For my “Straight Size to Plus Size” series, a plus size Instagram-inspired athleisure outfit idea.

Straight Size to Plus Size – Athleisure

My Disclaimer

And here is my usual disclaimer.

As I’ve said, these “Straight Size to Plus Size” posts are some of my most popular, but I also get complaints that the “models” in the images aren’t “plus sized.”

So I just wanted to give a little background of why I do these types of posts:

We are all inundated every day by images of thin celebrities, models, and bloggers sporting the “latest looks,” i.e. clothing that doesn’t come in our size.

So I try to take these “unattainable” images and prove that, in fact, with some effort, plus size women can put these hot looks together.  

They are attainable!

And I try to take the effort, i.e. searching everywhere for the pieces, out of the equation.  

So as always, my main goal is to inspire and empower.

Ok, now back to the outfit ideas!

Straight Size to Plus Size – Athleisure

You can find the original images here and here.

Straight Size Inspiration 

I first saw this look on Instagram when Christin Bryant (@cbstyled) recreated it from Laura (@lglora).

This is such an on-trend look.  And I love athleisure so I wanted to make a plus size version!

Make sure you follow @cbstyled and @lglora for amazing style inspiration.

Outfit Details

My final look is a little different, but I think I pulled off the same vibe.

Start with some plus size black athletic leggings.

You might remember more outfits with these leggings here.

My Favorite Athletic Leggings

Now let’s talk leggings.  First, you may recall that I recently wrote about my favorite ponte knit leggings.

The style of leggings I feature in these looks are for exercising and lounging.  Different vibe, different fabric.

The actual leggings I included are highly rated, longtime best sellers from Zella.

Everyone loves them!

I need them a bit larger, so I thought I would also share my personal favorite activewear leggings.

They are pricey, no doubt.  But, they will last forever!

The quality is insane.  I bought my mother a pair years ago (she is also obsessed), and they’re still going strong even though she wears them all the time.

So they’re totally worth the price, in my opinion.

I have the 7/8 leggings and the flares.  So good!

More Outfit Details

Top the leggings with a tunic-length hoodie. 

I mean, we’re gonna need some good bum coverage and this hoodie has it!

See more options in my links below.

Then top with a camel or brown coat as needed.

The keys to this look, in my opinion, are the timeless but trending Samba sneakers paired with crew socks.

Now don’t come at me about the socks.  Lol.

I know we are no show and ankle socks folks!

But, wearing this look with crew socks will make it look fresh and on trend.

But, if you can’t do it, I understand!

Accessories

I added a large soft satchel in brown, but any oversized tote bag or satchel would work.

Top the look with one of my favorite pairs of sunglasses.

I have these and love them!

Add some on-trend gold sculptural hoop earrings and a trendy dome ring.

For bracelets, I went with my classic gold wrist stack.

I included this Tory Burch watch and bangle bracelet.

And I have the featured chain bracelet, it’s great and fits my slightly-larger-than-average wrists.

Try one of the Amazon bracelets for a selection of sizes at more reasonable prices.

Straight Size to Plus Size – Athleisure

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