Things You'll Need:
- Plus size athletic clothing retailer
- Plus size hosiery stores
- Plus size tights sections in department stores
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Step 1
Check out the department stores and major retailers. Places like J.C. Penney and Macy's and Avenue and Lane Bryant as well as Just My Size have plus sizes in the basic neutral colors--usually black tights, brown tights, white tights, navy tights and tan tights.
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Step 2
Look through plus size dancewear and plus-size athletic wear catalogs like Junonia or for brands such as Eurotard, Bodywrappers, River's Edge, and Danskin--and Danskin is a major designer of plus size workout wear, including both plus size tights and leotards as well as unitards. Also try CookiesKids, a New York based company, for plus size girls tights. (see Resources)
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Step 3
Choose tights and leotards in large sizes made of microfiber for a sleek appearance and great colors, wicking fabrics for heavy workouts, and cotton for plus size girls and women who prefer natural fibers.
