You're all set to try out a new activity or sign up for your first event... now where to find the proper gear? Here are a few sites we've found to be good resources but please post your own suggestions/advice as well!
Aries Apparel - LOCAL! http://www.ariesapparel.com/
Hillsboro and Clackamas locations, women's sizes in all types of activewear. Plus sizes range from 0X-4X depending on the item. Great variety of sports bras, local retailer of Enell bras.
AeroTech Designs
http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/
Men's and Women's sizes 1x-5x. Good selection of gear for multiple sports: cycling, running, swim, triathlon, etc. "Fathletes Approved"
Enell
Enell, Inc. is dedicated to providing well-endowed women with the opportunity to fully participate in an active lifestyle by offering state of the art, high quality performance apparel. Sizing goes up to 8 which is the equivalent of a 50-52DDD.
Junonia (Women's)
http://www.junonia.com/
Junonia is known for its excellent fit and range of sizes. They start with a 1X fit model (18/20) and carefully grade their patterns to all sizes so they truly fit. Sizes go up to 6x and clothes are available for many activities/sports. "Fathletes Approved"
Athleta (Women's)
http://athleta.gap.com/
Available for online order, up to size 20 (some selection in store).
Old Navy (online)
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5647#close
Women's: Good selection of sizes 16-30 available for online order, sizes up to 18/20 in some stores.
Men's: Good selection of sizes XL-XXXL, more likely to be available in stores.
Zella (Nordstrom brand)
http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/zella-plus-size-activewear?origin=leftnav
Not a lot of selection but "Fathletes Approved" for quality and fit. Sizes up to 3x or 24. Nordstrom Rack in Beaverton is the best option for finding this brand in the wild, otherwise, order online.
General Nordstrom workout gear (women's): http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/womens-plus-size-activewear?origin=leftnav
General Nordstrom workout gear (men's): http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/mens-big-tall-athletic-clothing?origin=leftnav
JC Penny
Women's: http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/women/plus-size/activewear/cat.jump?id=cat100250060&subcatId=cat100240005&deptId=dept20000013
Men's: http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/men/big-tall/athletic-clothing/cat.jump?id=cat100290007&deptId=cat100250139
Variety of plus size work out shirts and shorts/pants, goes up to 2x-3x (size 22/24); men's to 4XL
Team Estrogen (Women's)
http://www.teamestrogen.com/
Cycling gear, sports bras (up to E cup), jerseys, shorts, arm warmers, etc. "Fathletes Approved"
Macy's (online)
http://www1.macys.com/shop/plus-size-clothing/plus-size-activewear?id=34051&edge=hybrid
Variety of plus size work out shirts and shorts/pants, goes up to 2x-3x (size 22/24). Best results by ordering online but you can go to any local store for returns/exchange.
Lane Bryant
http://www.lanebryant.com/active/20230/index.cat
Good selection of workout gear in sizes up to 26/28
Target
http://www.target.com
Some selection of plus size work out gear, pants in size 1-4 (16/18 to 28/30). These have been sighted at the Mall 205 Target, good in-store selection. Bottoms are "Fathletes Approved" for fit and comfort in variety of sports.
Just My Size (Online)
http://www.justmysize.com/plus-size/workout
Bras: 38A - 58J; Apparel: 14-40; Tops, bottoms, swim and yoga.
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WHERE TO FIND WORKOUT GEAR
