The activewear brands that actually cater to women over size 14.

September 26, 2016

Reigning queen of active-wear, Lorna Jane, recently declared that she won’t cater for sizes beyond XL, because “…that’s what our customers want.”

The outspoken designer has found herself back in the news with her refusal to stock anything beyond an XL (around a size 14 to 16).

Image: @ljclarkson

“Any criticism that we get are people who don’t support our brand anyway. If they did they would be walking into our store and trying on the clothes, and if they didn’t fit we would say ‘OK, we need to start making those clothes in a bigger size," says Lorna.

“Our brand is totally customer-focused, and we haven’t felt the demand for bigger sizes. If my customer wanted bigger sizes, I would absolutely accommodate. But we have tried it and not sold it.”

Yeah, righto then.

But if you're one of the hundreds of thousands of Australian women who a) are larger than an XL, and b) love their activewear, here are five amazing brands who DO stock larger sizes.... as they should.

CITY CHIC

One of Australia's best 'plus-size' (look we don't love this term, but it's going to have to do for now) clothing labels, City Chic has an awesome range of activewear that spans sizes XS to XXL.

We love the CCX running tank, $49.95.

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Image: City Chic.

TARGET

Aussie favourite Target has seriously stepped up their game this year with an amazing range of fitness wear, including their 'Belle Curve' range of sports clothing. And the best part? It won't break the bank.

We love the 'Spliced Panel' active t-shirt, $29.00.

Image: Target.

FULL BEAUTY

Online retailer Full Beauty is a veritable treasure trove of gorgeous clothing, and their sportswear is no exception. They stock a variety of labels, with a massive range of fun sporty clothing.

We love this zip front tank, $69.00.

Image: Full Beauty.

We love these celebrity quotes about body image. (Post continues after gallery.)

We love these celeb quotes on body image

Lena DunhamAt the 2012 New Yorker Festival, the magazine's TV critic, Emily Nussbaum, asked Lena Dunham, producer, creator and star of the hit HBO show 'Girls' why Dunham is naked in so many scenes.

Dunham responded; "I realised that what was missing in movies for me was the presence of bodies I understood." She said she plans to live until she is 105 and show her thighs every day. Image via @lenadunham

Rebel WilsonThe actress said on Twitter; "I'm not trying to be hot. I'm just trying to be a good actress and entertain people."

Image via @rebelwilson

Adele"The first thing to do is be happy with yourself and appreciate your body - only then should you try to change things about yourself."

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Christina Aguilera"I am always in support of someone who is willing and comfortable in their own skin enough to embrace it," the singer said in a recent interview. Image via @xtina

Alexa ChungChung responded to critics who suggested that her slight frame made her a bad role model for young women, saying:

"Just because I exist in this shape doesn't mean that I'm, like, advocating it." Image via Twitter @alexa_chung

Stella BoonshoftThe NYU student started the amazing Body Love Blog, where she posted this picture of herself and wrote an open letter to those who feel entitled to shame others for the size or look of their bodies. Image via http://thebodyloveblog.tumblr.com"> Body Love Blog

Ashley JuddAfter the March 2012 frenzy around Judd's "puffy face" the actress fought back in 'The Daily Beast', calling the media out for making women's bodies "a source of speculation, ridicule, and invalidation, as if they belong to others". Image via @ashley_judd

Beth DittoThis five-foot-tall, 200-pound singer spoke openly about her weight to 'The Advocate' saying, "I feel sorry ... for people who've had skinny privilege and then have it taken away from them. I have had a lifetime to adjust to seeing how people treat women who aren't their idea of beautiful and therefore aren't their idea of useful, and I had to find ways to become useful to myself." Image via @marybethditto

Lady GagaAfter the media focused on her alleged weight gain in September 2012, Gaga hit back at critics by baring her body in photographs, sharing her struggles with an eating disorder, and inviting her fans to join her in a "body revolution"/ Image via @ladygaga

FOREVER 21

High street fave Forever 21 has expanded their range into sports clothing, including a great range of on-trend, 'plus-sized athletic wear.

We love the 'Athletic Capri Leggings', $22.90.

RUNNING BARE

Aussie fitness brand Running Bare has an extensive size range that runs from a size 8 to a size 22. Known for their super-comfy yoga wear (high waisted stretchy pants, anyone?) they have an amazing variety of cute patterns and matching sets.

We love the 'Toned Tummy ' full length tights, $109.99

Image: Running Bare.