Stylish stuff that won’t ride up during workouts?
Ever spent an entire workout adjusting your pants? And shirt? And bra?
If so, the problem is your clothes, not you.
And it might be time to check out some awesome plus-size gear.
And btw, “plus-size” doesn’t just mean bigger.
According to Rachel Blumenfeld, founder of Manifesta, a company that makes workout apparel for curvy athletes, her customers want things like fabrics that look great at any size, reinforced waistbands, roomier pant legs, and armpit holes that allow easy movement without showing too much skin. In short, clothes designed for their bodies and their proportions that make exercising comfortable and fun.
Check out the companies and brands below. They make workout clothes that are functional, stylish, and made for a wide range of body sizes.
Zella by Nordstrom ($$$)
$48, First Place Colorblock Pullover, shop.nordstrom.com
Work It Pants, $74, shop.nordstrom.com
My Run Layer 2 Cross Dye Jacket, $64, shop.nordstrom.com
In a nutshell: Super stylish clothes for basically any workout (or post-workout outing).
Manifesta ($$)
$59, Sweat Angel Tank, mymanifesta.com
$79, Drop It Like A Squat Capri, mymanifesta.com
$89, Just Prance Pant, mymanifesta.com
In a nutshell: Tanks and capris in bright colors, or with accents of bright color.
Livi Active by Lane Bryant ($$)
$59.95, Striped Layered-Look Top, lanebryant.com
$44.95, Sparkle Wicking Active Tank, lanebryant.com
$54.50 – $64.50, Zip Front Sports Bra, lanebryant.com
In a nutshell: A big selection of comfy and casual stuff to exercise in.
Addition Elle’s Nola Activewear ($$)
$55, Molded Nola Sports Bra, additionelle.com
$50, Nola Running Leggings, additionelle.com
$40, Nola Printed T-Shirt, additionelle.com
In a nutshell: Cool designs and even cooler sports bras.
Katie K. ($$)
Signature Jacket, $88, katiekactive.com
Signature Capri, $59, katiekactive.com
Signature Racer Back Tank, $48, katiekactive.com
In a nutshell: Bright colors and upbeat patterns.
Lola Getts ($$)
$44, Easy Tank, lolagetts.com
$59, Lola Biker Short, lolagetts.com
$58, LG Sweatshirt, lolagetts.com
In a nutshell: Workout basics that keep it classy with a simple, three-color palette (black, white, and grey).
Cult of California ($$)
$45, Honeydew Jogbra, shop.cultofca.com
$35, COC018, shop.cultofca.com
$69, Galaxy Jog Capri, shop.cultofca.com
In a nutshell: Activewear with a little bit of attitude.
Taffy ($$)
$30, Taffy Essentail Tank Top, shoptaffy.com
$64, Taffy Essential Jacket, shoptaffy.com
$32, Taffy Essential Short Sleeve, shoptaffy.com
In a nutshell: Looser-fitting clothes, plus the elusive printed workout tee.
Miraclesuit ($$$)
$140, Miraclesuit Women’s Plus Great Scott, miraclesuit.com
$170, Miraclesuit Women’s Plus Colorblock Escape, miraclesuit.com
$182, Miraclesuit Women’s Plus Jewel Box, miraclesuit.com
In a nutshell: Swimsuit options that will make you want to swim laps forever or find an ocean ASAP.
Juno Active ($$)
$29.95, QuikWik™ Comfort Brief, junonia.com
$9.95, QuikWik™ Bike Short, junonia.com
$39.95 – $44.95, Stretch Naturals Double Scoop Bra Top, junonia.com
In a nutshell: Moisture-wicking underwear, for starters. Enough said.
fractal.9 (Prices vary)
In a nutshell: Crazy cool, one-of-a-kind patterns. Literally: All items are made to order.
