FabSwingers.com forum: Curvy ladies, where do you buy your gym gear?

By *alaciousCurves OP Woman
over a year ago

Gainsborough

I joined the gym 2 days before COVID closed them down. I'm back now and actually quite enjoying it despite being horrendously unfit... I look forward to the hour I get to escape my house

But I currently only have 1 pair of leggings (technically 2 but the second pair just constantly slip down and drive me mad so I don't wear those). I can't be washing them after every single gym session so I need some more. Am flummoxed by the choice! The pair I don't wear are Lucy Locket Loves so please don't suggest there.

Also I don't fancy spending £30 on one pair when I'm hoping they'll be too big soon so the cheaper the better. I tried Tesco ones, they may as well have been invisible for all they covered, totally see through!

Am looking at Yours Clothing, George and ASOS at the mo, can anyone tell me if any of the leggings these places sell are any good? I don't fancy showing the people working out behind me what patterned knickers I'm wearing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bought mine in matalan and they have been great, absolutely no complaints

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I've had no see through issues with tesco. Asda do some nice bits plus their zip front sports bra are fantastic and less than a tenner.

Aldi/lidl stuff can be good but then to only go up to a 16/18.

Lusque on Instagram have lovely hits as well.

You don't have to spend a fortune on gym kit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Boohoo and simply be for bottoms and for tops I just wear old t shirts. Although if I'm at home I just workout in my underwear lol

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By *oxyvixen99Woman
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

Loads of places, my main issue is getting tops as I'm very busty and I hate baggy stuff when I'm training so I usually get mens vest tops

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By *ee80Woman
over a year ago

Bristol

Matalan and h&m are my faves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have had some expensive leggings from running companies which are great for compression but I have also bought cheap leggings from matalan which have been brilliant for regular training.

I tend to avoid the cotton (t shirt) type fabric leggings and go for lycra, for comfort and they wash great.

I also like the high waisted leggings as they compliment my physique and feel comfortable to work out.

As for tops I wear t shirts from races I have entered and I like to buy New Balance running tops as I like the breathable material, shape, colours and they was like a rag.

Her x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Decathlon are very good... And if you have a Nike outlet they are very good value

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

I have some from New Look that always stay up and wash really well...but I like my Lucy Locket Loves ones so they might not suit you if you don't like those.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if by "curvy" you mean fabulous

you should avoid spandex

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

I bought some from Amazon. IUGA is the make. They are absolutely fantastic. Grt quality, really comfortable, stay up, not see through at all.

Just be careful to check the sizing before you order as they run small fitting.

I have bought 2 pairs as I love them.

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By *mberWoman
over a year ago

Preston

Tikiboo leggings are amazing and are definitely squat proof.

They're not cheap at £36 a pair but they hold their value really well. If you wear them for a few months and they're in good condition you'd get £30+ for them on resale. Some of the more sought after ones sell for triple that!

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By *ustKeepSwinging999Couple
over a year ago

Basingstoke

Matalan. Fit great and stay up. Cheap, wash well and last for ages.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I bought mine in matalan and they have been great, absolutely no complaints "

I was going to recommend Matalan. They've got some great gym kit! I (before covid and hopefully after!) use mine for full contact martial arts classes and no amount of grappling or rolling around on the floor will move them

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

"I bought mine in matalan and they have been great, absolutely no complaints "

I second this

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

I do struggle finding long tops though. I like to cover the arse and belly... anyone help here?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What's gym gear lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sports direct. My biggest issue is finding leggings that bit my bum but don’t slip down my waist.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"Sports direct. My biggest issue is finding leggings that bit my bum but don’t slip down my waist.

Tikiboo are awesome as they are high waisted and have a drawstring also.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do struggle finding long tops though. I like to cover the arse and belly... anyone help here?"

Men's t shirts

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By *toC Thats MeWoman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Primark have really nice sports leggings, mega stretchy but they hold you in nicely too. Think they’re about £8 a pair xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

lucy locket loves has some amazing stuff, their leggings do not move during gym classes , nothing more annoying than having to keep pulling them up

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By *ustKeepSwinging999Couple
over a year ago

Basingstoke

"lucy locket loves has some amazing stuff, their leggings do not move during gym classes , nothing more annoying than having to keep pulling them up "

How is the sizing on LL? I'm yet to buy, but see some fab designs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I usually drop a size in the active leggings x

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By *ustKeepSwinging999Couple
over a year ago

Basingstoke

"I usually drop a size in the active leggings x"

Thanks! Gonna treat myself xx

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By *alaciousCurves OP Woman
over a year ago

Gainsborough

See, I have Lucy Locket ones. I followed their advice about sizing down if you're between and they're a load of crap! Constantly slipping down and I'm having to tug them up

Will look at Matalan, it has a lot of votes! Thanks

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By *alaciousCurves OP Woman
over a year ago

Gainsborough

Okay so little update, I ordered some Matalan leggings and holy shit, I'm so glad I did! They seem firmer than my Lucy Locket ones, they actually hold my cellulite in place and give me a nice shape whereas my LLL ones look like they've been spray painted on because they're not supportive like this at all. Thanks so much to everyone who suggested Matalan!!

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

"Okay so little update, I ordered some Matalan leggings and holy shit, I'm so glad I did! They seem firmer than my Lucy Locket ones, they actually hold my cellulite in place and give me a nice shape whereas my LLL ones look like they've been spray painted on because they're not supportive like this at all. Thanks so much to everyone who suggested Matalan!!"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nike and Reebok always fit me well and can withstand some fair punishment. Otherwise Decathlon are good for cheaper end. Superdry lycra pants are good too.

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

Amazon..

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

You my also like to look at a UK company TRC sports ..

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

"You my also like to look at a UK company TRC sports .."

Sorry it's SUB Sports..

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Mine are Primark, they do the job. Just watch the sizing tho as of three pairs, two fit perfectly and one pair fall down mid class

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mine are Primark, they do the job. Just watch the sizing tho as of three pairs, two fit perfectly and one pair fall down mid class

I'm sure nobody minds when the fall down

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

"Mine are Primark, they do the job. Just watch the sizing tho as of three pairs, two fit perfectly and one pair fall down mid class

I'm sure nobody minds when the fall down

Believe you me, noone wants to see my arse mid-zumba

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mine are Primark, they do the job. Just watch the sizing tho as of three pairs, two fit perfectly and one pair fall down mid class

I'm sure nobody minds when the fall down

Believe you me, noone wants to see my arse mid-zumba

I'll stand right behind you and form a human screen

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By *lueeyedbrunetteWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I find if you spend a bit more they last and wear better. I was the same didn’t want to spend loads but after a while ended up buying three pairs of lululemon leggings and I’ll defo be sticking to them x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gym Shark & ASOS are really great.

Also Tala.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get mine at sainsburys...tu range is really nice sports wear even better when its in the sale.

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