Nike Launches Its First Plus-Size Line Because “Women Are Stronger, Bolder And More Outspoken Than Ever”
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Nike has the world rejoicing left and right after releasing a full line of plus-sized clothing this week. Not XXL t-shirts or extra-baggy sweatpants, but a fabulous range of comfortable, professional active wear.
In a statement given to Refinery29, the company said “Nike recognizes that women are stronger, bolder, and more outspoken than ever. In today’s world, sport is no longer something that she does, it’s who she is.” They’ve elected to celebrate diversity in every sense and promote body positivity, which is something we can all root for.
The line, which is available to buy online as we speak, includes multiple colours of leggings, shorts, and sports bras, running all the way up to size 3X.
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Nike’s first full range of plus-size active wear, up to size 3X, is available to buy online now
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The line includes leggings, sports bras and more, giving women of all shapes plenty of choices
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Nike’s active wear is known for being comfortable and easy to move in, making fitness easier for all women
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“Nike recognizes that women are stronger, bolder, and more outspoken than ever,” they told Refinery29
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“In today’s world, sport is no longer something that she does, it’s who she is.”
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The release followed months of customer complaints about Nike’s lack of proper plus-sized wear
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Their catalog now comprises over 40 different colours and styles of clothing, a welcome addition
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Proper sports bras are often difficult for plus-sized women to find, but those also now run up to 3X
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Whether you’re a gym regular or just like a sportier style, you’re covered
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“Nike Women’s plus size clothing provides the style and performance for your favorite ways to move”
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Hopefully more companies will catch up with the times and roll out their own proper plus-size collections
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Needless to say, the Internet’s reaction to all of this was just a little bit pumped
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Disagree and downvote if you like, but I'm glad they are advocating for heavier women. It's not ONLY athletes that want to wear their products, women who want to lose weight need to be properly supported and there aren't very many options in terms of active wear (and cute activewear) else where. Especially with plus size sports bras, it takes real support to keep them twins from bouncing to and fro. Nike just needs to come down a bit on the price lol
I'd recommend Wacoal for a serious sports bra. I think they go from a 30 C to 42 G. Cheaper than Nike and they make a good product with a more personalize fit.
Or even better: Panache Sports bra in bands 28-40, cups B to J Freya sports bra in bands 28-40, cups B to K. They're both pretty easy to find online, and definitely comfier than something sized only by a number of 'x'es
No! I agree with u!
Anyone who disagrees can try picking a fight with a shotputter or a weightlifter. ;)
Women are stronger, bolder and more outspoken than ever because Nike said so...
In response to some of the other comments: "Plus size" is a clothing size not a health assessment. You can be obese and not need plus sized clothing and you can be a healthy weight and still fit plus sizes.
Disagree and downvote if you like, but I'm glad they are advocating for heavier women. It's not ONLY athletes that want to wear their products, women who want to lose weight need to be properly supported and there aren't very many options in terms of active wear (and cute activewear) else where. Especially with plus size sports bras, it takes real support to keep them twins from bouncing to and fro. Nike just needs to come down a bit on the price lol
I'd recommend Wacoal for a serious sports bra. I think they go from a 30 C to 42 G. Cheaper than Nike and they make a good product with a more personalize fit.
Or even better: Panache Sports bra in bands 28-40, cups B to J Freya sports bra in bands 28-40, cups B to K. They're both pretty easy to find online, and definitely comfier than something sized only by a number of 'x'es
No! I agree with u!
Anyone who disagrees can try picking a fight with a shotputter or a weightlifter. ;)
Women are stronger, bolder and more outspoken than ever because Nike said so...
In response to some of the other comments: "Plus size" is a clothing size not a health assessment. You can be obese and not need plus sized clothing and you can be a healthy weight and still fit plus sizes.