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A Little Red, a Lot of Personality: The Activewear Colour Edit
A Little Red, a Lot of Personality: The Activewear Colour Edit
There is nothing wrong with black leggings. They have probably carried you through enough rushed mornings to deserve a small thank-you. But sometimes you open your wardrobe and want something... Read more...
Beyond the Gym: How to Build a Plus-Size Activewear Wardrobe You’ll Actually Wear
Beyond the Gym: How to Build a Plus-Size Activewear Wardrobe You’ll Actually Wear
There is the wardrobe you imagine having, and then there are the clothes you reach for on a Tuesday. The imagined version might include perfectly coordinated sets for sunrise workouts.... Read more...
Five curvy women wearing different athleisure bra styles in red, yellow, ice blue, cobalt and brown against a grey studio backdrop.
5 Athleisure Bra Styles Every Curvy Woman Should Know
There was a time when a sports bra lived in your gym bag and nowhere else. Not anymore. These days, the right bra goes from a morning workout to the... Read more...
Two curvy women in mauve and plum longline sports bras and black leggings.
How to Find the Right Longline Sports Bra Size for a Fuller Bust
Let's be honest. Most of us have a drawer full of sports bras that kind of fit. The one that digs in under your boobs. The one that rides up... Read more...
Your Soft-Life Workout Wardrobe: Plus-Size Women’s Activewear
Your Soft-Life Workout Wardrobe: Plus-Size Women’s Activewear
Some days, movement looks like a gym session before work. Other days, it’s a slow stretch, a walk around the neighbourhood or dancing in your kitchen while dinner cooks. Your... Read more...
Wedgie-Free Scrunch Bum Leggings Exist, and We Found the Secret
Wedgie-Free Scrunch Bum Leggings Exist, and We Found the Secret
Scrunch bum leggings can look amazing on a plus size body, but only when the scrunch is placed and sized for a bigger bum. Many pairs are designed on smaller... Read more...
Let's Talk About the FUPA (and Leggings That Respect It)
Let's Talk About the FUPA (and Leggings That Respect It)
If your leggings squash your lower tummy into a shape you didn't sign up for, the problem is the waistband, not your body. Most leggings put a narrow band right... Read more...
Who Decided Curvy Women Should Only Wear Black?
Who Decided Curvy Women Should Only Wear Black?
The "curvy women should wear black" rule is more than a hundred years old. It started when plus-size clothing was made to hide bodies, not celebrate them. Yes, black can... Read more...
Beach Season Without the Panic: Plus Size Summer Activewear That Actually Feels Good
Beach Season Without the Panic: Plus Size Summer Activewear That Actually Feels Good
Summer panic usually comes from three things: clothes that don't fit properly, worrying about what other people think, and the pressure to "get a summer body" first. You can tackle... Read more...
Let's Talk About Chafing (Because Somebody Has To)
Let's Talk About Chafing (Because Somebody Has To)
Chafing is skin irritation caused by friction, made worse by sweat and heat. It shows up most on the inner thighs, under the boobs, along the bra band, in the... Read more...
Matching Gym Sets for Curvy Bodies: Are Co-ords Worth the Hype?
Matching Gym Sets for Curvy Bodies: Are Co-ords Worth the Hype?
Yes, matching gym sets are worth the hype for curvy bodies, as long as each piece is designed for curves. A great co-ord creates one long, confident line of colour,... Read more...
How to Measure for Leggings and Activewear: A Size Guide for Curvy Women
How to Measure for Leggings and Activewear: A Size Guide for Curvy Women
To measure for leggings, use a soft tape measure to take three key measurements: your waist (where you want the waistband to sit), your hips (around the fullest part of... Read more...
High-Waisted vs Mid-Rise Leggings: Which Is Better for Your Body Shape?
High-Waisted vs Mid-Rise Leggings: Which Is Better for Your Body Shape?
High-waisted gym leggings sit at or above your belly button, giving more tummy support, more coverage and a waistband that's less likely to roll during squats and lunges. Mid-rise leggings... Read more...
Why Your Plus Size Sports Bra Never Fits (And What to Wear Instead)
Why Your Plus Size Sports Bra Never Fits (And What to Wear Instead)
Most plus size sports bras fail because they're straight-size designs scaled up, not built for fuller busts and broader frames. The result is bounce, straps that dig in, bands that... Read more...
Gym Clothes in South Africa: The Complete Buying Guide for 2026
Gym Clothes in South Africa: The Complete Buying Guide for 2026
Most of us have a drawer full of gym clothes we don't actually wear. The leggings that slide down every time you squat. The sports bra that looked supportive online... Read more...
Creamy Is the New Dreamy: Why Choosing the Right Fabric Matters in Activewear
Creamy Is the New Dreamy: Why Choosing the Right Fabric Matters in Activewear
You know the feeling. You pull on a pair of leggings and they feel smooth, soft and almost silky against your skin, but they still hold you firmly in place.... Read more...
How to Style Plus Size Activewear for Your Body Shape
How to Style Plus Size Activewear for Your Body Shape
et's get one thing out of the way. Your body shape isn't something to fix, hide or "balance out" before you're allowed to work out. It's the body that lifts,... Read more...
Understanding Fabric Labels for Comfortable Activewear
Understanding Fabric Labels for Comfortable Activewear
Finding activewear that feels comfortable, supportive and easy to move in starts with more than choosing the right size. The fabric matters too. For plus-size women, understanding what is on... Read more...
Building Confidence Through Fitness
Building Confidence Through Fitness
Fitness can be a powerful way for women to build confidence, strengthen their bodies, and feel more connected to themselves. The goal is not to exercise in order to earn... Read more...
Sports Bras for Curvy Women: Find the Support You Need to Move with Confidence
Sports Bras for Curvy Women: Find the Support You Need to Move with Confidence
Finding a sports bra that truly works for you can feel harder than it should. You want one that stays in place when you run, feels comfortable through a gym... Read more...
How to Choose Plus Size Clothing That Flatters Your Curves and Fits Well
How to Choose Plus Size Clothing That Flatters Your Curves and Fits Well
How to Choose Plus Size Clothing That Flatters Your Curves and Fits Well Finding plus size clothing that feels good and looks great should not be such a mission. The... Read more...