Does anyone know of any exercise kit that is made for the more muscular woman? I am 5' 8" and just over 11 stone and about a size 12-14.
The problem is that larger sizes are too big (I am not fat, just broad) and with smaller sizes very often the armholes or sleeves are too tight, or the shirt is too small across the back. It is mainly tops that are the problem, but I find getting swimming costumes difficult also.
Any suggestion?
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For swim suits, try speedo's endurance range - they have lycra in, but are more resistant to chlorine and snags than most. They are a firm fit (not so much lycra as other suits). I've swum since I was a kid and ever since I got into adult size suits have never managed to work out the sizing.
I start by picking out a size 3 up from my bra size and that usually fits well (so my Speedo is a size 40, but I take a 34 bra)
Funny, but the cossie that I currently own is a speedo endurance size 40. It 'just' fits, but was better than anything else.
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I am Dutch, 5'9.5", 11.5 stone, wide shouldered, size 12/14 bottom, 16 top.
I have found that British sizes very often don't fit, while it seems easier to buy things when I am over in the Netherlands. My body shape is more common there than it is here apparently.
And I often buy mens sizes for tops.
The problem with men's stuff is that tops are too narrow at the bottom hem. I can never get them over my hips! I do buy men's tights though.
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