This is the YMX Tri-Sport Jersey in Winter Flower Red. Suitable for everything from running around the town to bike riding, running, walking, or anything else you can imagine. It has three pockets on the back of the shirt that you could stash a water bottle in (if you were biking or walking- I think it would bounce too much if you were running), or a small digital camera, phone, lip balm, snack...shoot, for a longer walk, you could load this up and be hands-free, yet have everything you might need!
Along with the gorgeous prints and patterns that YMX has, they use "MadKool" fabric, which is unlike any technical fabric I've ever seen...it's incredibly soft and smooth and really feels nice against the skin. My jersey has UV protection of 50+ which I have a great appreciation for, especially after I got sunburned through the technical shirt that I wore at Beach Palooza.
I'll be honest - you all know I am a bargain hunter when it comes to, well, everything. And at the price of this shirt - $119 - I wouldn't have even considered buying it. But now that I have one, I will admit that I've been stalking the YMX website, drooling over some of their other patterns, and thinking that in the future, I may just treat myself to another top - maybe a short sleeved one in the spring/summer. It's that nice.
Additional thoughts about the jersey: It's really fitted. I am wearing an XL and it's definitely body-skimming. Usually on technical shirts I wear a size large, to avoid having anything tight across my stomach. YMX recommended ordering a size up for a relaxed fit, and I still wouldn't call this fit "relaxed" on me. Also, the long sleeves are really long - I don't normally have this much of an issue with long sleeves. That said, the fabric is thin and comfortable enough that it doesn't look or feel funny even though it's bunched up on my wrists.
Long sleeve visual - but as you can see, it looks (and feels) fine bunched up
YMX has generously offered to give one of you, my lucky U.S. readers, the same jersey - sweet! To enter, just leave me a comment telling me you want to win - I'll let random.org pick the winner and announce it on Friday, December 9th. Good luck!
FTC: YMX gave me a Tri-Sport Jersey to review - opinions expressed are mine, all mine!
you look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI shouldn't even comment on this. :) I hope YMX reads this: what would be better than international advertisement for their products when a random girl from Holland wears this. So dear people from YMX: please be kind and gimme, gimme, gimme a shirt :)
ReplyDeleteShelley I'm so curious how yesterday went for Jeff and Sam. Please don't keep me waiting too long. Much more interesting for me than a shirt I can't win LOL.
I love the shirt..,but like you, love a deal. The rice tag would definitely deter me but i also know some things are worth the price. That said...i am stalking the site and want one. Lisa
ReplyDeletei am totalllllllly lovin' that shirt & i wanna win one!
ReplyDeletei tend to be cheap when it comes to me -- wouldn't blink an eye to spend $119 on a shirt for any of my kiddos though.
i think we all deserve some awesome workout wear!
you look super sassy/sexy in that shirt btw! werk it gurl! ;)
♥cyn♥
misadventures of a chunky goddess
Woohoo - I need some cycling jerseys with back pockets. I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteI wanna win it! I wonder if it would be good for Zumba?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on that shirt, looks great on you! :) You look good!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the shirt. So unique. I would love to win one. Congrats on maintaining that "active" lifestyle. You continue to inspire me, no really, ya do!
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lol that's annoying but I think I've entered a lot of these YMX shirt contests because they look beautiful!! Would love to win one!
I wore a tri tank style shirt for my last marathon... stashed my shot bloks and bag of pretzels in the pocket!
ReplyDeleteI suppose the price is like anything else... once you really get into a sport, you're willing to spend a little more, right?
I'll take the shirt when I win.
I'm with Fran - how was the race??
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous in that shirt. It is very badass, too. Which is why I like it :D
You seriously are Sporty Spice, you know that, right? I mean that your style is athletic and fun, like this top, and although you shouldn't really wear workout gear as regular clothes, your regular clothes can be influenced by workout looks.
ReplyDeleteThat shirt is gorgeous, and speaking as a woman who apparently has monkey arms, I'm loving the sleeve length -- most of my long sleeve shirts kind of look like "floods" for my wrists, LOL!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed....
What a gorgeous shirt! I'd love to win. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love the comment calling you Sporty Spice! It just seems to suit you and I so admire your tenacity.
ReplyDeleteWhoot! I need a long sleeve jersey for winter riding!
ReplyDeleteRed? Definitely your color.
Hi, Shelley. I love the YMX shirt on you and would love to win one.
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Wouza pouza! You look fantastic in that shirt. Oh I would love a shirt like that with pockes. And I love the long sleeves too, cause I could just roll them down to keep my hands warm!
ReplyDeleteLove it, and it would make my week to win one just like it.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that brand before but yowza - $119! I would be afraid I'd mess it up in the laundry!
ReplyDeleteThat being said, I do like long sleeves in the winter under my jacket - it keeps me warmer somehow.
Happy Monday Shelley!
Oh you look so cute in that shirt. I would love to have one and stop wearing the Johnny Cash black outfits I wear all the time. I could use some splash of color in my life. Please put me down as interested in winning....as always, you inspire me, Shelley.
ReplyDeleteYES YES YES! I want to win. That top looks great on you, by the way.
ReplyDeleteOooh fun! I like the patterns they've got! I want to win because long sleeves are essential in NH!
ReplyDeleteHi SHelley, I'm in Canada, so can't enter, but wanted to say "you look FANTASTIC"!!! Have a great Monday.
ReplyDeleteI just love that they've made a technical shirt AND they've made it pretty! I want, I want!!
ReplyDeleteShelley - you are so cute in your pics!
ReplyDeleteAnd... I want to win!
Julia xo
I would love to win one - wouldn't they like they product being showcased in Australia ?????
ReplyDeleteHave a great day and enjoy your jumper !
Love, hugs and positive energy.
I wouldn't mind winning this shirt. It's fabulously grand and you wook mahvelous. But I won't cry if I don't win.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note I was contacted by a group that wants to give a years worth of free tanning spray-on chemicals. Do you think I should take them up on it? I think in my 55 year old skin, with a spray-on tan, I'd wook mah-vehlous too, just like fine Corinthian leather.
what cool looking tops with great patterns. Thank you for the opportunity, Shelley!
ReplyDeleteRose in SV
OH ME I WANNA WIN!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a "workout" shirt, especially when my workout outfit consist of yoga pants and a t-shirt. Thanks
ReplyDeletelove this blog! its my first visit. you look amazing. hope its me one day.
ReplyDeleteI love that!!! I just went to the website and had no idea they existed. Cute yoga clothes! I seriously can't believe how you keep looking younger and younger.
ReplyDeleteI want one! I want one! Very cool shirt,and you are rocking it!
ReplyDeleteSweet shirt! I'm into sporty clothes and would love to stretch one of those across my foobs/noobs ;-)
ReplyDeleteHow was Big D?
Love your blog, love the shirt! Holding a 90+ weight loss and have started running...it's been a process! Thanks for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYep, it would be nice to win. (although maybe NOT good to get me started on the shall we say, more 'luxury' items.)
ReplyDeleteYou DO look so good here. You look so small. I know you work hard to stay there.
I appreciate that the folks at YMX recognize your athleticsm. You are such an inspiration to us "forty somethings", and obviously many other age groups.
Chrissy
Love this shirt!
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