With gear, I've found some great companies that are doing well with creating styles for women as well as men, but yes unfortunately in most cases we just have to work with things that are simply too large and not made for our much different physiques and anatomy. I know Elbeco has some Women's pants that are specifically made for women and are tailored appropriately, and thefirestore.com has some great gear for women, but unfortunately they don't make pants in the style my academy requires so I have to get mine tailor-fitted. Even my high-shine oxfords are a men's shoe (women's gear is so hard to find, and when you find it it is FAR too costly!!!) My station boots are Rocky's, they have women's sizes and are well worth every penny, and otherwise I do what I can to find things that are geared towards women. In all this, I'm really considering starting my own company to get women's Fire and EMS gear out there and easy-to-find!!!