Features and Benefits
Sports style takes an increasing place in the women's wardrobe and is intended not only for sports, but also for outdoor activities, walking, shopping, going outdoors, as home clothes. Sportswear is for almost everyone. The owners of the full figure are no exception.
Properly selected tracksuit helps hide figure flaws and provides freedom of movement.
Kinds
Distinguish sports suits by sports: beach, ski, for fitness, etc. And there is also the so-called “target” division:
- For playing sports;
- Everyday;
- Professional
- For outdoor activities.
Sports suits for sports are made from sports fabricswhich are elastic, do not constrain movements, hygroscopic, thermoregulating. In such models, the smallest details of the costume are thought out, a comfortable fit on the figure is used, without unnecessary decoration.
Everyday models can be worn at home, for a walk, for shopping. Such models allow more democratic lines of cut, finish, while remaining as comfortable as possible. Professional tracksuits are designed for athletes of a particular sport - for tennis, water polo or ski, etc.
For outdoor activities use tracksuits with more "themed" cut and decoration: for tourism, parties, field trips. In such models, for example, the jacket may be with insulation or liner, transformation, etc. The decoration uses embroidery, drawings and prints, decorative elements, a combination of materials.
Fashion trends
Following modern fashion trends, tracksuits have become more diverse in their constituent elements, new colors, prints have appeared, the latest cutting and tailoring technologies, modern fabrics are used.
A classic tracksuit consists of a jacket and trousers, usually long ones. Now, tracksuits, including large sizes, can consist of a jacket and breeches, shortened or narrowed trousers, with a ¾ sleeve, various variations of the collar, fasteners, interesting cut, sports t-shirts and T-shirts also did not stand aside.
Trendy colors in large size tracksuits have become increasingly used., destroying the stereotype that the owners of a magnificent figure bright colors do not go. A large-size modern tracksuit should not hug the figure much, nor should it create a feeling of dimensionlessness. A slightly loose fit on the figure is allowed.
Material
A variety of types of tracksuits and models involves the use of various fabrics. The main fabrics are cotton, polyester, stretch, fleece, microfiber, knitwear, velor, dyuspa, spandex and various mixed fabrics. A professional sports uniform uses certain types of fabrics for sewing, such as a sports net, a membrane, lycra, a footer, a micropolyester, etc.
As a rule, pure fabrics are not used in modern sportswear.
Tracksuits made of cotton allow the skin to breathe, are hygroscopic. Polyester is able to maintain shape and color fastness. Microfiber has good thermoregulation and heat saving. Knitwear is very tactile and easy to care for. Often there are women's tracksuits made of velor for everyday wear. Such models are very comfortable and convenient, pleasant to the touch, can be complemented by a spectacular finish of rhinestones, embroidery, etc.
Branded and branded models
Many world famous brands are engaged in tailoring sportswear. The undoubted leaders and headliners are Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Umbro, Puma, Asics, New Balance and others. Along with these purely sports brands, the world's leading fashion houses and designers are developing their own lines of sportswear.
- Adidas- German brand founded in the late 40s of the last century. It is a popular manufacturer of sportswear, shoes and sports accessories for professional sports and for mass use. The products of this brand are distinguished by high quality, proven over the many years of the brand’s existence, traditional style of models, innovativeness and accessibility. Separate clothing lines are produced in certain areas of sport and for all ages.
- Asics- Japanese brand founded in 1949. Originally specialized in sports shoes. Later, he expanded the product line to sportswear for professional and amateur sports. The products of this brand combine manufacturability, comfort, innovation and affordability.
- Reebok - one of the oldest sports brands. It was founded at the end of the 19th century in the USA. It is currently an international brand and produces sportswear, shoes and equipment for professionals and amateurs. The main orientation of the brand is active sports and recreation. The combination of high quality and affordable prices made this brand popular all over the world. This brand is now part of Adidas Corporation.
How to choose?
When choosing a large-size tracksuit, your type of appearance and body shape should be considered. And of course, the purpose of the tracksuit plays a major role.
The tracksuit should be semi-adjacent to the figure, not seem large or cramped. To visually lengthen the growth and make the silhouette slimmer, you need to remember that stripes (vertical stripes on the sleeves, trousers), contrasting inserts on the sleeves, in the chest and abdomen are capable of this.
The well-chosen length of the upper part of the tracksuit also allows you to look slimmer and hide unnecessary flaws. Top it is better to choose a straight cut, free on the bottom. In some cases, a magnificent suit jacket with wide elastic at the bottom or drawstring will suit lush ladies.
It is better to purchase several options for the bottom of the tracksuit to one top. It can be long straight pants, a slightly narrowed version, sports breeches, leggings, cropped trousers.
For daily runs, it is better to give preference to breeches and a T-shirt for warm weather, and trousers and a jacket for cold weather.
For fitness, it is preferable to wear a light suit that fits snugly in elastic and breathable fabrics. For winter sports - skiing, sledding, etc., you should choose suits from a jacket and insulated trousers with a comfortable fit, not restricting movements. For home, walks and shopping, you can prefer a tracksuit made of velor, fleece with a different decor, or soft and fluffy fabrics.
There are no restrictions on the color scheme, so you can choose any option to your taste. If you have full hips and legs, then a combination of a dark bottom and a bright top will be an ideal option, which will visually balance the figure. If the upper body is fuller, then the opposite combination of colors should be used.
Stylish looks
- Stylish tracksuit for gymnastics or outdoor activities consists of a bright turquoise jacket and black breeches. A jacket of a direct free cut, with an original cut and decorative finishing of seams, a stand-up collar. With a zipper and a long sleeve. The sleeve extended with an opening for a thumb. Convenient side pockets with a zipper. Zipper does not stand out and matches the color of the jacket. The length of the jacket to the middle of the thigh hides all the flaws of the figure. The bright color of the jacket in combination with a dark bottom distracts attention from the legs and visually slim the figure. The breeches below the knees fit the legs tightly, they are elastic and do not constrain movements.
- Convenient and comfortable large size tracksuit for fitness, yoga, in the gym consists of a lightweight sports shirt with long sleeves and trousers. T-shirt in bright turquoise color, without fasteners, with a round neckline made of thin and breathable fabric. The cut of the T-shirt is free, straight, semi-adjacent to the figure, hiding the fullness. Dark trousers with contrasting and wide turquoise stripes.
- A great version of a tracksuit for everyday life with an original print in white polka dots on a black background. Consists of a jacket with a hood with a zipper, with comfortable side pockets. Contrast metal zipper, elastic at the bottom of the jacket harmoniously complement the model. Originality of the model gives design with a print on the jacket front and back, leaving as if fields in the form of a strip near the zipper, on the shoulders and bypassing the hood. Pants are long loose, on the cuff below. Also originally located is a print - on the sides of the legs and in the area of the side pockets, creating the effect of stripes. Model from sports knitwear, comfortable to wear and care.