where to find plus size fitness apparel

nashvillern
nashvillern Posts: 12 Member
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Does anyone have any recommendations on where to find plus size women's activewear? I've been working out 6 days a week and find the need for more workout clothes. I'm just a little too curvy for the x-large right now, although hope to report differently in a month or too. I find that it's hard to find gear in even an x-large, much less a 2x, and when you do find an x-large it's "slim cut"...ie not helpful. Ironic that few companies seem to carry larger sizes and those who wear larger sizes are the ones who need to workout the most!
I've found zella at Nordstrom, but they only have yoga pants and no tops right now. Nike apparently makes a 2x, but no stores ever carry them and it's hard to find them online. We have two nike outlets here and I couldn't even find an x-large and sometimes they only had smalls and mediums. Don't really care what brand it is and any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!

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  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Although I despise Walmart, they have a bangin' plus size athletic section that is reasonably priced.
  • Xniecex
    Xniecex Posts: 39 Member
    Walmart or target.... my go-to stores :)
  • Restybaby2012
    Restybaby2012 Posts: 568 Member
    Check out Woman Within, Roamans, Brylane, Lane Bryant, even King Size Direct. They all have workout clothes in a variety of sizes....1X up to 7 or 8X...petite, tall and big. I tend to buy mens sweats and workout pants because the length is better for me at 6'. The Tees and stuff are made longer as well

    Good Luck
  • ssbarfarkle
    ssbarfarkle Posts: 150 Member
    Old Navy has great activewear (be sure to check out the clearance items!)
  • Tlove1972
    Tlove1972 Posts: 2 Member
    Old Navy activewear is great, they go up to 2x. Fashionbug has some.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    walmart has danskin now - which is AWESOME -- and also old navy. they were my go-to's when I was larger, and are still my go-to's since I'm not at my goal weight :)
  • Discoveri
    Discoveri Posts: 435 Member
    T.J. Maxx and Walmart are some of the cheapest places I have bought plus sized clothes from.
  • nashvillern
    nashvillern Posts: 12 Member
    Thanks everyone for the great ideas! It's tax-free weekend here starting tomorrow and now I have some places to check out!
    Thanks again!
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    Old Navy is another great place to look. I know they carry XL in the store and I think they even have XXL.
  • sheshe32
    sheshe32 Posts: 195 Member
    Lucky you don't live over here in NZ...I can't find ANYTHING!!
  • daddiesgirl1
    daddiesgirl1 Posts: 2 Member
    Layne Bryant, Catherines, have fitness apparel in sizes all the way to 5X.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    I like: http://athleta.com/
  • erinxo13
    erinxo13 Posts: 892 Member
    Old Navy! Best yoga pants omg.
  • Beana21
    Beana21 Posts: 91 Member
    Old Navy has a decent selection.
  • LeeshaNichole
    LeeshaNichole Posts: 179 Member
    justmysize.com has some great stuff!!
  • Tennessee2019
    Tennessee2019 Posts: 676 Member
    BUMP
  • Kalliejc
    Kalliejc Posts: 36
    Old Navy activewear is great, they go up to 2x. Fashionbug has some.

    Old Navy activewear is awesome. It's inexpensive.......and it last so much longer than Walmart or anything like that. They have XL and XXL sizes.......and they're normally on sale......

    as a matter of fact, my 10 lb reward is a new pair of work out pants from old navy. :)
  • kmoore02
    kmoore02 Posts: 167 Member
    Marshalls and Burlington Coat Factory.

    It seems that they don't think plus size people wanna workout...
  • Blayzn10Tiffers
    Blayzn10Tiffers Posts: 181
    Walmart is where I love to go...
  • kaseysospacey
    kaseysospacey Posts: 499 Member
    I've gotten stuff from Lane Bryant and Torrid.
  • urbansmamma
    urbansmamma Posts: 202 Member
    Lululemon has size 12, but usually you can go a size smaller than you are. They are speeny, but hands down the most flattering fit that keeps you sucked in all the right places and is functional and sexy. I only wear them because when your working out you don't want to play tug of war with your workout gear bunching or riding up... You simply want to get your swear on and feel beautiful no matter what your size is. Love, love, love lulu!!!
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    I loved Old Navy when I was plus sized, but found they ran incredibly huge. I always had to order at least one size smaller, and I ended up returning a LOT of stuff. Other than that, I loved them.

    I also have bought from Walmart.com. The Danskin fits pretty darn good for my fatt butt :)
  • tari12340
    tari12340 Posts: 55 Member
    I found some great deals up to 3x at Pennys. Lots of great sales!!
  • SilverOnTheTree
    SilverOnTheTree Posts: 102 Member
    For the NZ quandary!

    Check the local 2nd hand stores - I know, ewww 2nd-hand underwear, but I've had phenomenally good luck at SaveMart recently. Some kind plus-sized ladies had given up their new (tags attached) UK and USA-bought sports tops (not actual bras, but heavy-elastic support tops). 2x tops and 2x 'active wear' t-shirts for $10. Score!

    Go for the bigger warehouses, since they're more like to take seconds or end-of-season imports.
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    http://www.stateofmindactive.com/
  • sbernardy
    sbernardy Posts: 188
    Although I despise Walmart, they have a bangin' plus size athletic section that is reasonably priced.

    I just bought some cute ones from walmart last weekend.. I agree... it's hard to find cute outfits for curvy women... I would like to look good while working out.. because I know I'm doing something!!! :)

    Edit to add.. plus it wasn't super expensive.. since I know I will be going down a size soon.. Hopefully :)
  • dglangevin
    dglangevin Posts: 1
    On-line you can find Plus Size at http://www.inspirationalplus.com/ . It is great and fits so well. You can also go to Kohl's.com and look for VATA Brasil active wear. It fits size 2-12 but you can also ask them to stock VATA Brasil plus size. They listen to their customers very well.
    Good luck.
  • nashvillern
    nashvillern Posts: 12 Member
    Thanks for all the great ideas. Today I checked out TJ Maxx and Walmart. Hope to go elsewhere tomorrow. Results: the TJ Maxx here does not carry plus size activewear. Walmart seemed to have already been raided due to tax free weekend. They didn't have anything for me today, but I did see where Danskin goes from XS to 4X. They had some cute options just nothing I liked was in available in my size. This does seem to be a good future source though when they restock. Old Navy seems to be a popular source for respondents so I will try there tomorrow.
    Thanks again for the suggestions!

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