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7 Replies Last post: May 13, 2008 9:06 AM by activewoman  
Click to view mountainlake's profile Pro 74 posts since
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Jan 28, 2007 11:44 PM

Wicking Clothes for Women ... Stuff that Actually Fits

I've posted before that I buy clothes on line a lot and will buy XL, and it fits fine. But when it comes to running clothes, most of the time it doesn't. I have to look for XXL or 1x, which are hard to find.

Well, I just found out that Land's End carries some nice stuff for very reasonable prices:

http://www.landsend.com/cd/index/fp/0,,32541,00.html?sid=6755124240680168070[/URL" target="_blank">

I'm going to look at their shorts especially. I can't stand most running shorts!

If you have any ideas on good tech clothing for women that fits, please post!

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Click to view Zevida's profile Rookie 3 posts since
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2. Jan 29, 2007 6:58 AM in response to: mountainlake
Re: Wicking Clothes for Women ... Stuff that Actually Fits
Thanks for the suggestions! I'm running in sweats and a t-shirt right now and it's okay for the time being, but I would like to get some tech stuff very soon.
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3. Jan 29, 2007 9:05 AM in response to: mountainlake
Re: Wicking Clothes for Women ... Stuff that Actually Fits
Zevida;

Throw away anything you are running in that is cotton!!!!!
Get some tech stuff. Costco often sells the stuff. Also, since it's been around for awhile, I often find stuff at those discount clothing stores (Ross, Marshell's) etc. etc. You fill find it so much better to move in. It's warmer in the cold and cooler in the heat. Totally worth it. Sweatpants just really weigh you down!!!
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Dec 14, 2007
4. Jan 29, 2007 11:42 AM in response to: mountainlake
Re: Wicking Clothes for Women ... Stuff that Actually Fits
champion sells some larger sizes, but i don't know how good they are. i wear their bras, however, i am having serious chaffing problems on my shoulders. any recommendations for different bras would be appreciated.
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May 3, 2006
5. Jan 29, 2007 12:08 PM in response to: mountainlake
Re: Wicking Clothes for Women ... Stuff that Actually Fits
Francesca, I have had that too (I'm a 36D, but when I started running I was at least a 38DD if not larger) and the main thing that helps is applying Bodyglide at the chafing points. I put it on my skin and on the bra itself. It's trial and error, but I find that works better than anything else.

Also, check to make sure your bras are fitted properly. Sometimes if they're too small they can chafe. Hope that helps!
Click to view annora's profile Pro 68 posts since
Jun 26, 2006
6. Jan 30, 2007 5:49 PM in response to: mountainlake
Re: Wicking Clothes for Women ... Stuff that Actually Fits
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Francesca24:
champion sells some larger sizes, but i don't know how good they are. i wear their bras, however, i am having serious chaffing problems on my shoulders. any recommendations for different bras would be appreciated.<HR>


enell, moving comfort, and champion all make athletic bras for massive hooters. you should be able to find something which will work for you.
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May 12, 2008
7. May 13, 2008 9:06 AM in response to: mountainlake
Re: Wicking Clothes for Women ... Stuff that Actually Fits
There are these underwear that look like bike shorts called Smarty Pants. They're comfy and wicking and lightweigt. I have several pairs.