The girlfriend is looking at getting some gear - we went to cycle-gear and had her try on a few jackets - problem was that what fit her length-wise (arms, etc.) didn't fit her around the chest (too small).

Any brands out there that are a bit more forgiving / what are our options?

ICON.
Specifically the Hooligan 54 jacket.
It's not quite as "form fitting" as the other ladies jackets.
Santa just picked one up for my lady recently. It's really nice. Their stuff, despite the squidly connotations, is top notch quality.
Right down to the secret St.Christopher pendant sewn into each jacket.

It's a mesh jacket. I have an Accelerant Perf as well, love the damn thing.
Their stuff is cut a little bigger in the body than the euro/other brands. Fits us big, neanderthal-like Americans.

Fry,

I have had the best luck with Fieldsheer and Cortech covering my larger chest.

This is what I have for mesh: (It's figure flattering, not boxy)



And I use to wear this leather:



Hope that helps.

I love my Alpinestars gear but I find it is not very forgiving in size, especially if you are in the least bit ''womanly'' shaped.  Joe Rocket is kind of the same, in my experience.  I have a Teknic Supervent mesh jacket and find it super comfy and more relaxed in fit.

If she's buying, Dainese makes very stylish gear for women. If your buying, any ol' crap will do. 
Check these out, http://www.dainese.com/eng/articolo.asp?cat=1,2,3,7&nome=SF_pelle_Lady&articolo=2533573
http://www.dainese.com/eng/articolo.asp?cat=1,2,3,7&nome=LUCKY_Lady&articolo=2533570
and this, http://www.dainese.com/eng/articolo.asp?cat=1,2,3,7&nome=Lola-2_Lady&articolo=2533542
Click on the zoom box and you can see the jackets in different colors.

All very sexy

Good luck

Local rider has her own line of jackets:  http://www.saradeaninc.com/

Quote from: Drjones on January 15, 2009, 06:46:51 PM
Local rider has her own line of jackets:  http://www.saradeaninc.com/

Looks is if designed for a woman who only putts along on the back of a godawful harley-davidson.