Women's clothing - when did it get so expensive?

[Kathy]

All my cycle trousers and 3/4s have worn patches or bust zuppers, so I thought I'd treat myself to some new ones. The LBS didn't have much of a range, so I went online. I've been looking at Minx-Girl and Edinburgh cycle co-operative, and was thinking "forty or fifty quid for some three-quarters? A bit pricy, but they look OK. Oh, hang on - no padding?!"

It turns out that if I want padded 3/4s or tights, I have to spend around eighty quid!  I'm sure they didn't use to be this expensive! 

[Charlotte]

It's the exchange rate.  Try Ground Effect.

[Kathy]

I was looking at (amongst others) Corriene Dennis stuff, which is made in the UK!

[Julian]

Corrinne Dennis stuff just is really expensive, even in the sale.

I've just got some Pearl Izumi Sugar Knickers 3/4s from Wiggle for just over £40.

[JohnP]

I was looking at (amongst others) Corriene Dennis stuff, which is made in the UK!

The garments MAY be sewn together in UK but where do the fabrics come from? I can't find a definitive statement on their site.  I have looked before as I was prepared to pay a small premium to support 'home' industry.

[Kathy]

Corrinne Dennis stuff just is really expensive, even in the sale.

I've just got some Pearl Izumi Sugar Knickers 3/4s from Wiggle for just over £40.

Can't spot those on Wiggle. 

[eck]

Corrinne Dennis stuff just is really expensive, even in the sale.

I've just got some Pearl Izumi Sugar Knickers 3/4s from Wiggle for just over £40.

Can't spot those on Wiggle. 

Not cycling specific, but Mrs eck has good things to say about http://www.beoutdoors.co.uk/ for women's stuff.