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The Only List of Plus Size Workout Clothes You'll Ever Need
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items One of the things that plus size and mid size women know is that not all workout clothes are created equal. Here's a list of plus size workout clothes featured in my recent blog post that will become staples in your wardrobe you will be reaching for time and time again. 💖
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Workout Sets
Essential Sports Bras
Cute Workout Tops
Must Have Workout Bottoms
Amazing Gym Shoes
BONUS: Cute Gym Essentials
Workout Sets
You deserve to love your body at every stage of your fitness journey. Treat yourself.
I mean, this is seriously one of the best on the market. I can't get over the colour selection and how buttery soft design is. Get you one. Like… yesterday.
BEST OVERALL: OTG Athleisure's Royal Workout Set
This is the set that you're gonna want to take on runs (so that you're not bouncing everywhere, if you know you know) and that you're gonna wanna use in the gym (especially if you're self conscious) for group classes like HIIT or high impact pilates ...
BEST HIGH IMPACT: Knix's High Impact Training Set
The bra itself is gonna leave you compressed during workouts where you need to move, while the super soft and stretchy fabric of the leggings are high-rise (which we love), not see through, and will move with your body so it reduces the amount of rol...
BEST FOR BIG BUSTS: Harper Wilde's The Warm Up Set
Sometimes all you need are the basics, and something like this can be paired with a nice zip up hoodie and a baseball cap for a quick run to the store or other errands you may have. It doesn't just have to be a gym fit, and that's what everyone likes...
BEST SHORTS SET: SHEIN's Raglan Short Sleeve Short Set
Lightweight and allowing complete freedom of movement, you might even find that you're lounging in this more than you're working out. Or even falling asleep in them. They're just that comfy.
BEST HOODIE SET: FLX's Wander Shorts & Popover Hoodie Matching Set
Essential Sports Bras
Plus size women know we need support in our bras. These will hold everything together and make you look good while doing it. 😘
Ladies, you already know that when you're plus sized, you can't have your cleavage bouncing around during a run or high impact workout. Don't worry about that anymore with these.
BEST OVERALL: SuperFitHero's Racerback Sports Bra
This is going to be one of your everyday bras. It's also a great racerback bra as though the straps are thin, there's two of them. It doesn't leave harsh indentations in the skin and it realllllyyy gives you the comfort and support you need for the g...
BEST EVERYDAY: ADANOLA's Ultimate Cross Back Bra
Run to them with your money. I mean it. Just go. Go now. You'll thank me later. There's a reason this bra is featured twice on this list (it's also a part of my top pick for high impact workout sets 😘) and once you own it, you'll understand why.
BEST HIGH IMPACT: Knix's Catalyst Sports Bra
Available in three colours, this creamy latte is a personal fave. Swwoooooon! 🤩 I love how this is also a great top that can be used for lounging around the house. You're just gonna feel stunning and striking while doing chores, cleaning, catching u...
BEST LOW IMPACT: Princess Polly Active's Turbo Activewear Rib Top Latte Curve
For full coverage support, this will fit you like a glove. It moves with you, you don't have to worry about side boob popping out, it's just a really great bra. That and it does come from size XS all the way up to the 3X, but the XS-XXL listing is se...
BEST FULL COVERAGE: Under Armour's UA Infinity High Sports Bra (1X-3X)
Just like the infamous full coverage bra available in 1X-3X, this delivers for midsize women in droves. You're gonna want one. It's super comfortable and well worth the investment, trust. ♥️
BEST FULL COVERAGE: Under Armour's UA Infinity High Sports Bra (XS-XXL)
THIS IS THE BEST FOR NURSING/BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS. PERIOD. 👩🏾🍼 If you're looking for one that zips in the front, this is your pick. It goes all the way up to 6X. Thank me later. 😘
BEST FRONT ZIPPER: SHEFIT's Ultimate High Impact Sports Bra for Women
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If you're looking for a tank bra, this is it. I repeat 🗣️ THIS IS YOUR BRA. 😭
BEST TANK BRA: Girlfriend Collective's Dylan Tank Bra
If you thought the Revolution bra from Buffbunny was stellar, this longline bra featuring their buttery soft nubre fabric. This is another one of those everyday bras that you can transition from the gym into work or casual outings with. It's a keeper...
BEST LONGLINE: Buffbunny's Bloom Sports Bra
This is the V neck sports bra of your dreams, seriously. It's just that good and a great bra to also use with strappy dresses. It's gonna be one your closet staples, I promise you.
BEST V NECK: Buffbunny's Candy Wrap Sports Bra
Cute Workout Tops
Because not only do you want to be comfortable, but you want to look good at the same time. 💁♀️
It's lightweight, it's breathable, it's not that heavy cotton so that you're sweating too hard just trying to make it through your workout. And it's cute. This top just nicks a loooootttt of buttons and if I can't convince you, the reviews will. (And...
BEST TOP: FLX's Easy Restore Short Sleeve Crewneck Tee
This couldn't be better. The only thing that would make it better is if it came in more colours, seriously. Buy now. Just do it. Trust the process and give them your money.
ISSA TIE! BEST TANK TOP: Universal Standard's Next-to-Naked Tank
You're gonna love how you can take this from the gym and straight on your shopping trip post gym (you know, to get that snack cough protein bar 👀)
ISSA TIE! BEST TANK TOP: GYMSHARK's Cotton Rib Midi Tank
I know, I know, Athleta's all the rage… but you might find that some of the best workout clothes from the brand come from their OG store Old Navy. This crop top included.
BEST CROP TANK: Old Navy's Fitted Seamless Crop Tank Top
It seriously doesn't get any better than this, with an epic keyhole sleeve and mock neck, this is perrrffeeecctttt for women who may need to unzip to cool down after a run or heavy workout, or need to warm up enough to make it through their sweat ses...
BEST LONG SLEEVE CROP: LiCi Fit's Seamless Ribbed Long Sleeve Half Zip Top
This crop top is such a crown pleaser and is flattering on every body 😍
BEST RUNNER UP CROP: GYMSHARK's Everyday Seamless Long Sleeve Crop Top
LISTEN TO ME MY FRIEND, SIS, BABE, GORGEOUS! 😭 First of all, the fit of this hoodie is just undefeated. You've got a tapered waist that gives you that cinched hourglass look, drop shoulder so it's got the boyfriend baggy effect, and it's like being ...
BEST HOODIE: POPFLEX's Zip Cloud Hoodie
Must Have Workout Bottoms
We want tummy control! We want compression! And we want to look good! Too much to ask? NO. 😂 Here's some goodies for you plus size girlies!
You are gonna love these. They hold you in while you move and are available up to a 7X. WIN!
BEST OVERALL LEGGINGS: SuperFitHero's Pocket Ankle Leggings
Try them on and I promise you that you'll love me all the more for putting you on these epic leggings. You're welcome. ♥️
BEST V WAISTBAND LEGGINGS: POPFLEX's Crisscross Hourglass® Leggings with Pockets
I'm COMPLETELY biased because I am high-rise or die. I will stand on this verdict for these leggings because they get the job done in style.
BEST HIGH RISE LEGGING: Girlfriend Collective's Compressive High-Rise Legging
They win. ♥️
BEST FLARED LEGGINGS: POPFLEX's Crisscross Hourglass® Flared Leggings with Pockets
Available up to a 6X (yes, that's right) you're going to find the most comfortable shorts you've ever owned right here. 👍
BEST BIKER SHORTS: Girlfriend Collective's High-Rise Pocket Bike Short
I'm utterly in love. No one told me that Princess Polly has a curvy activewear line and this cream short is utterly EVERYTHING 🤍
BEST RUNNER UP BIKER SHORTS: Princess Polly Active's Power Activewear Rib Shorts Latte Curve
There is a reason these shorts are so popular (over 600 reviews!) They give you the right amount of compression without cutting off your circulation, are supppeeerrrr comfortable, and come in an assortment of really pretty patterns! They go up to 4x,...
BEST SHORTS: Vitality's Ascend II Volley Short
One of the most popular workout shorts around. ♥️
NOTABLE MENTION: Vitality's Daydream V Volley Short
Be prepared to love the way you look when you go for a run! 🏃♀️
BEST RUNNING SHORTS: Under Armour's UA Fly-By 3" Shorts
Amazing Gym Shoes
You have to feel comfortable to make it through a whole workout as a big girl without your feet feeling like they're splinters are in your heels. These will support you through runs, long walks, and epic workouts. 👟
You are gonna feel like you're stepping on clouds. ☁️
BEST OVERALL: HOKA®'s Bondi 8 Sneakers
Welcome to your next walking/running shoe 👟 (Also available in wide widths too!)
BEST RUNNER UP: New Balance's Fresh Foam X Cruz v3
These are probably gonna become your walking and running shoes. Period.
BEST RUNNING SHOE: HOKA's Arahi 7
Not only are these insanely attractive (like the detailing in the design is just flawlessss) but they're also some of the most comfortable shoes on the market. Your feet can go for mileessss in these, meaning that they can be an efficient work shoe f...
BEST RUNNER UP RUNNING SHOE: Under Armour's UA Charged Assert 10 Running Shoes
For people who love to lift, who are getting into powerlifting or even crossfit, this is your shoe.
BEST LIFTING SHOE: Reebok's Nano X4 Women's Training Shoes
Honestly, this was a toss up between this shoe and the Reebok because NOBULL just has the reputation that you love and the sleek design that you come back for time and time again. I needed to place this second not because of affordability, but becaus...
BEST RUNNER UP LIFTING SHOE: NOBULL's Women's Outwork
This is one of those all around shoes, but I've gotta mention that people with high arches reallllllyyy love this shoe for walking, working out, just living life. And so it had to have a mention on this list.
BEST FOR HIGH ARCHES: ASICS' GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII
BONUS: Cute Gym Essentials
Everything you need for successful workouts at the gym. 🏋️♀️
Comes in SO MANY COLOURS IT'S AMAZING! 🤩 And two sizes to fit your needs, though you might need the large (hint hint) when you really become committed to your time in the gym.
BEST GYM BAG: ETRONIK's Gym Bag for Women
I own these, I love these. I love how I can also keep one of the earbuds out of my ear (when necessary) to keep my eye on what's happening in my surroundings.
BEST EAR BUDS: JLab's Go Air Tones True Wireless Earbuds
I kinda use this as a back brace at the same time when I'm lifting heavy. This thing is a game changer. My back feels supported, and when I pair it with the gel stick, I'm dripping sweat when I take it off after my workouts.
BEST SWEAT BAND: Sweet Sweat's Waist Trimmer for Women
I use the coconut stick. I love it. I keep buying it because it WORKS. You work up a sweat like nobody's business and each and every time I have a great workout, I am just DRENCHED when I take it off. PERFECT!
NOTABLE MENTION: Sweet Sweat's Workout Enhancer Roll-On Gel Stick
Listen, when I bought the Lumē soap bars? GAME. CHANGER. 😭 It's the best bar of soap that I've EVER used (and I went through Native and all the rest) and their deodorant also can be used as a full body deodorant. If you have chaffing thighs or sweat...
BEST DEODORANT: Lumē's Solid Stick Deodorant 3-Pack
I don't start leg day without going through my routine with these. Period. They're the perfect activation warmup workout bands and I'm SO GLAD that I started using them because my leg days are so much smoother after I do my activation workout compare...
BEST BOOTY BANDS: Peach Bands' Resistance Band Set
Available in Cotton Candy or Cool Cosmos, these bands put in the WORK. 💪🏾
BEST RUNNER UP BOOTY BANDS: POPFLEX's Booty Band Set
If you have bad knees, as many big girls do (let's just be real, that weight does something to us sometimes), then this is what you need for your squats.
BEST KNEE SLEEVES: Nordic Lifting's Knee Sleeves
Whether you're midsized or full plus, when you start lifting heavy enough, get you one of these and save your back. For real.
BEST WAIST BELT: Self-Locking Weight Lifting Belt
If you're ready to feel your glutes on leg day (and the day after 😂🍑) it's time to invest in a hip thrust pad. I just can't do it, personally, without one. It adds comfort to me while doing hip thrusts and I'm able to really push through my workout...
BEST SQUAT PAD: FITGIRL's Squat Pad and Hip Thrust Pad for Leg Day
Listen, this has been a game changer for me. I could keep using the ones from the gym but… germs. And so when I bought my own? I was no longer nervous or afraid to try glute kickbacks or cable machine workouts. I really love these things and you real...
BEST ANKLE STRAPS: FITGIRL's Ankle Strap for Cable Machines
BONUS: Home Gym Essentials
For days you just don't wanna leave the house or for the plus size girlies who just prefer to max out their workouts at home. 💁♀️
This is going to be your bestie. I love how it's nice and wide and big, like the ones that you use in the gym and in group classes. This is going to be your staple yoga mat for stretching and getting into mobility exercises.
BEST YOGA MAT: POPFLEX's Super Wide 32” Vegan Suede Yoga Mat
Available in diverse colours, if you're just looking for a simple and non-slip yoga mat, this is your girrrrllllll. ♥️
RUNNER UP YOGA MAT: POPFLEX's Vegan Suede Yoga Mat
I bought both the 2lbs set and the 3lbs set, and what I can say is don't try to be a show off when you first start working your arms. Start small. There's NO shame in it, my friend. Don't try to go hard with 15 or 20lbs weights until you work your wa...
BEST BAR WEIGHTS: POPSUGAR's Bar Weights
Go for a walk with these. I mean it. Just go for a walk. Walking is how I lost 99.9% of the weight on my journey. Just go for a walk with these.
BEST ANKLE WEIGHTS: Bala Bangles' Ankle Weights
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