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Gym leggings for large thigh/small waist

11 replies

Roundaboot · 18/11/2024 20:18

I've been wearing M&S ones as they have pockets and crrucially a drawstring in the waist which meant I could size bigger for my hips and thighs and pull in at the waist. However I needed new ones and bought more M&S and they seem to have changed both fabric and cut as the newer ones don't fit me nearly so well and I'm back on the hunt.
I could make do without pockets and potentially a drawstring but they do need to fit without falling down! I'm a size 14/16 and need them for classes and weights

Any recommendations?

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boxoftoads · 18/11/2024 20:39

Sweaty Betty Power Leggings, their Black Friday sale started today too 😀

ImSue · 18/11/2024 21:10

Victoria's Secret have been the best for me. My waist is size 10-12 but hips, bum and thighs are more like a 14. I use the M and S drawstring ones too, VS don't have a drawstring but they somehow stay up!

AnotherFuckingUsername · 18/11/2024 21:17

Second SB Power - my waist is small and arse / thighs a size larger and these do the trick.

Ihatemondays1962 · 18/11/2024 21:19

Another vote for Sweaty Betty. I have the small waist/large thigh issue and they are a good fit on me.

SexAndCakes · 18/11/2024 21:21

Yep, another one with the same shape and agree about Sweaty Betty. Lots of theirs also have a discreet drawstring in the waist that helps even more.

IamChipmunk · 18/11/2024 21:24

Tikkiboo
Can adjust the waist and they have a zip pocket. Really flattering and wash really well.
They also usually have decent black Friday offers

Sparxdislike · 18/11/2024 21:31

Gymshark fit me well. I'm a hourglass my waist is 10 inches smaller than my hips. Hth

Roundaboot · 18/11/2024 22:33

Some great suggestions, thanks! I'm noy seeing any Black Friday offers for Sweaty Betty but have signed up for the mailing list so should get informed when they go live.

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MsMartini · 18/11/2024 22:39

John Lewis has quite a few SB Power leggings reduced at the moment.

Roundaboot · 19/11/2024 07:28

MsMartini · 18/11/2024 22:39

John Lewis has quite a few SB Power leggings reduced at the moment.

You star, thanks! They have lots in smaller sizes left but I did manage to grab a size L for £53 😁

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Stretchedresources · 19/11/2024 07:46

My SB power leggings have been a real let down (literally).
The waist isn't high enough and the drawstring doesn't hold them tight. The pocket is a weird shape too so my phone wriggles it's way out.

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