Aerostich Darien For Women

It I remember correctly the Aerostich webpage has a sizing tool. Just have your wife fill in the blanks with her measurements and Aerostich will send you the garment size that will best fit.

Mark

That's it??

No women wear Dariens??? Maybe that is instructive in it's self.

When I visited Aerostitch last summer, I learned they did not make women-specific gear. They will make alterations to their standard sizes, but when I started to add up the per alteration cost on top of the cost of their suit, I realized I could buy pretty much anything for the same price. I started looking at Rev-It and BMW brand apparel that comes in women's sizes. I currently wear Olympia stuff that is also available in woman-specific sizes.

I used to wear a Darien. Light jacket, regular pants. I have since purchased a Roadcrafter.

What I liked about the Darien. The jacket was roomy for warm season riding, but in the fall/spring, there wasn't quite enough room for the Gerbing. I would have gone to a medium, but I would have been swimming in it. I loved the large pocket on the right side. The ventilation was great. Easy to get in and out of. Stiff at first, but broke in quickly. I had the pants 'customized' to fit. No complaints at all about those. Two way zippers on outside of each leg, and a zipper 'fly'. Super easy to get in and out of.

I was very happy with the Darien, but I REALLY like my 'stich. I have several other brands 'womans specific' gear, but none of it fits right. I got the color combo I wanted, it fits perfectly, and if I crash and tear a hole in it, or a zipper breaks, I can send it back to Duluth and get it fixed. I can even send it to them for a cleaning and re-waterproofing if I want (but I do that myself). Can't do that with stuff made overseas.

I'm loving my Olympia brand coats and pants. Good fit and very comfortable.

Aerostich Darien

My experience with Aerostich is about 10 years old and I found the people unable and unwilling to work with alterations that would be considered female specific. Unless things have changed, look to manufacturers who embrace helping women wear the right gear when riding. After working as a Parts and Apparel manager at a BMW dealer, I have to tell you there are MANY current options. People have already suggested a few. I ride with either BMW, Triumph or Olympia apparel exclusively now!