Archive for the ‘Sportswear’ Category

Swimwear to make the most of every figure!

By saraferrity in Sportswear, Top Picks on Tuesday 13th March, 2012

As the cold weather begins to leave and we begin to shed our scarves and gloves, a new worry arrives – swimsuit season is on the horizon!

 

Panic not ladies – help is available with our handy body shape style guide online! Whether you’re curvy, athletic, have broad hips or shoulders we have some great advice on swimwear for your shape as well as a great selection of swimsuits, tankinis, and bikinis to make the most of any figure.

 

For apple shapes: Look out for tummy control when buying a swimsuit or tankini, this will smooth and support the tummy area. Detail on the bust will focus attention away from the tummy whilst an empire line will enhance the narrowest area of your waist. Ladies swimwear with vertical details lengthen the body and provide a slimming effect.

 

My top pick for apples

F&F sporty swimsuit £10.00

 

For pear shapes: When choosing a swimsuit, bikini or tankini aim to have the detail, colour and design focusing on the chest and away from the hips. Achieve a slimmer look – opt for control fabrics with draped and ruched styling. Asymmetric details on ladies swimwear will avoid a focus on unwanted areas.

 

My top pick for pears

Zoggs 50s retro swimsuit £43.00

 

For hourglass shapes: Be bold and flaunt those curves! Enhance your shape with added features such as cup support and control panels. An empire line in your swimwear choice, whether a swimsuit or tankini, will further enhance your natural shape.

 

My top pick for hourglasses

Mariemeili polka dot balconette bikini top £16.00  , Mariemeili polka dot balconette bikini bottoms £14.00

 

For rectangle shapes: Details on the waist will create the illusion of curves. Enhance your shape with added swimwear features such as padded cups and control panels. Look out for bold colours and prints, you can get away with it so go for it!

 

My top pick for rectangles

F&F magic twist suit £14.00

 

For triangle shapes: When choosing your swimwear aim to have the detail on the lower half focusing attention away from the chest. Embrace your assets with sweetheart necklines. Look for swimsuits, bikinis or tankinis with hidden support features such as cupsized, underwired and shelf bras.

 

My top pick for triangles

Hot huni bow print swimsuit £14.00

 

All you have to do now is wait for the warmer weather and book those holidays!

 

 

 

 

 


Happy New Year!

By saraferrity in Brands, News, Sportswear on Wednesday 4th January, 2012

The season to be jolly has now passed and unfortunately it is now time to start making those New Year’s Resolutions. Top of my list this year is to get super fit and healthy!

Now I’m no Kelly Holmes….yet, but to help me on my way surely it wouldn’t hurt to look the part? My baggy jogging bottoms and t-shirts are being replaced with some sleek new sportswear from our great range.

To compliment my new fitness regime I have also enlisted the help of Tesco diets to revamp my eating habits. Check out my favourite healthy recipes here for some delicious inspiration.

 

Shock Absorber Padded pump sports bra £29.00 ,    Kelly Holmes Fitness Sports long sleeve t-shirt £16.00,   Kelly Holmes Fitness 3/4 Length leggings £14.00,   Kelly Holmes Fitness Jacket £20.00

Wish me luck!

 

 

 

 

 


New brand… Proskins Sportswear

By Ken Synnott in Brands, Menswear, News, Sportswear, Womenswear on Thursday 4th August, 2011

This week has been extra exciting for the clothing team here at Tesco, as we’ve finally received stock of a very highly anticipated sportswear brand on the site called Proskins.

If you haven’t heard of Proskins, they’re a professional sportswear manufacturer, which with specialist knowledge, great innovations and cutting edge design; have safety established themselves as a market leader in the sportswear industry!

The clothing team are going mad for the products we have on the site, especially the ladies with the Proskin Slim products for women. The amazing Proskin Slim leggings have specially designed to optimise your body’s ability to re-sculpt and lose inches – a fantastic at just £50!

Proskins also has an extra special range by Jason Robinson (pictured below), the former international rugby union and rugby lead player! To celebrate our launch, we caught up with Jason to find out why he teamed up with Proskins…

 

KS: Hi Jason, so how did you first get involved in rugby?

JR: It all started at school, where I was into all kinds of sports. I was at Crossflatts Park Middle school and we were always messing about with a football or a cricket bat.  I was drawn to rugby by an enthusiastic sports teacher .Although I was small and slim for my age I loved the physicality of the game.  I started to play rugby league for for an amateur club and did that for 4-5 years and got spotted by  Wigan Rugby club and I went professional at the age of 17.

KS: How did the involvement with Proskins come about?

JR: Through a friend. As a sportsman I was always being sent products to try and was always looking for something that gave me that bit extra for my sport.The Proskins Active and Recovery product provided this extra benefit. My legs feel much better after exercise due to the benefits of the compression technology.  I developed my relationship with the brand and eventually my role changed to working for the company.

KS: What was it like to design your own range?

JR: Very new and strange but ultimately it is a privilege to be able to have that much input. My relationship with the designer at Proskins was crucial as they are specialists in their field but they allowed me to give the range my own look and feel.

KS: What has surprised you through the process?

JR: Everything really. It is amazing how much you take for granted but when you are involved every element takes on new importance. From cloth weights to fabric benefits. It’s odd but in a way when you are a retired sports person you try to find something to replace the adrenaline of the game and doing this has given me a new challenge.It has been great also that we are trying to speed up the design to production process which can take 12-18 months normally and we have tried to reduce this to around 16 weeks.

KS: What has been the greatest sporting moment of your career?

JR: There have been so many special moments having played at the highest level in both rugby codes.Playing for GB, England and the British and Irish Lions have all been fantastic but winning the 2003 World Cup with England in Sydney, Australia has to be the greatest moment!

KS: What is your own personal style?

JR: Quite mixed. Sometimes life dictates what you wear. I was a professional sportsman for 20 years so there was a lot of tracksuits etc but sometimes I needed to dress smart so it is a shirt and tie. I’d say generally I am quite smart. I have had a few fashion disasters when i was a teenager though too. I remember a particularly bad outfit, which I have a picture of somewhere of a turquoise pair of jeans and a puffa jacket in a similar colour. But don’t worry I won’t be repeating that in my new range.

KS: What are your predictions for the Rugby World Cup?

JS: New Zealand are favourites and have been for the last two World Cups but really with a competition like that it is down to any team on the day. Teams like South Africa and Australia have a good chance . England will need a few favours along the way if they are to reach a third consecutive final. England showed real character in 2007 and I hope this can be repeated.It comes down to the team who can handle playing under immense pressure and turn every opportunity into points!

KS: Thanks Jason and good luck with the range.

 

 

Jason Robinson for Proskins launches online at tesco.com/clothing in late August.

 


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