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To ask where can I find a longline gym top??!

26 replies

Noln · 09/01/2022 09:33

I just want a longline gym top that is not skin tight, ideally not a normal tshirt but one made out of sweat wicking, quick drying etc material. Even more ideally not crew neck and with short sleeves.

Longline is most important though, I have a strip of fat on my lower belly which is more pronounced since my c-section and I'm self conscious of it. It's OK when I'm stood up and I have high waisted gym leggings. But with squats etc, or anything bouncy, the bulge is quite something and I'd feel so much better with a skimming, longer top.

Anyone have a recommendation? Google persistently sends me to crop tops.

OP posts:
Pixiedown123 · 09/01/2022 09:37

I wear under armour twist tech t-shirt in various colours. I buy them on sale, they cover all my flab Smile

m.jdsports.co.uk/product/black-under-armour-twist-tech-v-neck-t-shirt/16000744/

EishetChayil · 09/01/2022 09:37

Try the men's section! Most of my tops came from the blokes' range of H&M. It's a few years since I've been to the gym Blush so I don't know what their stuff is like these days

notagain2021 · 09/01/2022 09:43

I have the same problem!

It's frustrating

Gumboots29 · 09/01/2022 09:44

I wear mens vets or gym t shirts.

Nitgel · 09/01/2022 09:45

Uniqlo

ComDummings · 09/01/2022 09:45

I have to buy men’s gym tops

ComDummings · 09/01/2022 09:45

Women’s stuff all seems so short!

Ohmycron · 09/01/2022 09:45

Next.

Ohmycron · 09/01/2022 09:51

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To ask where can I find a longline gym top??!
Whataroyalannoyance · 09/01/2022 10:15

I've been Having the exact same issue. I was ranting about it in sports direct and Nike last weekend. My husband didn't understand until I went and got a selection of womens tops. See through. Skin tight. Low backed. Low armpits.

sandgrown · 09/01/2022 10:17

I think I got my last one from M&S. longline, v neck and short sleeves .

CMOTDibbler · 09/01/2022 10:20

I wanted longline long sleeved as I run, and ended up buying from a 'modest clothing' company who had a brilliant range of long activewear. You can go a size down as they are obviously designed to be very loose but I'm really pleased

Vickles20 · 09/01/2022 10:27

Here

www.next.co.uk/style/st043819/876737#876737

It looks crazy long and baggy on the model, but she’s tiny bless her. But I’m size 16 and I have 5 of these tops and I layer them with up. I love them. They completely cover my bum!!

Ohmycron · 09/01/2022 10:28

Hate thin straps and gappy armholes

Shesellsseashellsontheseashore · 09/01/2022 10:30

www.dare2b.com/womens-defy-lightweight-workout-t-shirt-ebony-grey/

I got some karrimor xlite ones a few years ago from sports direct. I sized up so they were looser fitting. They were long at the front and longer at the back. Can't see them online though.

New look www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/grey-short-sleeve-sports-t-shirt/p/815301204

happyrainydays · 09/01/2022 10:36

I 100% second the Under Armour one I led up thread. I have them and they are perfect for what you describe you need.

bookish83 · 09/01/2022 10:36

I've worn a longer vest top under a thin short sleeved one. Not ideal but makes me feel more confident!

Wotsitsits · 09/01/2022 10:37

I got one 2 sizes too big and rolled the sleeves up

BatshitBanshee · 09/01/2022 10:38

I got the same longline top @Ohmycron said above in Tesco. I actually find a lot of their gym vests are quite long. I have an overhang too on my lower belly so I get it OP. Annoying AF.

alfagirl73 · 09/01/2022 10:39

I have a similar situation at the moment where I'm working out hard, toning up all over but where I had abdominal surgery, I feel a little more self-conscious - although I'm learning to care less and just crack on.

I have found the best combination is: good gym pants - I got some recently on Amazon that do provide more support - but they're not "Bridget jones" numbers either. Then good quality high waisted leggings. Then I tend to just get some long vest tops from wherever - and then layer on top a looser one - USA Pro have some that are a little longer and looser at the bottom. I have found some of their tops a bit more forgiving and provide the coverage I want. I find that gives me the freedom to work out well but it just gives me a little more confidence.

Wrinklefree · 09/01/2022 12:01

Same as EishetChayil I normally buy my tops from the men’s section.

Chely · 09/01/2022 12:02

Buy a mens top

Chely · 09/01/2022 12:05

I prefer mens hoodies too as you don't have spray on arms. I like to lift heavy stuff and hate the tight arms on women's hoodies.

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