Our Favorite Plus-Size Wear for Fresh Air | Y+L Staff
We believe that everyone who desires to play in and enjoy the outdoors should have access to it. We know finding size-inclusive outdoor gear can be challenging, so we’ve gathered our favorite brands that are mindfully creating gear for every body shape and size.
Alpine Parrot
“Alpine Parrot makes technical outdoor apparel for sizes 14-30, focusing on the inclusion of our inherent diversity as humans who care about the planet.” – alpineparrot.com
Alpine Parrot’s current inventory features the Bristlecone Flannel and the Ponderosa Pants. The Bristlecone is a soft and cozy well-constructed flannel that comes in two Fit Styles; Coastal Fit for smaller chests and Forest Fit for larger. The Ponderosa Pants are the award-winning flagship product from Alpine Parrot. These pants are a staple for pretty much every activity — hiking, traveling, walking the dog or grabbing a bite downtown. These pants come in two Fit Styles as well — Mountain Fit for fuller hips and River Fit for more narrow. Check out their products for yourself at apineparrot.com! $89 – $139
Sizes: 1X – 5X, 14 – 30
IMBŌDHI
“Our number one goal is to respect Mother Earth and her occupants. And while we know our humble little company can only do so much, we also know small steps can lead to big change.” – imbodhi.co
Soft to the touch, hand-sewn and made of sustainably-sourced fabrics. With a variety of styles and fits, IMBŌDHI jumpsuits can align for a lot of individuals and their unique vibe. From the studio to brunch, summer to fall, IMBŌDHI is a great fit. $118 – $148
Sizes: XS – 3X
WNDR Outdoors
“WNDR Outdoors strives to increase representation of larger-bodied folks in the outdoors by creating technical outdoor apparel in extended sizes and providing size-inclusive events” – wndroutdoors.com
WNDR Outdoors is an up-and-coming brand that is soon to release its Kickstarter-type program! They have created two styles of pants — Belly Fit and Booty Fit — to appeal to a variety of body types. They are focused on creating size-inclusive clothing and encouraging all bodies to access the outdoors properly outfitted and comfortably. Keep an eye out for this brand!
Sizes: 1X – 6X
Conscious Gear
“Conscious Gear is all about increasing inclusivity in the outdoors including body size, race, sex, age, hair color, gender or non-binary ability, neurodiversity, and all aspects of human uniqueness.” – conscious-gear.com
Conscious Gear’s Vestapak was created when CEO Charlotte Bowens was sick of ending races bleeding from traditional packs cutting into her skin. It all started with her cutting and sewing packs together and eventually the Vestapak was born! The Vestapak comes with a co-branded HydraPak water bladder and is made from moisture-wicking mesh and recycled materials, plus it’s antimicrobial. $175
Sizes: 2X – 8X
Wondery Outdoors
“Being outside connects us to community, helps us grow, and gives us a reason to step away from life’s pressures. Everyone’s path to the outdoors looks different. It’s never too early to late. We want to open eyes with open arms and show every: you belong out here.” – wonderyoutdoors.com
Wondery Outdoors is a BIPOC-owned an women-led team focused on getting quality gear into the hands of people who align with their styles! They feature multiple styles of pants, shorts, tanks and tees. They also have a social hiking crew and host community events. $16 – $105
Sizes: XXS – 6X
L.L. Bean
“We believe the more time you spend outside together, the better. That’s why we design products that make it easier to take longer walks, have deeper talks and never worry about the weather. It’s like our founder always said – being outside brings out the best in us.” – llbean.com
L.L. Bean has been around since the 1912 and continues to develop their gear, especially when it comes to size inclusivity. This company is known for lasting quality as well as their famous duck boots. L.L. Bean’s Plus Sized gear section has over 300 products on their website. $16.99 – $479
Sizes: 1X – 3X, 18 – 26
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