Biker: how to dress while remaining feminine?

Staying feminine on a motorcycle? Which motorcycle equipment should a woman choose? This was not possible a few years ago. Today brands offer jackets, trousers and even shoes in a very feminine way.

Motorcycle equipment has been around for decades. But did you know? They were intended exclusively for men. Women who were previously fond of motorcycles had to be content with small men's clothing. This time has passed!

The fairer sex now has wide range of equipment for bikers, at the same time reliable, practical and emphasizing its silhouette. Learn how to outfit while staying feminine when you're a biker.

Evolution of the motorcycle equipment industry

Riding a motorcycle requires special equipment. A woman should say goodbye to pumps, miniskirts or neckline. All these parts will need to be replaced with a helmet, jacket, trousers, gloves and high boots. It is an essential piece of equipment to improve steering safety.

From 1990 to the present day, the motorcycle world has experienced major upheavals when women came into the game. From stylists specializing in creating outfits for bikers then appeared. And they offer clothing suitable not only for motorcycle but also for everyday life.

Women on motorcycles : orvery thriving market

Whether it's trousers, jackets or even jumpsuits, bikers can finally have a wide variety of clothing sizes to fit everyone's shoulders, chest, waist and buttocks. Moreover, the motorcycle market is not limited to textiles. Manufacturers are also looking at accessories, including boots, chic gloves or back protectors.

Inspiration is endless as the accessories combine passion for motorcycling with feminine taste. Several manufacturers became interested in the market, starting with models - shapes, designs, colors - unisex.

This method is adopted, in particular, by large European manufacturers such as BMW, Revit or even IXS... The latter also offers the widest selection of equipment, but has the highest prices. On the market, we also highlight Tucano Urbano and Spidi.

Shops offering biker gear

There are many shops dedicated to motorcyclists. If you're looking for the typically feminine outfit, you shouldn't have a hard time finding it. However, please note that due to insufficient visibility, many of these stores have closed in France.

SDéesse, a pioneer in the sale of motorcycle equipment

SDéesse is a pioneer in motorcycle equipment. The name comes from a pun on SDS, an abbreviation for "sandbag", an expression for a passenger who serves as dead weight. The brand was opened by an experienced biker Katya in 2003 in the motorcycle district on Place de la Bastille.

Strategic location because close to the store there was a motorcycle garage with parking spaces for two-wheeled vehicles. After shops located all over France, the brand unfortunately had to close its doors in 2011.

LNLM, at the center of biker news

In 2007 Hélène Jouen, volunteer tester for the magazine. Moto Magazine, founded his own specialized boutique. To make a name for itself and keep its customers updated, the store launched its blog a few months after it opened.

The only negative: the store is located far from the biker area and, accordingly, other motorcycle stores. All clothing sold in this store is equipped with certified protection. You can find jackets with back protection, be it shell or foam. In addition, to the delight of buyers, clothing is divided into four categories:

• Classic
• Sports
• Tailor-made
• urban

Miss Bike, for the bikers of Marseille

The first stores opened in Marseille were SDéesse stores. However, since 2008, another brand has opened in Antibes: Miss Bike... The building is run by a biker from Marseille Florence Udo.

The peculiarity of this store is that it sells clothes for men, women, as well as for children. According to the manager, she would have noticed that there were a few female bikers in her area, but had almost no shop to cater to that clientele. Thus, the Marseille market remains a good source for this type of business.

Lady Zigzag, Ile-de-France region

Lady Zigzag is one of the newly opened boutiques. In 2011 it was founded in Yvelines. Joelle Guesnet, manager and founder, indicates that she wants to grow her business through a physical store as well as a commercial website.

Its purpose is make life easier for bikersespecially in terms of shopping. In his stores, there really is equipment adapted for the fairer sex, but without neglecting safety.