Yvette Activewear for Plus Sizes Review
AD – Yvette Active Wear sent me the products shown in this post free of charge to help with this review.
You might be thinking wait a second Sarah, why are you reviewing activewear? Honestly, it is perhaps something I thought I would never do.
I’ve recently found that activewear can offer a very comfortable choice, for example, on days when even my skin hurts it has become my go-to. Putting on a pair of leggings and a no seam sports bra means I at least feel like I managed to get dressed that day.
Sometimes you really just need to think outside of the box and make sure your clothes help you be as comfortable as possible.
Who is Yvette?
Yvette is a professional sports brand that looks to support all women. They work around 3 c’s with all their products; confidence, comfort and characteristic. This means they look to provide high-quality products, made with only the most comfortable fabrics in unique feminine designs.
They believe that no matter your size from petite to plus size you should be catered to. When it comes to their sports bras, they realise that even a 3mm cutting error can make a difference to the support and comfort, as such they offer 12 sizes, ranging from XS to 5XL.
Yvette kindly sent me three items from their range to try out.
Echo Yoga Leggings
First off I went for a pair of Echo Yoga Leggings. These particular leggings offer light support and as I will be mostly wearing these around the home or using them for physiotherapy, I didn’t need anything more supportive.
However, if you are looking to use them for a specific workout, you are going to want to look for the right support. For instance, light support is great for yoga, while for running you would want high support.
The Echo Yoga Leggings come in a choice of 3 colours and 8 sizes. They have been made with 75% recycled polyester and feature a high waist style, with slight compression for low impact activities.
One of my favourite things about this pair of leggings is the seamless waistband. Especially on days when my skin is sore, any seams or elastic feel like they are cutting me in half. They are also breathable and wonderfully stretchy.
For me, these are the perfect pair of comfortable leggings. Allowing me to relax comfortably and easily do any physio activities.
The Echo Yoga Leggings come in at £38.
Echo Shirring Padded Yoga Bra
Coming in as the perfect partner for the Echo Leggings is the Echo Shirring Padded Yoga Bra. It comes in the same three colours as the leggings and is once again made from 75% recycled polyester. At this time this is the only low support sports bra available in plus sizes.
Offering a scoop neckline, four-way stretch and scrunched detailing the Echo Shirring Padded Yoga Bra offers an all in one top.
The pads inside are non-removable and made from a soft microfiber lining.
Personally, I found this a really comfortable bra. I can imagine in the summer I might just pull this one with the leggings and wear it around the bungalow as it is breathable and lightweight. The bra itself has no clasps so can either be pulled on over the head or stepped into.
The Echo Shirring Padded Yoga Bra comes in at £38.
Enfold Zip Front Padded Running Bra
Last up is the Enfold Zip Front Padded Running Bra. This is a high support bra with a racerback and a wide elasticated underband. The fabric chosen to make this bra has a sweat-wicking ability making it comfortable to wear while working out.
The reason I personally decided to try this bra out was the fact it offers the ability to zip it up from the font. More than ever I am struggling with my left side, making putting on a traditional bra without help impossible.
This particular bra has been comfortable to wear and supports well. Of course, I’ve not been running it so I won’t pretend to have any idea how this bra would stand up to a good workout. However, it does seem to offer good support from what I can tell and is comfortable to wear.
The Enfold Zip Front Padded Running Bra comes in at £28.
Overall Thoughts on Yvette Activewear
Of course, I can’t give you a definite answer to how these pieces stand up in a workout. However, I can tell you I find them both comfortable and supportive. They have helped me at a time I am really struggling to feel comfortable. Offering me the chance to get dressed and feel like I have accomplished something.
No matter, if you are looking for activewear that helps you in your workout, or something to just be comfortable in if you struggle like me, I definitely suggest checking out Yvette.
To find out more about Yvette Activewear please do check out their website.
What do you think of the sound of Yvette, would you like to try this brand out?
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I would, I love the sound of the leggings, the fact that they feature a high waist style, with slight compression sounds perfect for me.
They are really comfortable I have to admit – definitely worth trying out.
Sounds like awesome stuff but the problem with activewear is being active to justify it.
Some of it is great just for wearing around the home and being comfortable as well.
Definitely going to check this out. Its just the sort of thing I’ve been looking for
I am so glad it has given you a place to look for them!
My girlfriend loves these, she says its got loads different designs and really comfortable.
Oh that is awesome to hear, love it when others have tried and like things as well!
It’s so refreshing to find active wear for all sizes. I went from a size 16 to a size 12 and it’s so hard to find something that’s a perfect fit. These look amazing.
It is so hard isn’t it – I think especially when you are on either end of the scale.
Oh. Looks interesting. I’ve been eyeing up active wear recently as I’ve been doing more exercise recently
There are some great brands out there for sure, this one is definitely comfortable!
I like the idea of the zip up the front of the padded running bra, that’s definitely something I might be interested in.
It is really comfortable and easy to put on which is a huge bonus for me.
So many different designs! I will definitely check them out!
They really have some lovely pieces and so comfortable.
Thank you so much for bringing this brand to my attention, they seem to have quite a good selection and comfort is everything to me
Comfort is a must isn’t it – I just can’t enjoy anything if I’m not comfortable.
Definitely going to show my step daughter this post 🥰
I really hope she likes the items! They really are so comfortable.
They have a great selection of clothes ! I’ll have a look
They really have some nice bits, definitely pop over and have a look.
I will pass this post on to my wife: Bravo to Yvette Activewear as it’s the larger folk like myself who desperately need any help they can get increased exercise.
Definitely – I think more brands need to try and cater to people of all sizes.
I love the sound of these clothes, I like to wear things that feel comfortable the whole day through
It is a must really isn’t it – I have to admit I often change into house PJs when I get home.
I can’t tell you how happy I am to have found this activewear through this blog post thank you so much!
I have experienced nothing but stress and disappointment trying to find activewear for plus size, it has been a nightmare! I have some hope now. Thanks again.
You are so welcome – the bra sizes really confused me at first as I thought they only went up to DD, however that isn’t right and they do go up to at least a FF perhaps bigger. I think if you get confused by the sizing you can ask them as well.
This looks great quality and very comfy to wear
They really are so comfortable perfect for lazy days as well as active ones.
This is a new brand to me and looks good quality – thanks for sharing
They are definitely great quality items, well worth checking them out.
Must be great to have inclusive sizes which makes everyone feel comfortable in their activewear
Definitely – it is good to see companies taking on both the smaller and larger ends of the market – here’s to more companies doing so.
Love the idea of plus size gym wear. We are not all a size 8! I would feel confident wearing this activity wear. I do like the yoga bra in particular.
Definitely – I think it is great that brands are becoming more inclusive and trying to make things comfortable for all.
So refreshing to see plus size active wear, only a few decades ago it was just assumed that plus size people do not exercise therefore do not need these clothes. I used to struggle to find clothes for the gym. Glad that they are now available, about time!
I’ve always thought it was crazy that people were pushed to go to the gym yet they just were catered for in activewear?! How does that work?
I can’t pretend to say that I need active wear, because I am not an exercise person, (unless you count running round after my children, or digging at the allotment!) but it is great to see that they are offering more size options. As a plus size person I know how limited buying clothes can be, so this is great to see!
It is so hard isn’t it – I would love places to be more inclusive and open up to more sizes and not think that we just want cold shoulders and butterflies.
These look really good quality, Its hard to find anything decent when you’re a size 18 as I am
It really is hard I’m a little bigger and sometimes I just despare honestly. I found some really nice handmade places in lockdown but sadly some didn’t survive which is so sad.
This is a new brand to me and looks good quality – particularly like the recycled fabric being used.
They feel really good quality when wearing I have to say – definitely comfortable to wear around the home.
A very thoughtful range of active wear that seem reasonably priced
Definitely, the prices are really quite reasonable compared to other brands.
Like you I also find wearing certain types of activewear more comfortable than loungewear. I’m not a very active person in terms of exercise but I do move around a lot so I prefer wearing leggings that offer that flexibility. I actually never knew there was a company that uses recycled polyester. That is so good to hear- that another company is trying to do it’s part for the environment.
It is really interesting isn’t it with the recycled polyester, I have to admit I haven’t seen a brand that uses it before.