Moisture wicking plus size workout clothes?

ebayaddict0127
ebayaddict0127 Posts: 523 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I need plus sized workout clothes that:

a) Are good at moisture wicking - I sweat a lot due to medication and being overweight
b) Don't look like something my grandmother would wear (I'm 31)
c) Don't cost $5 billion

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I currently wear a 2x. I've looked at Old Navy, Wal-Mart, Lane Bryant (don't like their stuff), Kohls, Zuilily...

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  • mommylessman
    mommylessman Posts: 10
    I really LOVE Nike's Dri-Fit line. Have you looked at those?
  • ElliottTN
    ElliottTN Posts: 1,614 Member
    Like someone said the Nike dry-fit is pretty good. My favorite is made by the north face vapor wick series. They all are expensive, I just pick one up every other month or so bc of that. The thing is though, there is a world of difference between cheap tech shirts and really good ones. Once you get a nice one you won't buy a cheap one again.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I can't offer suggestions for brands, but I just want to suggest trying "bubble" tops. They're tank tops that are fitted at the bust but then they're really loose the rest of the torso. I don't like my workout tops clinging to me (because of sweat) and these are not clingy at all. I've gotten them in my size at old navy and target- I'm not sure what sizes they carry.
  • mommylessman
    mommylessman Posts: 10
    Check Kohls for sales and coupons on Nike stuff, also sometimes Ross has Nike on sale. Sports Authority always has a clearance rack that I always check. Just bought two Nike dry-fit sports bras there for 15$ each.
  • FitnSassy
    FitnSassy Posts: 263 Member
    Target, Kohl's, JC Penny
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Try online?
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    If you have an Academy Sports nearby they have their own line of workout clothing that is reasonably priced. Moisture wick, cold weather layers, etc.
  • Candi_land
    Candi_land Posts: 1,311 Member
    Zappos.com has some Nike gear for plus sized women up to 3 and sometimes 4x. Not super cheap but still pretty reasonable (about 30 bucks for a shirt, 40-50 for pants) given the quality and comfort of the material. Def worth it IMHO.
  • sisterlilbunny
    sisterlilbunny Posts: 686 Member
    I got some nice Danskin and Just my Size tops at Wal-Mart in the clearance section (2x). I had to dig but they're comfy, they cover and they wick pretty well. For me. YMMV.
  • andeey
    andeey Posts: 709 Member
    Target have some decent things (Champion brand, I think) and JCPenney online has quite a variety.
  • 1ZenGirl
    1ZenGirl Posts: 432 Member
    JC Penny's has great stuff on the cheap.
  • putdownthebiscuit
    putdownthebiscuit Posts: 15 Member
    OLD NAVY ONLINE!!! They have a great selection of well constructed work out gear in plus sizes. The only downside is that they only offer plus sizes online, but mail returns are free and easy. The compression capris are a godsend for me! I have three pair that have lasted me over a year. They aren't too tight, but they keep everything pulled in to offer more support when doing high impact workouts. They're also a great price, especially if you catch one of ON's frequent online sales. ON also has the bubble tops that someone just mentioned above (fitted at the top and blousy at the bottom) in a few great colors. Definitely check them out.

    Lane Bryant has a relatively new activewear line that people are very pleased with. It's all the rage on some of the curvy fashion blogs I follow. Cute styles and great support. You can order that online as well if you don't have a store near you. And definitely watch for one of their sales. They love the big sales and the sales are good online and in the store.
  • thatgirlkellib
    thatgirlkellib Posts: 150 Member
    SPORTS BRA -$5 WALMART
    SPANDEX BOTTOMS- KEEPS THE FORM OF BODY $5 WALMART
    OVER SIZED SWEATS- MAKES YOU SWEAT-"MEGA FAT LOSS" $10 WALMART

    THE ONLY THING ABOUT THIS WHOLE CONCEPT
    ITS NOT A BARBIE OUTFIT, THEN AGIAN WHO WANTS TO DRESS LIKE BARBIE WHEN WORKING OUT?
    WELL, MAYBE SOME ...
    WHEN I WORK OUT ITS NOT A FASHION SHOW FOR EVERYONE
    ITS ME "TIME"

    ABOUT THE MOISTURE- ITS SWEAT /// ENJOY THE TOXIN RELIEF
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I second old navy. Good quality stuff in extended sizes online.

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