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Review of Sweet Spot Skirts By Joh Rathbun

12/1/2014

 
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Billed as a “flirty and practical skirt,” the Sweet Spot Skirt originated in Washington when Stephanie Lynn, the owner and brains behind Sweet Spot Skirts, met up with some clients via the bicycle. Most people do not consider Lycra proper professional attire, so Stephanie threw on a “disco skirt” for a bit of coverage. That is how Sweet Spot Skirts sprang into existence. 

With separate lines for runners, snowhounds, and cyclists, the Oregon women behind the business have tailored high-quality apparel for most athletes. With a functional design, like buttons that run the length of the waist allowing for a “most any size” fit, the skirts still having specific lines for different body types. The original line sizes are the Sweet Z, Sport, Super Sweet  and Sweet E.

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Abstaining from the normal sizing charts is a brilliant way to avoid a potential customer feeling self-conscious on either end of the scale. They recently have included a “style skirt” size, which is longer than the original line. The original line is tailored to be worn over leggings, and stay out of your way while riding.


The skirts are made in the USA and are reversible.  This small business has filled a niche that has been long-neglected, while encouraging other women to strike out on their own. Ms. Lynn said, “Today I invite you to join the excitement, the fun, and the challenge of being just a little bit better every day. “

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While the cut of the skirt is simple, the fabric and designs are superior than most sports apparel. The company is inclusive, as they have kilts specifically for men and hire stay-at-home moms to sew their products. And with female cyclists spending $2.3 billion in the industry in 2011, it seems that this saavy demographic recognizes a good thing when it sees it.1 


Our company has seen growth of 80%-500% and was awarded 2nd best startup in the Pacific northwest by CREDC. The company who won 1st place has a cure for Malaria, Godspeed to them getting that out to the world. We have a new advisory board for 2014 and our relationship with REI and they're biking section has been renewed a second year.

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The skirt meets the requirements of function and aesthetic. But, since most active women do not like to carry things around, the one thing missing is a pocket. It's an exceptional skirt, and the business abides by good business practices. Therefore, the skirt gets 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To purchase the Sweet Spot Skirts:
www.sweetspotskirts.com



This review is based on promotional materials. Thank you to Katelyn Praly for modeling the skirt. All photos by JC Dill.

Joh Rathbun is an MTB Coach & Ride Guide and Action Sports Writer. To keep up-to-date on West Coast events, like her Facebook page, or if you want to ride with her, contact her at 
http://johrathbun.wix.com/freelancewriter

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