Shopping for workout clothes?

starpi22
starpi22 Posts: 74
edited October 1 in Chit-Chat
I have decided to join a gym, and need some comfortable workout clothes, in big girl sizes, that I can keep on afterwards for errands and grocery shopping. I would like them to be stylish and functional, but not look like I'm just prancing around in athletic-wear. :happy:
where does everyone shop? And what brands do ya' all like?

Thanks!

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  • ConnieSG
    ConnieSG Posts: 376
    I went and got my work-out clothes from JcPenney's.
  • Kimbie500
    Kimbie500 Posts: 388 Member
    I'm 2" taller and about the same weight, but have been wearing the same Target 2XL women's athletic shirts and Old Navy 2XL and XL knee length athletic shorts and skorts since spring, probably for 30+ # change in weight. Can't beat the price. The O.N. shorts I wear the most frequently are starting to show their age but the Target shirts still look great. I use a Tide laundry detergent formulated for athletic wear, no fabric softener, and always hang to dry.
  • lionsaults
    lionsaults Posts: 70
    I bought some cute, comfortable, low price work out clothes at Target. (:
  • angelicdisgrace
    angelicdisgrace Posts: 2,071 Member
    DANCE SKIN
  • leynak
    leynak Posts: 963 Member
    I have decided when I go to buy a size down I'm going to Target. Their stuff is so pretty...bright colors.:smile:
  • Ashleypeterson37
    Ashleypeterson37 Posts: 347 Member
    I buy cheap. Wal-mart has yoga pants and capris for $7/8. I love them and they are super comfy.
  • SavCal71
    SavCal71 Posts: 350 Member
    that I can keep on afterwards for errands and grocery shopping.


    This is a foreign concept for me. lol
  • xxboobooxx
    xxboobooxx Posts: 9 Member
    if you have a berlington coat factory near you ... check them out . they have the cutest work out clothes for any sizes :D and they are SOOO affordable!!
  • cedarhurst2006
    cedarhurst2006 Posts: 378 Member
    I have some things from Target and Walmart. My daughter likes TJ Maxx and Marshalls.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    There are some decent ones at Walmart, but the ones at Target are cuter. Also check TJ Maxx, Ross or Marshalls, you can get brand name stuff for the same price as Target!
  • springtrio
    springtrio Posts: 429 Member
    I'm not sure if Nike or Brooks makes plus sized clothing but I love their stuff and it's mostly what brands I wear. Bigger price tag but IMO, Walmart has ****ty quality and doesn't hold up. Check outlet stores? Nike outlet usually has good buys.
  • JediMaster_intraining
    JediMaster_intraining Posts: 903 Member
    Target! They have nice work out clothes. I don't trust wal-mart clothes since once my jeans ripped when dancing at my friends dorm! Talk about embarrassing! :blushing:
  • starpi22
    starpi22 Posts: 74
    that I can keep on afterwards for errands and grocery shopping.


    This is a foreign concept for me. lol

    Yeah, I know that this must sound pretty raunchy. I belonged to this gym before, and they don't have a changing area, just a single stall bathroom... Sometimes you can wait as long as 30 minutes for the gals to change and apply their makeup in there :-(
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    I have a really cute yoga workout outfit from Wal-Mart that's super comfy (have the 1X pants and the 2X shirt in blue). I would only wear the pants outside the house, though, as the shirt is skin tight :P

    Edit:
    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Danskin-Now-Women-s-Plus-Reversible-Waistband-Yoga-Capri/16402438
    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Danskin-Now-Women-s-Plus-Blocked-Yoga-Tank/16420257
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    on the topic of clothes is there any merit to "moisture wicking" fabrics? the feel of sweat on my skin is repulsive to me.
  • starpi22
    starpi22 Posts: 74
    Looks like I will have to stop at Target :-) Thanks!
  • hyde1977
    hyde1977 Posts: 476 Member
    I love Canada which is where I am from but.....Kohls, Target and Wamart in the US rocks for work out clothes!
    Price Club or Costco also has great jackets for afterwards!!!! I wear them all the time to do my groceries after going to the gym...
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    on the topic of clothes is there any merit to "moisture wicking" fabrics? the feel of sweat on my skin is repulsive to me.

    Yes! I wear a soccer jersey (I'm a bit of a soccer junkie) when I go walking and I swear by that type of fabric.
  • SavCal71
    SavCal71 Posts: 350 Member
    on the topic of clothes is there any merit to "moisture wicking" fabrics? the feel of sweat on my skin is repulsive to me.

    Yes. cotton fabrics will stick almost worse than anything ... moisture wicking is helpful.
  • jenny95662
    jenny95662 Posts: 997 Member
    i get all my workout clothing at walmart in the plus section i love the stuff and wear them all the time. :)
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    on the topic of clothes is there any merit to "moisture wicking" fabrics? the feel of sweat on my skin is repulsive to me.

    YES!! I was working out in cotton t-shirts. I sweat so much they get heavy and start pulling down. Not comfortable. I bought a couple of the Champion shirts from Target and they are soooo much more comfortable. If I sweat a WHOLE lot (like now that I just got done with almost an hour and a half on the treadmill), I still feel it, but it was so much more uncomfortable in cotton tees. I bought these ones. http://www.target.com/p/C9-by-Champion-174-Women-s-Short-Sleeve-Cardio-Tee-Ebony/-/A-12912888
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Seriously! Thanks! I just assumed good ol' cotton was pretty much as good as it got!
  • shelleilei
    shelleilei Posts: 122 Member
    I would go to Walmart. I always look in there clearance racks and usually find awesome deals. The other day I picked up 2 pairs of yoga pants for $3 each.
  • KnottyNCrotchety
    KnottyNCrotchety Posts: 442
    I have gotten all of my current workout clothes, save one shirt, at thrift stores. It kinda makes sense, people work out to lose weight, lose the weight and the workout clothes don't fit any more so they donate them to Goodwill. I have all name brand stuff, still pretty current and in very good shape that I paid less than 10% for. I little more effort to find what you are looking for in your size, but worth it to me!
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    on the topic of clothes is there any merit to "moisture wicking" fabrics? the feel of sweat on my skin is repulsive to me.

    Yes, and Im a big into cotton everything. LOL Believe it or not, the wicking material is simply polyester. Some of them are better made than others. Brooks is awful, IMHO. Champion, Nike, Danskin and Underarmour are all good brands that last... and can be found in Target, Kohls, Walmart... except maybe the Underarmour. You might have to go to ****'s for that brand.
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    on the topic of clothes is there any merit to "moisture wicking" fabrics? the feel of sweat on my skin is repulsive to me.

    Yes, and Im a big into cotton everything. LOL Believe it or not, the wicking material is simply polyester. Some of them are better made than others. Brooks is awful, IMHO. Champion, Nike, Danskin and Underarmour are all good brands that last... and can be found in Target, Kohls, Walmart... except maybe the Underarmour. You might have to go to ****'s for that brand.

    **** = ****'s Sporting Goods Store. LOL This program automatically astericks it out.
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