I need a [whispers] 'track suit' ...

[EcoLady]

I start teacher training (Primary) in Sept. I must have a 'track suit' for PE, i.e. be ready for "Yes, I know it's raining but we're going outside anyway ..."

I'm a curvy size 14 and over 40. I'm sorted for proper trainers & sports bra but struggling to find something suitably sporty but sensible, without looking like a hippo or mutton dressed as chav!

All practical suggestions very welcome please.

Does it need to be a track suit or would something like jazz-pants and a hoody do? That would be a lot more flattering and as long as the legs of the jazz-pants aren't too long (or they will pick up mud), it should be just as practical.

Something like these? not the white ones, but one of the darker colours, add a brighter long sleeved top and a coordinating jacket/hoody/sweatshirt.

I like the sporty stuff at H&M. And I agree with Cardi, I'd go for yoga type trousers and a (non-matching) zip up top/hoody.

Tk Maxx often has good name sportswear pretty cheap. Second the advice to buy nice track pants/ joggers/ yoga pants and then get a nice sweatshirt. Joules and Boden very primary friendly and wash v well. Don't think you'll need a sports bra unless you have amazing norks! You will probably find you don't take it off- unless you are in y6 primary teachers spend a lot of time on the floor, climbing on desks, etc!

just some track pants fgs not the hardest thing in the world to find

tkmaxx does have nice ones. Get yoga pants as others have said, then just a nice t shirt and hoody!

Thank you all for the suggestions - genuinely appreciated.

Yoga pants & hoody it is

... and yes, I will wear a sports bra as I'm a 32H and anything more lively than stretches is just too painful!

good plan, and good luck with the teacher training too!