After the images of Nike’s sports bra model Paloma Elsesser went viral, we knew it was only a matter of time before the brand would launch a plus-size activewear collection. In fact, you’re probably surprised that, until a few weeks ago, the fitness giant didn’t have any collections with bras extending past E or separates reaching above XL.
With the wellness and athleisure obsessions sweeping the country, it’s long overdue that brands start catering to women of all sizes. Ashley Graham, the first curvy cover star to grace Sports Illustrated‘s Swimsuit issue, said it best: “You can’t look at somebody and determine if they’re healthy or not. You can only hear it from their doctor. I promote healthy at every size, as long as you’re getting off the couch and moving your body.”
Get ready to sweat it out in style with these fashion-minded plus-size activewear brands.
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The Best Plus Size Activewear Lines
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Nike
Nike just launched its first plus-size women’s collection. The new range of bras, leggings, tops and outerwear range from 1X through 3X.
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Addition Elle
Addition Elle has been making plus-size clothing for over 30 years. Now the Canadian brand also makes activewear, including a wide selection of sports bras, leggings, performance T-shirts, yoga pants and hoodies.
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Fashion to Figure
Fashion to Figure has worked trends like cowl-back tops, high-shine leggings and cut-outs into its affordable range of activewear.
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Torrid
Torrid specializes in trend-driven clothes for women sizes 10 to 30. You'll find plenty of slogan tees, prints and neons in its activewear line.
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Lane Bryant
You can't talk plus-size fashion without mentioning Lane Bryant. The pioneering clothing brand not only has a wide selection of affordable activewear pieces, but it has a weekly video series designed specifically to motivate you to move.
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C9 Champion
When it comes to affordable activewear, it's hard to top C9 Champion. Sold at Target, it has a very wide selection of products to suit any workout need.
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Athleta
Whether you're looking for solids or patterns, Athleta has a wide range of 1X and 2X performance-driven pieces. Included in the brand's lineup are ski and outerwear, separates and dresses, which are all created with the same proportions as its regular size range.
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Old Navy
Old Navy's plus-size range extends all the way up to 4X. Its lineup includes Go-Dry pieces that wick away sweat, compression bottoms and sports bras to support any type of workout.
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J.Crew
Last year, J.Crew launched its first-ever activewear collection with New Balance. The collection extends to XL (1X on the plus-size chart) and features a number of models, including ones on the curvier side, in the lookbook.
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Marika Curves
If you're not too adventurous, Marika Curves is the brand for you. It focuses on solid and colorblocked designs made with high-performance fabrics so you can sweat in comfort. It also makes a few to-and-from-the-gym pieces.
