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Plus size people sometimes face difficulties when buying clothes. Popular brands often limit their lines to XL size, and it is difficult to find something bigger. Sports equipment, alas, is no exception. Competently selected clothing for sports is the key to comfort and success during training. Where to find and how to choose the right things if you have outstanding shapes and strive for self-improvement?

What sizes are considered large?

For men, plus size clothing starts at size 58, as size 56 is mostly still considered standard. If we talk about the letter designation, it is 3XL and beyond.

For women, 52-54 (2-3XL) and above are considered large sizes. The 50th and even the 52nd is quite possible to find in a regular store.

Columbia Sun Trek SS Graphic Tee, Plus Size, RUB 2999 / Sportmaster

So where can you find this special outfit? Today, thanks to the body-positive trend, it is not only in “big size” stores. Every self-respecting manufacturer gradually has a line of clothing that meets the demands of the plus-size audience.

If we talk about sportswear, Nike, Demix, adidas and Reebok have extended size grids. If we are talking about outdoor clothing – Columbia and Outventure.

For example, Columbia and Nike have such lines in women’s clothing: 1X – 52, 2X – 54, 3X – 56;
adidas, Outventure and Puma in women’s clothing: 1XL – 52, 2XL – 54, 3XL – 56; in men’s clothing: 1X – 54-56, 2X – 56-58, 3X – 60-62, 4X – 64-66, 5X – 68-70.

Demix Men’s Oversize T-Shirt, 1299 rubles.

What to pay attention to when choosing?

There are no differences in fabrics and technologies between the standard and plus-size lines. Basically, we are talking about higher volume, wide darts, more modest prints and colors.

In general, clothing for sports initially assumes the presence of certain technological solutions. Most often mixed (cotton or viscose combined with polyester, polyamide, spandex) or fully synthetic fabrics are used in production. They are better able to cope with moisture drainage and maintain a comfortable body temperature. What are the options?

Adidas Originals wide-strapped top, RUB 6999 / Lamoda

1. Polyester is a moisture-wicking material that dries quickly and has medium durability.
2. Polyamide is as pleasant to the body as possible (it is often used to make seamless lingerie for women). The material is often said to feel like a second skin, quickly wicks away moisture and dries quickly. It has a relatively low abrasion resistance.

Nike leggings with a wide elastic waistband, 1670 rubles / Lamoda

1. Nylon is an extremely wear-resistant material, but not very elastic. It is poorly permeable to moisture, has a high density and protects well from wind. The best option for tourism.
2. Lycra or spandex is added to tight-fitting sports models so that the fabric holds the structure well. They are also used to create a compression effect. It is necessary for those who have problems with veins.

Compression clothing improves blood microcirculation and supports muscles, so that athletes recover faster, and beginners experience less pain. Alas, there are usually no compression garments for plus size people. Tests have repeatedly shown that when exercising in compression clothing, the athlete’s body temperature rises faster – and this has a negative effect on people who are overweight.

T-shirt Reebok, 2580 rubles (size 64-66 in stock) / Lamoda

Kuidas otsustada stiili üle?

There are tricks that help to visually correct fullness. Designers actively use them when creating plus-size lines. Slenderize will be the following points:

• oversize cut;
• wider darts;
• monochromatic dark colors;
• high waist;
• maximum wide basques, correcting the waistline for women;
• elastic band at the waist for men.

Demix men’s oversize joggers, 2299 rubles.

Plus size people usually prefer tight clothes to looser ones. Although for sports women more often choose leggings, a loose T-shirt and a tight-fitting top. Men mostly prefer semi-fitted T-shirts and loose pants or shorts.

There is no tangible difference between tight and loose clothing, except that synthetic fabrics provide better moisture wicking when they are closer to the body.

Leggings adidas Originals, 7499 rubles / Lamoda

There are not so many tricks when choosing clothes for sports. The main thing is to find something that is comfortable and convenient, based on your body type. For example, people with wide hips in the bottom area is better to bet on a dark color and fit silhouette, and the top is not too long and more bright.

Girls with a narrow waist will suit bra, cropped tops and shortened T-shirts. On women with voluminous breasts, as well as men with a wide back and chest will look better T-shirts with sloping sleeves (or raglan).

Is there a universal recommendation? Yes. Choose stretchy clothes that give maximum freedom of movement. Things should be comfortable for you.