Go to your local pro shop, and shoot a few. That's the only way to tell if you feel comfortable with the bow. I shoot a Fred Bear grizzly recurve myself, and Fred Bear bows are good bows for a good price.

The suggestion of going to a bow shop and trying a few bows is excellent. Might add decide what you want to do with the bow, target shooting or hunting or both. If you decide to hunt make sure you get a bow with a poundage that is legal for hunting, but light enough for you to enjoy.

Traditional gear is great, but I wouldn't exclude compound bows either. Mathews makes a line of bows geared to woman. Also, they make a Genesis bow that may be a good way to get started. It is like a recurve but has wheels.

http://www.mathewsinc.com/mathews-bows-11261-44-ViewProduct-1376-324.asp

But as said previously try out as many as you can and find the one that feels and looks good to you.

Good advice here. Shoot as many types and brands as possible before making a purchase.

Ed

Did you end up getting a bow?  If so, what did you get?