Jean in Newcastle Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 but the person had a big belly (thus the exercise), where would said person find shirts that might hide any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions that might occur when the person was doing jumping jacks in a crowded exercise room? The wardrobe malfunctions just might have something to do with the person's belly popping out over the waistband of the exercise pants. :blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Men's t-shirts. Longer length provides better coverage. I might also wear a tank top (long length or a men's style there too) to tuck in the pants if it were too revealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Ugh! I hate that so many workout clothes are made for bodies that are super fit! If I were you, I'd hit up a local thrift store and see what I could find as far as big, roomy T-shirts. This is why I go to the gym at 6 AM...nobody is there to see me or my wardrobe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Men's t-shirts. Longer length provides better coverage. I might also wear a tank top (long length or a men's style there too) to tuck in the pants if it were too revealing. :iagree: Although if the tank top is snug it will tend to want to creep up to the narrowest point of your waist, leaving the muffin top flapping in the breeze. At least, I suppose that's what it would do. It's not like that happens to me on a regular basis or anything. :glare: Anyway, I'd maybe test drive the entire ensemble at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Dh's tee-shirt drawer is where I find appropriate wardrobe solutions for such a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Ugh! I hate that so many workout clothes are made for bodies that are super fit! Yeah, I know. What the heck is with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 OK - say one were to wear long/men's t-shirts. Say the belly (ie. a roll) popped over the band but was still hidden by the shirt. How does one get over the physical discomfort of feeling "exposed" even if technically one were not? One feels funny doing the "one, two, three, hitch" dance while trying to hike things up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Longer shirts have been the trend for a while now, even in workout gear. Look for a longer shirt. These tanks are my favorite to wear when working out. When I pull it down it covers 3/4 or my booty. I am short, that may have something to do with it. Be careful with baggy shirts if you are doing pushups or planks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 OK - say one were to wear long/men's t-shirts. Say the belly (ie. a roll) popped over the band but was still hidden by the shirt. How does one get over the physical discomfort of feeling "exposed" even if technically one were not? One feels funny doing the "one, two, three, hitch" dance while trying to hike things up! I think that is something you will just have to get used to. Maybe wear the pants under your belly so you don't have that feeling of it popping under during exercise if that happens often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Maybe you need a different kind of pants. I have yoga pants that I work out in, but I also have a pair of pants I got at Wal-mart that have a higher waist and drawstring. They cover more, but are made of yoga-pants-type material, so I can work out in them. They were in that section in Wal-mart with some different pants folded and put on shelves; they come in black and gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 A tight spanx-like tank-top, will gently squeeze it in and avoid the pop-overs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 OK - say one were to wear long/men's t-shirts. Say the belly (ie. a roll) popped over the band but was still hidden by the shirt. How does one get over the physical discomfort of feeling "exposed" even if technically one were not? One feels funny doing the "one, two, three, hitch" dance while trying to hike things up! If it's truly uncomfortable, I'd find different pants. I like some that have the waistband that can be rolled down. I don't roll the waist band down, I leave it up. I'm long waisted and that creates a better line and leave chance of "fallout". If you haven't already, you might try some compression type pants that kind of squish everything down (so not the technical term). Another option would be traditional sweat with a tie waistband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Try plus-size women's catalogs. They are the best source of long T-shirts. They usually carry a variety of necklines, but the shirts come down to skim the bottom of one's bottom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Maybe you need a different kind of pants. I have yoga pants that I work out in, but I also have a pair of pants I got at Wal-mart that have a higher waist and drawstring. They cover more, but are made of yoga-pants-type material, so I can work out in them. They were in that section in Wal-mart with some different pants folded and put on shelves; they come in black and gray. I agree. Get some pants that don't scare you so you're not thinking about your wardrobe. Generally, I exercise in low pants and a crop top, so I know those are easier to find in stores. I only do this because I need to see my midriff when I'm working. I KNOW it's easier to find low pants right now, but today I'm sitting here in high sweats with a drawstring almost up to my navel. I'm cleaning house, they're comfortable, and nobody needs to see my tummy today. I got these at Old Navy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 I know what I'm asking for Christmas! Long t-shirts that fit and aren't too baggy or too tight! The pants are Zumba pants that my friend/instructor gave me. I'm actually shocked that they fit but they come much lower than I'm used to for exercise. And we do a lot of jumping and twisting in Zumba! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Have you tried Nike Fit pants? They have several different cuts, and one is basically AT the navel....maybe just so slightly below, but nothing drastic. They are also slimming. I wear Zella and those are pretty low and trim fitting, but they also have a more modest cut as well as plus sizes. I think it's important to feel comfortable in your clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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