ondreeuh Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I am an apple shape, and pants tend to roll down to my hips. I would like to be more active, but I need to be able to move faster than a walk without my pants falling down.I am looking for shorts/pants/capris (I'm not too picky!) that will stay up. Old Navy had some plus-sized high-waisted compression capris that are now sold out. :glare: Looking on Amazon, it seems few products are made bigger than an XL. I have a Sports Authority nearby, but they are terrible about stocking plus sizes. Only skinny people need to exercise, right? My Target has about two racks of plus stuff, all of it ugly, and none of it exercise wear. There is a Wal-Mart here that I will go to if I have to, but it is seriously gross. There's a tiny Sears .... anything else is too much of a hassle to get to. So I don't mind shopping online if I can get some idea of how they fit, and if I can do free returns. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I like Lane Bryant's activewear, at least the pants--I haven't tried the shirts because I can get cheap ones to fit me fine. Pants are a different story. I have huge hips and a waist that, while still large, is proportionately smaller than you'd expect based on my hip size. (I think I count as a pear.) I do prefer to buy the ones that are advertised as "low rise," though, because in my experience, those sit at my waist. The ones that are not low rise are too long in the torso for me. I think if I were more of an apple shape, they would fit better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernal Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I have two pair I recently bought at Walmart that I really like. I don't want to send you to a gross Walmart, but I like the ones I got there. They are danskin brand. One pair is fitted (tight like leggings) which I would never wear in public, but I love the way they fit. The other pair is more relaxed and not as tight in the legs. Those tops of yoga pants usually slide down on me, but these don't have that really tall fold over top some yoga pants have. Try Walmart.com if you don't want to actually go there. HTH 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I have some capris from champion I got on Amazon: champion women's jersey Capri. They have a drawstring which is best for my apple shape, and only about $15. ETA - they have I think up to XXL. Or maybe 3x? That being said they can roll down still if they aren't tightened enough, but I like to wear long shirts JIC. Also any shorts by champion usually with a drawstring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I bought some relaxed capri yoga pants from Kohl's online and I like them. They seem to have a pretty good selection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 If you want cuter yoga/dance type workout clothes, try Shimmysista.com I LOVE their stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Not cheap but I have two pairs that didn't fall down (before I got too small for them). Both were from REI. One was REI branded capris. The other Nike brand running pants. Seriously, I'd almost rather gain the weight back then try to replace those pants. I got them on their clearance rack but they have an outlet and sale section on their website since you don't have a store nearby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Old navy has lots of different kinds of yoga pants, as long as you get the right size you shouldn't need compression to keep them up. Every pair from them works better than more expensive kinds IME. I think Target has some larger sizes sometimes, though they probably only go up to an XXL (20 or 22), which may work depending on your size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Look at Sears.com. I love the pants I got from them recently, on clearance. They fit true to size. I don't know about returns. Catherines recently added workout wear. Free shipping to,the store or a sister store ( lane Bryant). Returns can be made to a catherines store for immediate credit, or to lane Bryant, but they have to mail it back and credit shows up later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Lane Bryant yoga pants (capri length and full length) are wonderful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 www.junonia.com has plus size workout clothes, not cheap, but the one shirt I got from them was of good quality. I haven't tried the pants, but they go up to 6x. Juno's Closet is their clearance area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Walmart carries a Danskin line that I like, I prefer the pants that have a drawstring in the waist. They are a cotton blend so they aren't good for workouts where you will get really sweaty, but they are good for walking, hiking, or running on cooler days. I also really like Old Navy's compression pants, maybe they will have them again soon. If you don't mind spending a bit, I have Adidas and Brooks compression capris that don't roll down. I found them at Dicks Sporting Goods a few years ago. They do have a website if you don't have a store in your area. Eta I think mine are 2xl so that may not be helpful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 This article has some recommendations for all kinds of active wear, including pants! ETA: There's some bad language at the link, if that bothers you. http://www.xojane.com/clothes/plus-size-activewear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Super helpful, ladies! I do have Adidas shorts that fit well, but don't stay up. I wish I had a bigger butt to balance things out (only a true apple will understand). So maybe getting some tights to wear underneath would work. I think I will try swinging by Sears and Walmart (shiver), and then try LB and Target online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Men's exercise bottoms bought anywhere. Not as flattering to your shape but very easy to find in larger sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Moving Comfort makes nice plus size workout clothes. I just bought some great bottoms from them. Two in fact, I liked them so much. I found mine at a Brooks running store, but they should have their own website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Zulilly has some plus-size workout clothes. They usually are not advertised on the front page, just use the search bar. I really like Marika brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Try Land's End. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I'm not plus size fwiw but I recently got some slight compression pants at KMart which I wore for the first time today, only paid $4 on sale and they stayed up well and were a higher waist(which I think helps them stay up better), they were the Jillian Micheals brand and it seemed she had a fairly wide range of styles and sizes from xs to xl+ and a good chunk on sale, mine weren't marked down but they range up on sale like the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafdog Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm plus-sized (and pear-shaped), but I do like the XL capri-length workout pants from Lucy. They cost a bit more, but last forever and really keep their shape and stretch. I'm too short for the long-legged ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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