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Gym vests that don’t display your midriff

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Glitterella · 19/04/2026 13:52

Where to buy decent active wear? Particularly tops.

I am 47 and have worked very hard for the body I have and I am in no way ashamed by my body. But I would really prefer to have a tight fitting gym vest that covers my torso… is that too much to ask. Either it’s t-shirts (I really want to wear a vest), or it’s running vests (which are loose and as a runner I have plenty of) or they are form fitting but seem to stop above or just below the belly button…

Am I missing something when I look at the models in that the just have long torsos and in reality the vests they are modeling would meet or slightly overlap their gym tights?

If anyone has any recommendations please let me know. I’m not in the UK but my parents are for a week more so I could online shop.

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Glitterella · 19/04/2026 13:54

Also a decent cotton or cotton mix would be preferable over spandex or 100% poly / elastane.

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AuntChippy · 19/04/2026 13:54

Sweaty Betty Athlete seamless vest. I have 5 or 6, and they are a perfect length.

Glitterella · 19/04/2026 13:55

AuntChippy · 19/04/2026 13:54

Sweaty Betty Athlete seamless vest. I have 5 or 6, and they are a perfect length.

Thanks. Going to have a browse.

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AnotherFuckingUsername · 19/04/2026 15:12

Was also going to suggest SB Athlete vest. I’m 5’10’m tall, with length in my torso. They are long enough and don’t ride up.

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 19/04/2026 15:13

Was also going to suggest that SB vest!

MeridaBrave · 19/04/2026 15:15

Haha I also have SB I have bought them all at half price in John Lewis at end of season.

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