Plus Size Active Wear
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We Like to Move It! Move It!
It's a common misconception that plus size girls and women do not work out. But we know better don't we? We walk, we run, we bike, we swim, we do yoga, we do pilates, we play basketball, we play baseball, and oh, so much more.
The problem up until now has been finding the plus size clothing and the support bras to do all the fun activities we love to do. Look no further! The Plus Size Active Wear lens highlights some of the best online vendors for plus size active wear.
Now go move it, move it with some style and comfort!
The problem up until now has been finding the plus size clothing and the support bras to do all the fun activities we love to do. Look no further! The Plus Size Active Wear lens highlights some of the best online vendors for plus size active wear.
Now go move it, move it with some style and comfort!
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Junonia
This plus size clothing company has been providing plus size active wear to curvy chics since 1995. They pride themselves on the quality of their clothing offering a 100% Satisfaction Return Policy.They have a nice assortment of shorts, tights, yoga pants, t-shirts, bras (and more) in sizes 1x to 4x. Some items are yearly standards while some are updated every season. Be sure to register for their newsletter to get updated about seasonal promotions.
The website also offers advice on "keeping cool with wicking fabrics"; "how to layer for heat management" and "how to find support in a swim suit or a sports bra".
Visit Junonia for plus size active wear.
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The definition of activity in this case is a sustained activity for at least 30 minutes. It can include things like yoga, swimming, aerobics, walking, boxing, bicycling, and tennis.
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Danskin
Danskin, one of foremost makers of active and dance wear for decades, have been developing a plus size active wear line for a few years and it is finally coming into its own.Good for activities like yoga, walking, treadmill, aerobics, or just lounging around the house. Danskin offers cotton shorts, bicycle shorts, leggings, t-shirts, camis, leotards, bras, as well as a few other extras in sizes 1x to 4x for $40 to $60 depending on style and sales.
Visit Danskin for plus size active wear
Six Foot Round Yoga Mat
Here is a yoga mat that a plus size yogi can be proud of. No more readjusting to stay on the mat. No more hanging off the mat while doing floor (or worse, carpet) work. And it is big enough to share during toddler yoga.This six foot mandala yoga mat is available from Yoga Accessories for $74.95.
Get your own Six Foot Mandala Round Yoga Mat.
Always For Me
This shop has always been one of my favorite for plus size swimwear but they also carry work out clothing like heavy duty sport bras, cami bras, t-shirts, bike shorts, yoga pants, and boot leg pants.Always for Me offers sizes 1x to 6x. Prices range from $26 to $66 depending on item.
The Brands they offer include Danskin and A Big Attitude. Spend $50 and get a free pedometer.
Visit Always for Me for plus size active wear.
For the Swimmers in the Crowd
Amazon Offers Plus Size Active Wear
Celtic Roots T-shirt Short Sleeved 100% Cotton KIDS - TEENS and ADULTS Shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 02/14/2012)
You can find a large selection of t-shirts and other active wear at Amazon.com.
A Big Attittude
According to their website this company's ABA bike shorts have been featured on the NBC TV show "The Biggest Loser." Their leggings and bike shorts are available in sizes 4 to 26 and range in price from $30 to $44.Besides shorts, they also carry yoga pants, t-shirts, leggings, sports bras, capri pants, sport tops and more. This site has been in operation for almost a decade.
Visit Big Attitude for plus size active wear.
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River's Edge Dancwear
If you are a dancing queen and need to find a dance outfit then this is probably where you should visit. They have plus size unitards, chiffon skirts, wrap skirts, leggings, jazz pants, cami leotards, and skating costumes.Their clothing is available in sizes 2x to 6x in the plus size section with 1x in the regular line. Prices are reasonable for specialty products. Some items are special order and may take longer to arrive. They also have dance shoes and accessories.
Visit River's Edge Dancewear for plus size active wear.
Get Moving with Shapely Girl
Debra Mazda ShapelyGirl Let's Get Moving!
Amazon Price: (as of 02/14/2012)
"Exercise Physiologist Debra Mazda, M. Ed is the #1 leader of the plus-size fitness movement and creator of the ShapelyGirl DVD series. With a belief that "Fitness Comes In Many Sizes" and an upbeat motivating style Debra inspires women of all shapes and sizes to "Get off the couch, start moving and change your life." Let's Get Moving! is the workout that will help you feel and look great. Even if you've never exercised before, you can..."
Go Figure Go
This Canadian company has been producing plus size active wear in sizes 10 to 24 since 2002. If you are in the Vancouver area they will even custom make pieces for you.Go Figure offers team wear, tees, tanks, long sleeves, capris, leggings, skorts, tennis skirts, bike shorts, and base layers.
All prices are in Canadian dollars. They ship in Canada and the U.S.
Visit Go Figure for plus size active wear.
Five Favorite Things
A Plus Size Shopping Blog
Every week I'll share five favorite things. It could be dresses, tops, pants, bags, shoes and jewelry. I may even throw in the occasional website or book. Five new posts every week!
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Belly dancing is quickly becoming a physical outlet for plus size women. Some dabble in it for fun while for others it is serious hobby.Finding lovely clothes that complete the belly dance look and still feel comfortable has always been a challenge but shops like Shimmy Sista are making it easier.
They cover dancewear like unitards, tops, coin belts, scarves, and pants in sizes 1x to 4x. Reasonably priced too.
Visit Shimmy Sista for plus size bellydance clothing.
Plus Size Sport Bras
- Think Pink - Always for Me : Five Favorite Things
- Think Pink - Always for Me Always has joined forces with intimate apparel manufacturer, Enell, to market a special PINK sports bra, brand named Hope; for this year’s Breast Awareness month. A portion from each sale will be donated to help fund a cure. When you purchase one you also get the
- Enell Sport Bra - Large & Lovely
- Always for Me carries a sport bra by Enell that they say is endorsed by Pro Beach Volleyball Players and Olympic Biathletes. If anyone knows about bounce they certainly do. This bra is designed for high-impact activities like running, skiing, aerobics, horseback riding, biking and more.
- Goddess Sport Bra
- Heavy duty activity bra.
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Moi Wear
This Canadian company currently offers five different styles of tops($42 to $68) and four different pants ($84) and three jackets ($96 to $110) for plus size women from size 14 to 24. Not all styles comes in all sizes but they are open to requests for additional sizing.They offer a flat rate shipping for U.S. and Canada for $10!
Visit Mio for plus size active and yoga wear.
L. Rose Designs
They have been in business since 1989 offering tops, pants, skirts, dresses, belts, veils and accessories to regular and plus size women. The prices are reasonable for specialty items.Not all items are in all sizes. In the plus size items available, the tops go up to 3x and the bottoms go up to 2x.
Visit L. Rose Designs for plus size active, dance, and hula wear.
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Download and save in a playlist labeled "Walking".
| Track | Artist | Album | |
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| Sweet Caroline (Glee Cast Version) | Glee Cast | Glee: The Music, Vol. 1 | |
| Hey, Soul Sister | Train | ||
| Monday, Monday | The Mamas & The Papas | The Mamas & The Papas Greatest Hits | |
| All Shook Up | Elvis Presley | Elvis: 30 #1 Hits | |
| Love Shack | The B-52's | Cosmic Thing | |
| I Like To Move It | Madagascar 5 | I Like To Move It - Single | |
| Walk This Way | Aerosmith | The Essential: Aerosmith | |
| Vogue | Madonna | ||
| Just Dance (feat. Colby O'Donis) | Lady GaGa | The Fame Monster (Deluxe Version) | |
| Get Ur Freak On | Missy Elliott | ||
| Breathe | Faith Hill |
Charlotte Jackson
This new company from the UK offers fitness clothing and gym wear for women as their debut line with hopes of expanding in the future.Currently their line provides the basics, a few tops and a few pants to choose from. They dress curves size 16 to 24 and prices range from about $40 for a cute ruched tank to about $70 for yoga pant.
They are happy to ship internationally.
Visit Charlotte Jackson for plus size active wear.
Adora Om
This Arizona based company is located in Arizona and is the love child of three entrepreneurial women. Adora Om offers full figured fashionistas active wear made in the U.S. in sizes 14 to 24.Their premiere selection is currently small offering five tops and three bottoms to choose from. Each style has two to five color options to choose from. Premium tanks and tees start at $67 and pants start at $89.
Adora Om offer free shipping within the U.S. on purchases of $99 or more and they do offer international delivery via Fed Ex or UPS.
Visit Adora Om for plus size active wear.
Just My Size (JMS)
JMS, formerly Just My Size, is a major retailer in the plus size clothing sector especially for affordable bras. They also carry lingerie, swimwear, maternity and casual clothing. In their casual clothing you will find t-shirts, leggings and casual pants,Most of their clothing is offered in sizes 1x to 4x but they also have a small selection in sizes 5x and 6x. You have to hunt a little more to find the workout clothing here but it is extremely affordable.
Visit JMS for plus size active wear.
I'd Like to Recommend...
Wendy Shanker has written for national women's magazines, she's hosted fashion shows, she's traveled far and wide to gather the data she's compiled for the "The Fat Girl's Guide to Life." Ok, maybe not "far and wide" but she has first hand experience. She's 32 years old and she has been fat most of her life. Now she's putting that experience to good use.
Shanker's style is blunt and to the point. She says it like it is (or at least as she sees it) with a little bit of sarcastic sometimes comedic twist. She isn't degrading like most fat humourists. She is respectful but truthful. Her raw humour made it easy to read. But this book definitely isn't all about humour. It's about being fat in a media infested world.
Shanker's book is not what I'd call a step by step guide but a "get real" guide. It's time to admit you're "Fat" and then get on with it...Life. Stop dwelling on how you don't have Cameron Diaz's thighs and go have some fun. Through her personal experience and empowering dialogue I think she's setting an example. I'm looking forward to her next book. Perhaps "The Fat Girl's Guide to Life: Part II."
Shanker's style is blunt and to the point. She says it like it is (or at least as she sees it) with a little bit of sarcastic sometimes comedic twist. She isn't degrading like most fat humourists. She is respectful but truthful. Her raw humour made it easy to read. But this book definitely isn't all about humour. It's about being fat in a media infested world.
Shanker's book is not what I'd call a step by step guide but a "get real" guide. It's time to admit you're "Fat" and then get on with it...Life. Stop dwelling on how you don't have Cameron Diaz's thighs and go have some fun. Through her personal experience and empowering dialogue I think she's setting an example. I'm looking forward to her next book. Perhaps "The Fat Girl's Guide to Life: Part II."
The Fat Girl's Guide to Life
Amazon Price: $3.86 (as of 02/14/2012)
Plus Size Activewear Guest Book
Thank you for visiting my Plus Size Active Wear lens. Before you go please sign my guestbook and answer one of these questions:
* What is your favorite activity?
* Do you wear special active wear to work out?
* Do you prefer being active indoors or outdoors?
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leahjsongs
Feb 4, 2012 @ 8:48 pm | delete
- I love swimming. When it's too cool in the pool, I walk in my neighborhood.
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skiesgreen
Feb 2, 2012 @ 11:09 pm | delete
- Wonderful stuff. Blessed and featured on Blessed by Skiesgreen 2012. Hugs
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Justswimmingly
Jan 31, 2012 @ 10:41 am | delete
- Great Lens! You have so many great recommendations here.
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kathysart
Dec 18, 2011 @ 10:34 am | delete
- Very cool lens.. yay for all the cute outfits and suggestions. Thumbs UP!! Blessings from a Squid Angel too.
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sherioz
Nov 29, 2011 @ 11:56 pm | delete
- Great lens. Want to see more normally sized women on the media.
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BrandonSharp
Sep 25, 2011 @ 6:18 pm | delete
- This lens is awesome! Yes, larger people do workout and yes we do like to workout in clothing other than jogging suits.
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Athf
Sep 24, 2011 @ 12:01 pm | delete
- Very interesting lens
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ohcaroline
Sep 6, 2011 @ 5:13 am | delete
- Thanks for all the plus-size active wear companies. I need to check some of them out.
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WildFacesGallery
Aug 22, 2011 @ 7:30 am | delete
- I've always been a big girl and must stay active in order to keep it from getting out of control. I use exercise as a way to be able to still eat many of the foods I love. You've made a wonderful selection of workout wear here. Being comfortable and looking good while working out make all the difference.
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KimGiancaterino Aug 13, 2011 @ 3:09 pm | delete
- Excellent selections. At home I live in Danskin yoga pants!
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prosperity66
Aug 13, 2011 @ 5:42 am | delete
- It isn't always easy to find activewear for plus size women that comes in a nice design. From the pictures I can see on this page, the companies that you selected produce good looking plus size activewear and that's what all of us, plus size women, needed! Thank you for this.
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gonzalezdenise
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- Thanks, great lens.
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dawngibson Jun 20, 2011 @ 2:34 pm | delete
- Thanks for making this lens. It addresses an important issue without judgment or any other junk. Bravo!
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Tipi
Jun 4, 2011 @ 8:53 pm | delete
- Exercising is more fun when you know you just look good doing it and you have the active wear to make the plus size ladies look fine!!!
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- Nice Collection in Lens..Keep it good work
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Lila Plus
Lila+ was created by Peggy Archambault after she had a hard time finding suitable workout clothing to train for a marathon.Lila+ has clothing for plus size women who like to work it by hiking, walking, running, doing yoga/pilates, aerobics, cycling, swimming, golfing, playing tennis, snowboarding, skiing, horseback riding, and every day wear. They offer clothing in sizes 1x to 4x.
You will find trusted brands such as Danskin, Sporthill, Kerrits, Go Figure, Terry and more. They even have some environmentally friendly bamboo clothing.
Visit Lila Plus for plus size active wear.
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