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Larger lady gym wear

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Blushingm · 28/02/2026 14:38

I’m a size 20 and went to the gym for the first time in a long time.

There were lots of young fit women there and I felt completely out of place - what do larger women wear and where do you buy it?

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Blushingm · 28/02/2026 18:15

Mathsbabe · 28/02/2026 16:35

Amazon do great gym wear. I have tops and leggings from them and also a couple of thin zip up cardigans which I wear if I’m cold during the warm up.

What’s the sizing like on these tops? Are they longish?

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Mathsbabe · 28/02/2026 22:38

Blushingm · 28/02/2026 18:15

What’s the sizing like on these tops? Are they longish?

I’m 5ft 1inches. The tops are long, if I’m standing up they cover my bottom and stomach and I like the curve of the hem.
The leggings are too long for me, I could turn them up I guess but I mostly put them inside my shoes. I’m a 16 in Seasalt clothes and a 18 in a supermarket swimming costume.
The tops that I have are 2XL and are getting big on me. I bought an XL top and it fits me but it isn’t loose.
I’m also in XL for the leggings.

LattePatty · 01/03/2026 07:58

Nike do plus size of the same styles which I like

ForPinkDuck · 01/03/2026 10:22

Love this thread op. Great ideas from everyone.
I gave some of my decathlon yoga pants to a friend yesterday. She found them so comfy she wore them home.
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Blushingm · 01/03/2026 11:10

Mathsbabe · 28/02/2026 22:38

I’m 5ft 1inches. The tops are long, if I’m standing up they cover my bottom and stomach and I like the curve of the hem.
The leggings are too long for me, I could turn them up I guess but I mostly put them inside my shoes. I’m a 16 in Seasalt clothes and a 18 in a supermarket swimming costume.
The tops that I have are 2XL and are getting big on me. I bought an XL top and it fits me but it isn’t loose.
I’m also in XL for the leggings.

I ordered one - it’s coming today so fingers crossed crossed!

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MayPeasBeWithYou · 01/03/2026 11:15

For general gym stuff I wear Tikiboo leggings (RIP - yet to find a replacement for these, any recommendations?), with a longline vest top and then just an oversized body t-shirt over that. I'm tall and if I raise my arms above my head, the world does not need to be subjected to my flabby body!

Decent sports bra is always a good investment.

For cycling I wear Fat Lad at the Back padded shorts.

LusciousLondoner · 01/03/2026 19:44

@MayPeasBeWithYou RIP Fat Lad at the Back

MayPeasBeWithYou · 02/03/2026 05:48

LusciousLondoner · 01/03/2026 19:44

@MayPeasBeWithYou RIP Fat Lad at the Back

They supposedly exist under a different name but ive never actually seen anything plus sized on their site yet. Fortunately when i realised they were going under, I panic bought several pairs in multiple sizes!

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