting it back up.  I loved the fit and support.  I have since ordered as second one.  They definitely run true to size and offered enough support on top that I did not need a sports bra also.

I did buy Danskin tri top and shorts for my second race and liked the pockets on the legs of the shorts but there have been some complaints about them causing drag.   I wore a wetsuit so it was not an issue. I liked being able to tuck my asthma inhaler and sports beans into the pockets.  I did not like how the top rolled up during the bike and run though.   If I use this top again for a race, I will invest in a sports bra.

LOL!  I looked pretty decent standing up in my tri clothes, but being bent over on the bike seriously showed some muffin-top.  I couldn't believe my husband even took that shot!  I cropped it immediately!

I am not a fan of one piecers...first of all I don't want to have to get naked in a porta potty to pee.  Second of all I'm a lot smaller on the bottom than the top.  I think CWX makes a most excellent supportive sports bra...you don't need 2!!  I like desoto bottoms and I like the CWX tri shorts too.  Love the zoot tops hate the bottoms.  try this site

http://www.teamestrogen.com

I agree with the LG shark fabric - I know someone who has a one-piece trisuit & when they are in  the aero position, you can see right through it from behind. 

2 piece great for bathroom breaks.  The trick for me is finding a top that supports me.  Good luck & happy shopping.

I have some really bad pics of me with my gut hanging out of my nice, 2 piece outfit.  Haven't settled on what all I'll wear to IMFL.  Will probably stick with my same old 2-piecer, belly and all . . .

Try eBay.  Last year they had a lot of Descente tri wear online cheap.  I've bought lots of stuff new and slightly used off eBay.  Cheap way to get started (although really, there's nothing cheap about this sport).