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Longline gym top aargh!

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HaveYouSeenHerLately · 25/06/2012 20:37

Longtime lurker here but would love the expertise of the S+B ladies!

I've been using the gym for a while now and am at the point where I want to increase my gym wardrobe.

I already have the trousers/ leggings covered (Adidas or USA Pro sweat-wicking), sports bra (Freya underwired and Enell) and trainers.

But I'm at my wits end trying to find a style of top!

I'm looking for a vest-style top that will flatter my 32FF bust. Requirements:

Made of sweat-wicking fabric
No inner bra/ shelf thingy (my sports bra does this job and I find them uncomfortable and pointless on the larger bust)
Long enough not to ping up (exposing flesh) during exercise
Ideally not too expensive
I'm happy to size up if it helps
Any colour/ design will do!

I've tried Sports Direct, TK Maxx and John Lewis so far, and have searched old threads for inspiration.

Can anyone advise? Grin

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QueenCadbury · 25/06/2012 20:45

I'm long in the body and have trouble finding running tops that don't ride up and expose the muffin top and the best ones I have is Nike. I also hate the built in bra things. My tops are years old but I think I got them from John Lewis but you've already tried there. Next have a good selection of branded sportswear on line and i'vevoften ordered from them to try on in the comfort of my own home.

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Sparklegeek · 25/06/2012 20:49

Nike Legacy tops - you can get vests, t-shirts or long-sleeve. I am 5 ft 9 & they are really long on me, in fact I ruck them up at hip level! But they are a lovely material & come in nice colours, have bought them on offer from Sports Direct, JJB or JB Sports I think.

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crazybutterflylady · 25/06/2012 20:54

Sweaty Betty. Expensive but totally worth it. I have this (pre-sale though gahhh) which is great and generally I find their vests tend to be quite longer line. I also bought some running leggings which have a really high waist which also helps avoid any flashing instances!

Next did a range with Davina which included longline tops but I never bought any.

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HaveYouSeenHerLately · 25/06/2012 21:39

Thanks so much everyone!

This is my first thread in Style & Beauty and I dreaded getting no replies Wink

I'll check out the recommendations and keep up the search, I feel like there's a definite gap in the market Smile

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carrie74 · 26/06/2012 10:33

Sweaty Betty (have a look on ebay, they last forever, so you can pick up a bargain). I've also got a great one from lululemon, but I bought it in the US.

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fatboyslimmum · 26/06/2012 10:34

i got one in sainsburys for about 6 quid which is fab

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MrsSee · 26/06/2012 13:04

I second Nike Legacy tops :)
I'm 5ft 11 and these tops are a great length for me.
They also wash well and look (and smell!) like new despite being used almost daily for two years.

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lolapergola · 26/06/2012 16:10

I do a lot of running and always on the search for long length wicking tops - I'm 5ft 9 and long of body. Bought some reasonably good ASICS ones from Amazon for about £15.

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