Workout attire for the mature woman
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In answer to your original question, less binding waistbands. I'd love a magical elastic waist that is super snug but never adds a crease. I've come across a couple pairs that are engineered just so and hit at just the right place to work but still, more of that.1
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Pockets!2
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Thank you all for the feedback. How do you all feel about wearing skin tight pants in public? I think I look good, but I see other women and I can't help think that it looks like they forgot their skirt! Any thoughts?
If by "public" you mean "the gym" then I have no problem with it.
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Regarding pockets on gym attire ...
I will, sometimes, wear one of my sleeveless cycling jerseys to the gym. Cycling jerseys are designed with pockets.3 -
You can see an example of my usual choice of workout attire in my avatar and in other profile photos. BTW - I'm 50. Do I qualify as a "mature woman"?0
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Skipjack66 wrote: »Really what I want is a good workout bra. I'm 6' tall and I haven't been able to find a bra for YEARS. Because my torso is so long, it means my bust line is MUCH lower than a shorter woman. So all those "throw over your head" bras don't work for me because they end at the middle of my boobs. And because I am a swimmer I have really large shoulders, so if I actually manage to get one of those things over my head, then I'll never get it off without dislocating my shoulders. Currently I'm wearing ten year old bras. They are pretty sad looking things.
And if we are on the tall thing, longer everything. Longer sleeves, longer tops, longer pants, longer tights, longer shoes, longer shorts. A longer bike shirt would be nice too, which would mean the pocket starts at my low back instead of at my bra line. I'm "mature" at 51, but what I really want is stuff that fits my frame. But if you want specifically mature fashion - I'm less likely to wear neon or patterned tights. Gimme solid black or grey. But lap swimming swimsuits? Gimme all the crazy colours!! Yes to high cut, but a little longer please so they don't creep up my butt while flip turning. Just no giant back cutouts that come around to the sides, cuz they don't flatter quite the same as on a young thing.
Champion makes adjustable strap sports bras, in both racer back and tank back styles. (Walmart, Target, Kohl's...most department stores carry them). UnderArmor makes them with adjustable straps AND a zip front: but they tend to run about $60/each.
For swimsuits go to a sports wear store (Academy, Dick's), you'll have a much better chance at finding "long" sizes, I know for a fact Dick's has "long fit" Speedo one piece swimsuits.1 -
CarlydogsMom wrote: »I'm tall, I'd love to have just regular Medium sized t-shirts or tanks to be longer. 99.999% of all tops hit right in the middle of my butt. To get them longer, I have to get XL or XXL, or men's...and then they're baggy all over. Hate. I want my crotch and my butt covered.
Also, another "tall" complaint: I would LOVE to find bike shorts, or just spandex shorts, that actually hit right above my knees, as they show in the PHOTO on the package. Due to long upper legs, these shorts hit several inches above my knee, so my excess lower-thigh flab bulges out at the bottom. GAWD I hate that. I've even bought Tall from Title IX spandex shorts (thinking their quality would translate into a correct tall fit), and they're still too short. I can't fold up capris, the lower hem is too tight when it reaches my lower thighs. Ugh.
In essence, if a company decides to make a "tall" version of anything, can you not think of the truly tall women instead of this faux-tall?
(jeans, too...."tall" sizes are still too short for me in most cases).
JCPenney's Xersion brand and Made For Life brand carry tall women's. At 5'11'' they are almost too long!
Thank you, looking online now!1 -
VeronicaA76 wrote: »Skipjack66 wrote: »Really what I want is a good workout bra. I'm 6' tall and I haven't been able to find a bra for YEARS. Because my torso is so long, it means my bust line is MUCH lower than a shorter woman. So all those "throw over your head" bras don't work for me because they end at the middle of my boobs. And because I am a swimmer I have really large shoulders, so if I actually manage to get one of those things over my head, then I'll never get it off without dislocating my shoulders. Currently I'm wearing ten year old bras. They are pretty sad looking things.
And if we are on the tall thing, longer everything. Longer sleeves, longer tops, longer pants, longer tights, longer shoes, longer shorts. A longer bike shirt would be nice too, which would mean the pocket starts at my low back instead of at my bra line. I'm "mature" at 51, but what I really want is stuff that fits my frame. But if you want specifically mature fashion - I'm less likely to wear neon or patterned tights. Gimme solid black or grey. But lap swimming swimsuits? Gimme all the crazy colours!! Yes to high cut, but a little longer please so they don't creep up my butt while flip turning. Just no giant back cutouts that come around to the sides, cuz they don't flatter quite the same as on a young thing.
Champion makes adjustable strap sports bras, in both racer back and tank back styles. (Walmart, Target, Kohl's...most department stores carry them). UnderArmor makes them with adjustable straps AND a zip front: but they tend to run about $60/each.
For swimsuits go to a sports wear store (Academy, Dick's), you'll have a much better chance at finding "long" sizes, I know for a fact Dick's has "long fit" Speedo one piece swimsuits.
Thanks! My choices are a little more limited though, as I don't live in the states with those same stores (except Walmart which doesn't carry the same bras as in the states obviously). I also need a small bra band (32), so a lot of those sports bras with adjustable straps still aren't long enough (because small doesn't equal tall). However I plan to do a search while I'm in the US in November. Gonna hit the Orlando outlet mall scene and hoping I can find something while I'm there. I do buy my swimsuits at a specialty shop, but they don't seem to carry the tall speedos. I should probably try online. The under armour sounds like my best option - if they have an outlet there. I don't see champion brand here very much. Thanks again!0 -
Thank you all for the feedback. How do you all feel about wearing skin tight pants in public? I think I look good, but I see other women and I can't help think that it looks like they forgot their skirt! Any thoughts?
I love leggings- no regrets- wear them out in public all the time.
Being said- a good jogger that is cut more generously for booty would be GREAT! I have to wear over sized joggers to get one that accommodates my booty.
Otherwise I have to reach for my harem pants- and they are just- not good for lifting.1 -
Thank you all for the feedback. How do you all feel about wearing skin tight pants in public? I think I look good, but I see other women and I can't help think that it looks like they forgot their skirt! Any thoughts?
I love leggings- no regrets- wear them out in public all the time.
Being said- a good jogger that is cut more generously for booty would be GREAT! I have to wear over sized joggers to get one that accommodates my booty.
Otherwise I have to reach for my harem pants- and they are just- not good for lifting.
LMAO harem pants that is exactly what that feels like! haha1 -
Penthesilea514 wrote: »Thank you all for the feedback. How do you all feel about wearing skin tight pants in public? I think I look good, but I see other women and I can't help think that it looks like they forgot their skirt! Any thoughts?
I love leggings- no regrets- wear them out in public all the time.
Being said- a good jogger that is cut more generously for booty would be GREAT! I have to wear over sized joggers to get one that accommodates my booty.
Otherwise I have to reach for my harem pants- and they are just- not good for lifting.
LMAO harem pants that is exactly what that feels like! haha
I mean- I'm a bellydancer... I love my harem pants- but not for lifting. Like- something a little more functional LMAO3 -
VeronicaA76 wrote: »1. Pockets with zippers!!!! Real pockets too!
7. Sleeveless shirts, some of us have smaller chests and regular tanks can hang VERY low in front. Or larger chests and then the tank top screams BOOBS!
Most definitely this.1 -
Thank you all for the feedback. How do you all feel about wearing skin tight pants in public? I think I look good, but I see other women and I can't help think that it looks like they forgot their skirt! Any thoughts?
I love leggings- no regrets- wear them out in public all the time.
Being said- a good jogger that is cut more generously for booty would be GREAT! I have to wear over sized joggers to get one that accommodates my booty.
Otherwise I have to reach for my harem pants- and they are just- not good for lifting.
Discount Dance supply (they are online). Ballet dancers (dancers in general) tend to have tiny waists and muscular legs. Their joggers/warm-ups are cut for them, they are also made slightly more generous in the butt area to allow for easier movement in deep plus aka squats.1 -
Did want to mention, when looking for shirts, don't forget the men's dept. I wandered into K-Mart amd was checking out their workout shirts. Nothing really. Then I wandered further back and found some sleeveless men's tech shirts for $4 each. Bought one to try out and really like it. I went by there this morning and bought 2 more. They might not work for busty women, but I'm not one. The arm holes are a bit larger might be the only downside.
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Skipjack66 wrote: »Really what I want is a good workout bra. I'm 6' tall and I haven't been able to find a bra for YEARS. Because my torso is so long, it means my bust line is MUCH lower than a shorter woman. So all those "throw over your head" bras don't work for me because they end at the middle of my boobs. And because I am a swimmer I have really large shoulders, so if I actually manage to get one of those things over my head, then I'll never get it off without dislocating my shoulders. Currently I'm wearing ten year old bras. They are pretty sad looking things.
And if we are on the tall thing, longer everything. Longer sleeves, longer tops, longer pants, longer tights, longer shoes, longer shorts. A longer bike shirt would be nice too, which would mean the pocket starts at my low back instead of at my bra line. I'm "mature" at 51, but what I really want is stuff that fits my frame. But if you want specifically mature fashion - I'm less likely to wear neon or patterned tights. Gimme solid black or grey. But lap swimming swimsuits? Gimme all the crazy colours!! Yes to high cut, but a little longer please so they don't creep up my butt while flip turning. Just no giant back cutouts that come around to the sides, cuz they don't flatter quite the same as on a young thing.
I agree with all the tall things, mostly for tops, I don't wear long pants for working out very often, so that doesn't usually cause problems. Shirts are almost always too short. I have a large bust, so tank tops that are a little higher cut so the sisters don't try and peek out would be nice1 -
VeronicaA76 wrote: »1. Pockets with zippers!!!! Real pockets too!
2. Workout pants that are cuffed at the ankles (hard to find)
3. Longer tank tops
4. Sports bras with zippers, removing them after a workout shouldn't be a workout
5. Shorts that run mid thigh: 99% are either booty shorts or come to the knees.
6. Drawstrings!!!! Seriously, losing fat is great, then your workout gear falls off.
7. Sleeveless shirts, some of us have smaller chests and regular tanks can hang VERY low in front. Or larger chests and then the tank top screams BOOBS!
Shock Absorber for zip-up front-fastening sports bras. If you don't have a local stockist, look online.2 -
Skipjack66 wrote: »Really what I want is a good workout bra. I'm 6' tall and I haven't been able to find a bra for YEARS. Because my torso is so long, it means my bust line is MUCH lower than a shorter woman. So all those "throw over your head" bras don't work for me because they end at the middle of my boobs. And because I am a swimmer I have really large shoulders, so if I actually manage to get one of those things over my head, then I'll never get it off without dislocating my shoulders. Currently I'm wearing ten year old bras. They are pretty sad looking things.
And if we are on the tall thing, longer everything. Longer sleeves, longer tops, longer pants, longer tights, longer shoes, longer shorts. A longer bike shirt would be nice too, which would mean the pocket starts at my low back instead of at my bra line. I'm "mature" at 51, but what I really want is stuff that fits my frame. But if you want specifically mature fashion - I'm less likely to wear neon or patterned tights. Gimme solid black or grey. But lap swimming swimsuits? Gimme all the crazy colours!! Yes to high cut, but a little longer please so they don't creep up my butt while flip turning. Just no giant back cutouts that come around to the sides, cuz they don't flatter quite the same as on a young thing.
I agree with all the tall things, mostly for tops, I don't wear long pants for working out very often, so that doesn't usually cause problems. Shirts are almost always too short. I have a large bust, so tank tops that are a little higher cut so the sisters don't try and peek out would be nice
I have the exact opposite problem, small chested. So looser fitting tanks tend to hang down to nearly my second set of eyes. Sleeveless T's cut for women would help both of us out!1 -
Watch for lululemon clamdiggers. It's an older style but they may bring them back. Luon with a ribbed waistband and fit to the knee. One of my fav styles.
Who's the genius that came up with that name?1 -
There is not a decent runner's windbreaker out there that isn't pink. I want a windbreaker that covers my butt.
There's nothing more miserable than to come in from a cold run, sweating, with a frozen butt.
And while you are at it, add reflective tape.
I got one at Target last year!!! Butt covering is a must for me! It was purple, not pink. Maybe they have them this year?1 -
I get that I'm a niche consumer, but I'm going to take this opportunity to vent.
I'm the rare post-bilateral-mastectomy woman who didn't have reconstruction, doesn't usually wear prostheses (especially not to work out!), and is very active. On my left side, I also had lymph nodes removed, so there's a small ditch or divot from my underarm out onto my chest wall.
Tank tops? I wish, especially when rowing in 90 degree F weather! They're cut way too low in neck and arms. Men's sleeveless ones in smaller sizes (so kind of tight) used to sort of work when I was fat, but now that I'm a small or even extra-small in women's tanks, men's small is way too big in the arms and body, and boys' sizes seem to be the giant armhole singlet style.
(BTW, women's tanks come slightly closer to modesty if I wear them backwards, as both arms & neck have more generous fabric on that side. I don't know whether this is a viable strategy for the small-breasted. Won't work with any normal bra, for sure.)
Also, you discover that there's a function breasts somehow have of keeping things from creeping up as well as keeping them from slipping down (under stress from different types of movements). Following convention, I still like to cover my chest area, but even flat bra tops ride up or down (think about how you see this on 6-year old girls - same in 60+ year old ones).
To my relief, some one-piece swimsuits still work without breasts or prostheses (requires extensive shopping).
Thanks for letting me complain. I now return you to regular-people workout clothing problems.
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I get that I'm a niche consumer, but I'm going to take this opportunity to vent.
I'm the rare post-bilateral-mastectomy woman who didn't have reconstruction, doesn't usually wear prostheses (especially not to work out!), and is very active. On my left side, I also had lymph nodes removed, so there's a small ditch or divot from my underarm out onto my chest wall.
Tank tops? I wish, especially when rowing in 90 degree F weather! They're cut way too low in neck and arms. Men's sleeveless ones in smaller sizes (so kind of tight) used to sort of work when I was fat, but now that I'm a small or even extra-small in women's tanks, men's small is way too big in the arms and body, and boys' sizes seem to be the giant armhole singlet style.
(BTW, women's tanks come slightly closer to modesty if I wear them backwards, as both arms & neck have more generous fabric on that side. I don't know whether this is a viable strategy for the small-breasted. Won't work with any normal bra, for sure.)
Also, you discover that there's a function breasts somehow have of keeping things from creeping up as well as keeping them from slipping down (under stress from different types of movements). Following convention, I still like to cover my chest area, but even flat bra tops ride up or down (think about how you see this on 6-year old girls - same in 60+ year old ones).
To my relief, some one-piece swimsuits still work without breasts or prostheses (requires extensive shopping).
Thanks for letting me complain. I now return you to regular-people workout clothing problems.
I don't have your specific issues, but I also don't like low armpits on tanks. My armpits have loose skin after weight loss and sports bras push the skin into wrinkles, which do not look good in tanks.0 -
I normally wear 7" spandex-type smooth shorts for running, gym, or under a skirt/dress in daily wear. (normally with panties when running because seams).
http://a.co/7YF83tR I'm fond of the Under Armour ones too, but they are more expensive.1 -
TenaciousGymKitten wrote: »I was thinking about this in the shower this morning. I would like a workout skirt; kind of like a tennis skirt but made out of the soft thinner wicking material. So I could have my shorts but a little more material to cover my lady bits for a little more modesty than my workout shorts. Long shirts to cover that area drive me crazy. I like my tops to be more fitted and a little cropped since I sweat around my waist/hip line a lot.
One of the things I'm thinking of rewarding myself once I have a waist that's smaller than my hips is a dress for running in - fitted to the hip with a skirt just long enough to cover my shorts. And functional pockets either in the dress or the shorts for my phone, keys and a snack. Also in a colour that I actually like rather than whatever is in fashion this year! I sew so I can pretty much have what I want, so long as I don't want to change physics...2 -
Rosemary7391 wrote: »TenaciousGymKitten wrote: »I was thinking about this in the shower this morning. I would like a workout skirt; kind of like a tennis skirt but made out of the soft thinner wicking material. So I could have my shorts but a little more material to cover my lady bits for a little more modesty than my workout shorts. Long shirts to cover that area drive me crazy. I like my tops to be more fitted and a little cropped since I sweat around my waist/hip line a lot.
One of the things I'm thinking of rewarding myself once I have a waist that's smaller than my hips is a dress for running in - fitted to the hip with a skirt just long enough to cover my shorts. And functional pockets either in the dress or the shorts for my phone, keys and a snack. Also in a colour that I actually like rather than whatever is in fashion this year! I sew so I can pretty much have what I want, so long as I don't want to change physics...
Columbia makes some decent running dresses. They also make some running skirts - I like a longer inseam than found in theirs though. A few companies make running skirts with longer inseams, but they are pricier than the shorter ones. If you don't mind <5", Colorado skirts aren't expensive. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=colorado+skort&rh=i:aps,k:colorado+skort
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I'd like longer tops, in an A-line style. You know, slimmer at the waist, a tiny bit of flare around hips & butt. Sleeveless, short-sleeve, and long-sleeve styles. Ditto the previously mentioned desire for real POCKETS. I am amazed at the number of designers of women's clothing who fail to put pockets in any kind of pant. I won't buy them!
I hate spending a lot on workout clothes than I need to, so I shop at TJ Maxx, Walmart, K-Mart & Target. I've found that Hanes long-sleeved tees and Danskin short-sleeved tees (from Walmart) work well for me. Also, Sears & K-Mart carry the Everlast brand, which I like for tight-fitting mid-calf & long pants for the gym and "yoga" style looser pants for yoga.
Everlast also make the very first sports bra that I LOVE. It really holds the girls firmly in place, and the pads are just enough to disguise the nips. So comfortable I could wear it all day. It doesn't have the criss-cross straps which I find painful on my shoulders & back. They're adjustable and wide enough not to cut into my shoulders. I wish I'd bought 2 or 3 of them instead of just the one. BTW - I don't try to struggle with pulling my bra on & off over my head - I step in and out instead! Of course, I've got fairly slim hips, a pretty flat butt & fairly big boobs so it works for me. It obviously wouldn't work for other body types.2 -
Rosemary7391 wrote: »TenaciousGymKitten wrote: »I was thinking about this in the shower this morning. I would like a workout skirt; kind of like a tennis skirt but made out of the soft thinner wicking material. So I could have my shorts but a little more material to cover my lady bits for a little more modesty than my workout shorts. Long shirts to cover that area drive me crazy. I like my tops to be more fitted and a little cropped since I sweat around my waist/hip line a lot.
One of the things I'm thinking of rewarding myself once I have a waist that's smaller than my hips is a dress for running in - fitted to the hip with a skirt just long enough to cover my shorts. And functional pockets either in the dress or the shorts for my phone, keys and a snack. Also in a colour that I actually like rather than whatever is in fashion this year! I sew so I can pretty much have what I want, so long as I don't want to change physics...
Columbia makes some decent running dresses. They also make some running skirts - I like a longer inseam than found in theirs though. A few companies make running skirts with longer inseams, but they are pricier than the shorter ones. If you don't mind <5", Colorado skirts aren't expensive. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=colorado+skort&rh=i:aps,k:colorado+skort
Thanks, that's interesting to know. I might nosey around for ideas
I do have a very clear picture in my head of what I want though - that's the danger of sewing, you can get really specific about stuff and actually get to wear it! 1 -
Rosemary7391 wrote: »Rosemary7391 wrote: »TenaciousGymKitten wrote: »I was thinking about this in the shower this morning. I would like a workout skirt; kind of like a tennis skirt but made out of the soft thinner wicking material. So I could have my shorts but a little more material to cover my lady bits for a little more modesty than my workout shorts. Long shirts to cover that area drive me crazy. I like my tops to be more fitted and a little cropped since I sweat around my waist/hip line a lot.
One of the things I'm thinking of rewarding myself once I have a waist that's smaller than my hips is a dress for running in - fitted to the hip with a skirt just long enough to cover my shorts. And functional pockets either in the dress or the shorts for my phone, keys and a snack. Also in a colour that I actually like rather than whatever is in fashion this year! I sew so I can pretty much have what I want, so long as I don't want to change physics...
Columbia makes some decent running dresses. They also make some running skirts - I like a longer inseam than found in theirs though. A few companies make running skirts with longer inseams, but they are pricier than the shorter ones. If you don't mind <5", Colorado skirts aren't expensive. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=colorado+skort&rh=i:aps,k:colorado+skort
Thanks, that's interesting to know. I might nosey around for ideas I do have a very clear picture in my head of what I want though - that's the danger of sewing, you can get really specific about stuff and actually get to wear it!Rosemary7391 wrote: »Rosemary7391 wrote: »TenaciousGymKitten wrote: »I was thinking about this in the shower this morning. I would like a workout skirt; kind of like a tennis skirt but made out of the soft thinner wicking material. So I could have my shorts but a little more material to cover my lady bits for a little more modesty than my workout shorts. Long shirts to cover that area drive me crazy. I like my tops to be more fitted and a little cropped since I sweat around my waist/hip line a lot.
One of the things I'm thinking of rewarding myself once I have a waist that's smaller than my hips is a dress for running in - fitted to the hip with a skirt just long enough to cover my shorts. And functional pockets either in the dress or the shorts for my phone, keys and a snack. Also in a colour that I actually like rather than whatever is in fashion this year! I sew so I can pretty much have what I want, so long as I don't want to change physics...
Columbia makes some decent running dresses. They also make some running skirts - I like a longer inseam than found in theirs though. A few companies make running skirts with longer inseams, but they are pricier than the shorter ones. If you don't mind <5", Colorado skirts aren't expensive. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=colorado+skort&rh=i:aps,k:colorado+skort
Thanks, that's interesting to know. I might nosey around for ideas I do have a very clear picture in my head of what I want though - that's the danger of sewing, you can get really specific about stuff and actually get to wear it!
I'm actually wearing a Columbia running dress in my current profile photo. (I only have the 1 style of dress in racerback.. discontinued model).
ETA: that model had pockets too.2 -
TenaciousGymKitten wrote: »I was thinking about this in the shower this morning. I would like a workout skirt; kind of like a tennis skirt but made out of the soft thinner wicking material. So I could have my shorts but a little more material to cover my lady bits for a little more modesty than my workout shorts. Long shirts to cover that area drive me crazy. I like my tops to be more fitted and a little cropped since I sweat around my waist/hip line a lot.
I had a couple of running skirts back when I used to run. They were in style at the time and easy to find everywhere. I loved them. They were so comfortable and I loved that they covered my "lady bits" as you say. My favorite one that I wore for most of my races was from One More Mile. I don't know if they still make them (or are even still in business).1
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