Werkin' Out
I've gotten so many requests about activewear and I wanted to oblige the requests. I've got here three brands, Soybu, Lane Bryant, and Lola Getts. My normal physical activities include my spin bike (I purchased one for my home) or walking (normally with Shug). I have actually worn all of these biking and walking, because I wanted to see how they faired in movement. Some of you guys have seen me on my bike on Instagram and you know I'm doing a lot of movement...some voluntarily and some involuntarily. HA. Find the vid eo here< /b>. Now, let's get into this review.
Soybu (far left)
- The styles remind me of Lulumon
- They just extended into plus sizes
- Style-wise this was my favorite although, I don't think it photographed well
- Pants have a mid-rise (not low, but no t high)< /span>
- I would have loved to see a drawstring added
- Stayed in place with walking, but had to pull up a couple times when biking.
- Priced around $40 - $50 per piece
- True to size
- I LOVE the thumb holes!!!!
Lane Bryant (middle)
- Just launched new activewear line, LiviActive
- The pants had the best fit out of the 3.
- Pants stayed in place while walking and biking.
- Basic styles
- I liked the thickness and compression of the pants
- Pricing - $30 - $70, but remember LB always has some sort of coupon deal
- True to size
Lola Getts (far right)
- Really liked the babydoll & sweatshirt (not picture) top, great for keeping the butt covered - Babydoll is a must.
- Low rise pants on me - probably work fo r apple, rectangles, and inverted triangles
- I had to keep pulling up the pants while walking and biking.
- Price range $40 - $60 per piece, but they do have items on sale starting at $20
- The compression and thickness of the pants was great
- True to size
As mentioned above, I spin and walk for exercise, but if you are looking for another way to get active check out PSPFit. I'm particularily looking forward to the "Get Fit with Bad Knees" video, which is complimentary if you sign up here. My knees suck after my ACL surgery. Anywho, I hope th is helps in your activewear search. I hope to do a review on plus size sports bras next.
Spinning in my pink pants today and taking @plussizeprincess workout battle for #pspfit To participate in the workout battle upload a video and tag it #pspfit I'm calling out @stylishcurves @plusmodelmag @allthingsmangolicious @theegoogoo -- its v day so you cant get mad lololol â¤â¤â¤
(why these Instagram embeds won't center, I don't know. Ugh!)
From::http://garnerstyle.blogspot.com/2015/04/plus-size-activewear.html