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Top Plus Size Walking Shirts and Tops

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Updated May 15, 2013

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Walking tops must move with you, wick away moisture, and keep you comfortable on your walks. I prefer modern technical fabrics that wick away sweat, but some will feel most comfortable in cotton.

1. Dri-Fit Walking Shirts

Walk of Life Dry-Fit V-Neck T-ShirtCourtesy of CafePress.com
These walking designs come in both unisex and women's cut. The crewneck unisex cut includes XL, 2X and 3X sizes and come in white. The V-neck women's cut includes sizes XL and 2X and designs in either pink or white. The fabric is soft and wicks away sweat.

2. REI Fleet T-Shirt

REI Fleet T-shirt 2013Courtesy of REI

I love the scroll print and the stylish color splashes in this high-tech shirt. It's made with soft and sweat-wicking polyester/spandex. It has a crew neck and reflective piping for safety in low light. Mesh inserts along the ribs help keep you cool, and the flatlock seams help prevent chafing. Available in 1X-3X and a selection of colors.

3. Champion Plus Women's Double-Dry T-Shirt

Champion Plus Women's Double-Dry T-ShirtCourtesy of Pricegrabber

This v-neck t-shirt comes in a selection of colors in sizes 1X to 4X. It's made of sweat-wicking polyester fabric in a mock-mesh weave. The raglan sleeves give you a greater range of movement and contoured seams give the shirt a feminine cut.

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4. REI Sport Tank

REI Sport TankCourtesy of REI

This v-neck sleeveless tank top is made in a sweat-wicking fabric to keep you cooler. I like the puckering around the neckline. It also provides UPF 50+ sun protection. It comes in plus sizes 1X-3X and various colors.

5. Junonia Sports Bras

QuikWik Bra TopWendy Bumgardner © 2008

Shop Junonia's line of plus-size sports bras. I like the ones that come in black or a dark color, if it gets too hot, I can take off my shirt without embarrassment. The sweat-wicking fabric will keep you dry. They have bras that provide minimal support and those that have maximum "no bounce" control. Sizes 0X-6X.

6. Enell Sports Bra

Enell Sports Bra© Pricegrabber
Enell is one of the favorite sports bras for bustier women who need more control. It won the Plus Size Sports Bra Readers' Choice Award 2011.
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7. Champion Double Dry Action Tech Sports Bra

Champion Double Dry Action Tech Sports BraCourtesy of Pricegrabber

This is the classic compression sports bra with racerback. It comes in sizes up to 4X. It's available in black as well as white and a light heather color. It is made of sweat-wicking double dry fabric.

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8. Nike Dri-Fit Miler

Nike Miler Soft Hand Plus Size T-ShirtCourtesy of Pricegrabber

Soft Dri-Fit fabric feels great. The shirt has mesh side panels for more breathability and reflective trim for safety. Comes in plus sizes 1X - 3X.

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9. QuikWik Crewneck Tee

QuikWik Crewneck TeeWendy Bumgardner ©

Shop Junonia's QuikWik line for sweat-wicking tops in plus sizes. This basic high-performance tee comes in sizes 1X-6X and a variety of colors. The soft, stretchy fabic is comfortable. It wicks away sweat and dries quickly. The fabric has an anti-microbial and odor-resistant finish. It also provides 50+ SPF sun protection.

10. QuikWik Short Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt

Junonia V-Neck TeeWendy Bumgardner © 2008

I love a v-neck design with short sleeves. This tee has a shorter length and contrasting stitching around the neck, in five color combinations. The QuikWik® fabric is a poly/Lycra blend that wicks moisture, dries quickly, and is treated with an antimicrobial finish to resist odor. That means you are less likely to have to toss the shirt once you can't get the sweat odor out of the armpits. Available in plus sizes 1X-4X.

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