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Plus size sportswear can give a plus size boost to your wardrobe when pieces are chosen to mix, match and coordinate. This season you'll find exciting colors and a wide variety of coordinating pieces. Mix bold colors like deep red or orange, with neutral colors like black, tan and khaki.

Any woman who wants to keep up with the latest fashions should buy a new jacket this fall. Plus size sportswear jackets are designed to go together with sportswear jeans and cargo pants. The jacket that you choose should go down to the middle of your hips and thus concealing your stomach and waist. Most plus size sportswear jackets are made of a blend of cotton and spandex, keeping you comfortable and cool. Sportswear jackets for larger women are available in all the colors that are popular this autumn, such as spruce and plum.

Plus size sportswear tops include the classic shell, trendy racerback tank, and performance tees. This fall you'll be seeing a lot of crackle print shells; a screen print design available in tones of pink, red, purple and black. The cotton/spandex fabric and scoop-neck of the shell design keep the body cool and comfortable. The racerback will let you go from the office to the gym, while the performance tees are a great addition to any plus size sportswear collection. Choose colors that are bright and complementary to your sportswear pants and jacket.

One can find plus size sportswear such as pants with waistbands or drawstrings and sometimes even zippers. Such sportswear is normally made of cotton/rayon or cotton/spandex blends. A variety of styles are available such as shorts, capri's, leggings and cargo. Darker colors are suggested for plus size sportswear and leggings should be avoided. If you'd like your legs to look longer, you should go for pants with stripes on the outside of the leg.

Hoodies are a hot new item in plus size fashions. There are lots of choices in fabrics, colors, and cuts. If you want something a little more dressy, consider a velour hoodie with matching pants. If you want something a little more sporty, try one that has mesh inserts and piping. No matter what style you choose, be sure to select one that falls mid-hip and includes a zipper on the front. If you are busty, don't choose a pullover style.

Unavailable in previous years, sportswear for larger women is very popular this year. At last, plus size women can buy work-out clothes that look good, such as shorts for jogging and walking.

If you're involved in yoga, you'll be pleased with the new fall line of plus size yoga sportswear. Boot-cut yoga pants have wide legs and a wide waistband and are made from stretch cotton. Add a screen print yoga shell and a yoga shrug and you'll be the envy of the class!