Here at Ready to Stare – we are big fans of practicing joyful movement. And we recognize that one thing that makes movement easier as a plus size person is having the right clothing for your body. All of our bodies are different and what feels good for me to do yoga in may not work for what you need to do zumba.
Plus size activewear can be hard to find, but I’ve put together THE list of all the brands that I know so that you can find your perfect fit! Rest easy that in this case, I did the heavy lifting for you.
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1. Rainbeau Curves
“When I put on my first pair of Rainbeau Curves, I had no problem getting them on. I thought ‘Ok, they go on easily which means they will fall down easily.’ I was wrong! These plus size activewear leggings not only went on easily but they stayed in place above my belly for the duration of my hike! I went up stairs; I sat down to tie my shoe and no movement. My leggings stayed in place at my natural waist.” Read my full review here!
2. Lane Bryant Plus Size Activewear
Lane Bryant provides! I love Lane Bryant’s fit and their activewear is no exception. Plus with sizing up to a 38/40, Lane Bryant’s LIVI line offers one of the best extended size ranges around.
3. Torrid
Torrid always offers activewear pieces with a great fit. There are tons of styles and they often collab with other companies like Disney to do themed collections that are so fun!
4. Ashley Stewart
Ashley Stewart carries a ton of different activewear brands including their own! They have FILA and Champion styles available on their website.
5. Universal Standard Plus Size Activewear
I love Universal Standard and its amazing size range up to a 38/40. This is such a cute pattern, too!
6. Land’s End
Land’s End has great quality pieces and tons of preppy styles!
7. Avenue Plus Size Activewear
Don’t sleep on Avenue y’all. Not only do they still have physical stores you can shop in but they have an awesome size range up to a 32.
8. Belk
Belk has some really cute plus-size workout and loungewear sets!
9. Reebok
This set is from the Reebok x Cardi B collab which offers a ton of stylish options up to a 3X! They’re been getting more and more trendy as the years go on much thanks to our girl Essie Golden!
10. Nordstrom
Nordstrom always has brand names and sometimes they have items in stock on their website that are sold out on the brand’s website.
11. ASOS
ASOS is the perfect place to shop for specific activewear pieces like this ski jumper! These pieces are so hard to find in plus sizes, and ASOS provides.
12. Kohls
It’s always nice to have a department store option that could be available at any mall!
13. Amazon Plus Size Activewear
I love a good onesie! These are perfect for after the post-gym shower. This is awesome for swimmers too!
14. Ashley Snell
This set is so gorgeous! I love the gold details. And of course, supporting a small business is always in style!
15. Savage X Fenty
Savage X Fenty is now giving us sporty activewear options that definitely bring sexy into the gym! And if you want to know more about their lingerie options, check out my inside the Savage X Fenty store try on.
16. Walmart
As always, Walmart has it all. They carry tons of name brands but also really cheap budget-friendly pieces.
17. Madewell Plus Size Activewear
I love skorts! They’re such a cute option, especially if you wear a lot of activewear. This is a great way to switch it up! And I have always been impressed with Madewell’s quality.
18. Forever 21
Forever 21 is still here and offers plus sizes. They do have options in-store as well! Keep in mind that in my experience, they do run small.
19. Nike
As someone who has done some fit testing for Nike, I am always happy to see plus size from one of the biggest sportswear brands around. I love Nike’s models on their website and their sets are of amazing quality.
20. Adidas Plus Size Activewear
Adidas doesn’t have the same model diversity that Nike does, but they are giving us fashionable plus size active options!
21. Sweet Legs
Sweet Legs really focuses on leggings that stretch up to a size 28, and they have the cutest patterns and colors!
22. RBX Active
This brand offers up to a 3X and has all of the classics if you’re looking for some good basics!
23. Lululemon Plus Size Activewear
If you’re feeling salty towards Lululemon for their comments about providing plus sizes and their lackluster yet heavily advertised “size expansion” that only goes up to a size 20, I totally understand. But this is THE list, and they do offer some plus sizes. & For anyone who has always wanted a Lululemon piece and can do that now, so happy for you!
24. Under Armour
Although I haven’t personally tried any plus size activewear from Under Armour, I have heard wonderful things about the support of their sports bras!
25. SuperFit Hero
SuperFit Hero has the best models ever with a size range up to 7x! Their website is full of plus size babes that you can actually see yourself in wearing their awesome activewear fits and can confirm that the fit is spot on! Check out my full SuperFit Hero review over on YouTube.
26. Girlfriend Collective
The minimalist girlies swear by Girlfriend Collective which offers up to a size 6XL. Workout dresses became so popular during the pandemic! Everyone realized that we can have all of the cute dressy styles but in a super soft moisture-wicking fabric. It’s a win, win!
27. Beyond Yoga Plus Size Activewear
Beyond Yoga has the most buttery fabric ever! I love their matching sets. These tanks have built-in bras and are so comfy.
28. Old Navy
Old Navy has super cute sets that are pretty budget-friendly up to a 4X. I know that they took a lot of their plus size stock out of stores (boo!) but you can still find a ton of cute pieces online. And you can always order pieces to be delivered to the store so that you can try them on there and immediately return anything that’s not for you!
29. Alder Apparel
Alder Apparel is a new-to-me brand that has been blowing up lately! Plus size babes online are loving this brand and talking about how comfy their pieces are.
30. Dia & Co
Dia & Co has everything! They carry so many plus size brands up to size 40. No matter what you’re looking for, it’s likely that you can find it on their website.
31. Athleta Plus Size Activewear
Athleta is the master at activewear meets workwear, a mix that we never knew that we needed. You can wear these pieces to work and then hit the gym right afterward.
32. Fabletics
Fabletics is a widely loved brand that is known for running a bit big, especially if you like more compression in your fit. They also have activewear accessories like gym bags. Now that Yitty is a part of the Fabletics family, it’s gotten even better! As a Fabletics ambassador for two years, I’ve tried just about every leggings style they make so feel free to ask me any questions!
33. Target Plus Size Activewear
Target is always better and has way more inventory online, but you can definitely find plus size workout pieces in-store too!
34. Core 10
Core 10 is one of Amazon’s in-house brands focused on the intersection of activewear, fashion and function.
35. Free Label
I had the chance to try some pieces from this new to me plus size activewear and loungewear brand recently and let me tell you, I am obsessed! Bonus, check out the range of model body shapes and sizes shown on their website.
Show there ya go? Hopefully you found something new that you love to wear when you are moving your body. If swimming if your joyful movement of choice, don’t forget to shop our plus size swimwear guide.