UCF612 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 We've joined the YMCA because my son is now swimming on their competitive team. So my husband and I are going to start working out there 5 days a week. I've usually been one to work out at home so I wear old race shirts. But now that I'll be in public regularly I NEED more decent clothing. I'm about a size 14 give or give, right now. I'm 5'3" and carry my weight in my midsection. So...what are some great places I should look for workout clothing? I prefer short sleeves, but sleeveless which is what I seem to find most often in regular store athletic sections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I recently bought some at Luke's Locker. Lucy is the brand I found I liked. I had trouble finding shorts that were not "shortie shorts." I found some shirts from Dicks I liked. They were not at all inexpensive unfortunately. I wear a size 12 usually. Try things on. I have workout clothes that range in sizes from Med to XLarge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I tend to workout in Danskin Now capris (Walmart) and a baggy t-shirt. Or sometimes a fitted v-neck t-shirt if I'm feeling sassy. ;) I wear a 16/18. Target also has workout clothes that fit larger women, but I find I don't like their stuff as much (I don't like slinky feeling material, so I'm picky). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderchica Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Check out Old Navy, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyhwkmama Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Junonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Lucy has extended sizes (and even shows plus size models on their website!) I have some short sleeve tunics that I really like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 JC Penny REI Lucy - I love their running skirts! Luke's Locker Dick's Sporting Goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Thanks! I've never heard of Lucy so I'm definitely going to check that out. Guess I'll be driving to the next town over as they have a lot of theses recommended stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I am a size 14, 5'4, and hold my weight pretty much all over. For me, Old Navy yoga capris and shorts are the best. I like my bottoms to be tight so I don't have to pull them up when doing an intense workout. For shirts I just go for an XL T-shirt. I don't like things tight around my arm pits so it has to be a baggier shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 My workout clothes are from Gap, Nordstroms, Target, and other stores featuring brands like Nike, Reebok, Champion, and Under Armor; dd also has things from Old Navy. We find nice things at Gap (on the clearance rack), TJ Maxx, Marshalls, eBay, and the Goodwill. I have to say I like the pricier brands better, with Nike and Reebok my current favorites; some of the brands have lower-priced lines that aren't bad. For tops, I waver between t's designed as workout wear and regular cotton-spandex t's that are long enough to cover my midsection when exercising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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