Comments on: You’re fat, stop that… somehow?

By: kate lightfoot

kate lightfoot — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:44:03 +0000

I gave up on exercise gear long, long ago. There’s a dismal range of clothes for fatties. And most of the clothing makers seem to assume we all want to cover up every square inch.

I have great cleavage, I like deep V necks. But try finding them in a larger size – forgeddit.

I think I may start going to a tailor.

Natalie – if you and your mates start a clothing line, please let me know. It’s actually the photo of you here (with the cute unmbrella) that first attracted me to your blog. It’s so refreshing to see pretty clothes in larger sizes.

xxx kate

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:42:50 +0000

I second the vote for Target! Though, it is hard to find fattie sizes there, if I’m motivated enough to go weekly for awhile, I can usually catch them when what I need is in-stock. It’s easier to find bottoms than tops, usually, and I’ll often get the largest size they have in an exercise top from the “regular” section. Hell, the stuff is usually a cotton-spandex blend, so it’s stretchy.

Finding GOOD sports bras can be difficult, and I’ve given up finding them at stores. I can only find what I need online. It’s SO vital that we have good support as fat girls when we’re working out! Heck, I dunno about you, but I could put someone’s eye out with these things.

That said, Danskin (http://www.danskin.com/plus.html) is my go-to store for sports bras, and a lot of my work-out clothing.

You might try calling some local dance studios with adult programming, and say you’re a plus-size adult in one of their classes, and ask if they can recommend a place to get dance clothing to wear to class. Odds are, they’ll be able to tell you of any local places that might have what you need. I used to take dance, and the clothing I’d wear back then for class is pretty much what I wear now to the gym.

By: kylie

kylie — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:58:47 +0000

This is the first time I’ve read your blog and let me say – I love it! I have had the exact same thing happen to me. My fat offends you, but when I go to the gym that offends you even more?…what?? Well articulate and intelligent blog. As far as work out gear goes, I can’t live without my bonds yoga pants… I go for plain tops, usually target. When working out I do sacrifice fuction over form, thou.

By: Cate

Cate — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:03 +0000

I also have to nod to the mythical notion that us fat women must somehow always be tall and broad shouldered. Being 5 ft 3, my efforts at shopping are often twarted by the jump into tent style style for anyone over a size 16…

By: Zoe

Zoe — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:41:30 +0000

omg, all of this. I would love to have nice, attractive, well-fitting workout gear! One day…

Also, I loved All About Eve, but it should come with the caveat that they are aimed at small girls with big boobs – most of their range tops out at a size 16/38 back size. They do have some bigger stuff, but it all seemed to be black and beige, judging by the catalogue. I am fortunate enough to have a fairly small ribcage, so I got sized a 16F – if I’d been any bigger through the back, I probably would have been SOL.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:03:30 +0000

Hi:

I just wanted to let you know about LILA+. http://www.lilaplus.com. We are dedicated to providing workout wear and active wear for plus size women. That is all we sell. Everything from running, cycling, tennis, yoga, golf, swim, equestrian, hiking and more. Please take a look at our site and let me know how we can improve to be your go-to-shop for plus size active wear. We too believe in health at any size.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Sun, 10 May 2009 13:24:55 +0000

It makes me feel good to read that you think I’m positive! I have battled depression for a long time so I’m on the right track, horah!

That link is FABULOUS! I think I’m going to be dropping some dollars there soon!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Sun, 10 May 2009 13:22:52 +0000

That’s amazing! I am so doing that next time.

By: cate swannell

cate swannell — Sun, 10 May 2009 05:37:29 +0000

well said natalie! i get abused for being fat on a semi-regular basis here on the image-obsessed gold coast. last time i walked up to the young male in question and asked him if i knew him, or if i had ever hurt him or his family. he pretty much said nothing as i pointed out that he had no business targeting me. confront and shame, that’s my answer.

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:30:34 +0000

I just wanted to say that I found both your posts and all the links that you provided to be very interesting. They were all impressive and it was gratifying to read your post. Like you, I think someone should be accepted at they are, regardless of their size.