Workout Clothes?

platformnine · 11-11-2009, 01:43 PM

I'm also a Target girl, there's always something good and cheap on clearance! I also have capri sweatpants/yoga pants from Walmart, Ross, Marshalls, and TJ Max!

Tweetlebeetle - LOL at the no bueno stomach view - I'm the same, but I need to find smaller shirts since a medium men's shirt is baggy on me now and I have no smalls and all of MY t-shirts are nice ones that I don't want to sweat in lol. Should I just tie my shirts with a rubber band in the back?

Jenn79 · 11-11-2009, 02:03 PM

I love Old Navy yoga pants. They are by far my favorite. I am a size 22 and the xl from the store fit perfectly. They also sell an xxl in the store or you can order them online. For summer I am most comfortable in the Old Navyyoga capris.

luckymommy · 11-11-2009, 02:54 PM

Lululemon for me too! They are SOOOO expensive...but, they last forever and they make me look about 10 lbs. thinner. Super comfy and they can be worn about town and still look good!

I'm a size 16, but they still fit me great!

skinnynsweet · 11-17-2009, 06:19 AM

I wear long black pants and whatever tshirt I have with me in my suitcase. (I'm always on the road). I prefer pants to capris because I want to be hot...I sweat more.

dangerousfish · 11-28-2009, 08:14 PM

My warm-weather workout attire includes something I never ever thought I would be comfortable wearing: a running skirt/skort. I can't do anything cardio in shorts (chafing, riding up) and I wanted some cool and comfy for my 5k, somehow I stumbled onto running skirts. I bought mine from athleta (now owned by GAP) and ONCE saw them at meijer (I didn't snatch it up and I'm kicking myself). runningskirt and skirtsports also carry them. The skirt plus fitted shorts combo is just AWESOME.

For sports bras, I bought a combo pack of adidas from Costco and I really like them.

Tomato · 12-09-2009, 02:00 PM

I have to admit that although I do own a few of the tops from the new techno materials that are supposed to keep you dry I really prefer wearing cotton. The "dry" materials often feel like plastic to me - I am little nuts in this respect. I prefer to work out in tank tops with racer backs (they also keep me cooler than short sleeved T's). At the end of summer, I usually buy a truckload in cheaper clothing stores, like Suzy Shier (I am in Canada). This summer, they were 3 for $10 - that's hard to resist. I like to have a good supply as I wait till my washer is full. Finally, I think I have enough. I love them in black as I wear black pants. My workout pants are from Winners (a Canadian version of TJ Maxx) and the tops are from Suzy Shier or similar stores (although not always they are such a bargain).

mort20 · 12-09-2009, 11:42 PM

BF's shirt and undies is my sexy indoor outfit. When I work out outside, I prefer a comfy leggings and stretched shirt. Comfort and mobility is my priority in choosing clothes.

Coondocks · 12-20-2009, 09:47 AM

I actually like the danskin section at walmart, its inexpensive and I like the feel of the capri or cropped pants . . . . add a tank top and a light hoodie and Im good to go! Makes me feel like working out when I put them on too, so that's a bonus.

Metal Chick · 12-21-2009, 04:40 AM

I totally want to get some workout clothes! I've been working out in tights, a long-sleeved black top (I think it's a polyester blend), a bra and panties. Like an earlier poster said, I like to sweat, and since I'm so damn cold all the time I have to be covered as much as possible or I just wont sweat at all.

I went Christmas shopping today and saw some really cute stuff at Target. But I was with my bf and we were not shopping for me so I didn't stop to investigate. haha But doing JM's 30DS out in the tights everyday since September has taken it's toll. They have a nice run in them now. I have to break down and buy a replacement. Hopefully something tight yet allowing maximum flexibility that will make me good and sweaty. Keep the suggestions coming I would love something more durable than tights.

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I went to Walmart last night and got some Danskin crop pants to exercise in. I didn't plan on it, but I looked in the fitness clothes area and saw they were just $8. The package also read that they retain heat and wick moisture, I couldn't pass it up. I wore them for my Shred last night and they were great except they felt a little looser than I like my clothes when I work out. They fit perfectly, by that I mean it felt like I wasn't wearing anything and I like just a bit of resistance. I guess because I've always been so fat I'm just used to clothes being a little tight! lol They were also falling down a little when I was doing jumping exercises.

The pants were in a package much like tights are sold so I didn't bother asking if I could try them on, but I held up different Danskin bottoms that were not in that kind of packaging to see which size I would need. I settled on Medium which actually say are size 8-10. But I'm a 14 right now and would probably feel better in their size Small.

Just FYI for anyone thinking about getting some. You might want to try them on first. Besides that they're awesome though! My bottom half definitely stayed drier than my top half and I was equally as warm. I wear a long-sleeved poly/spandex shirt for now but I might invest in a top to match my new pants.

Marjolein · 12-30-2009, 11:10 AM

It's been pretty difficult getting some decent work-out clothes that actually fit me and don't make me look like a squeezed in sausage!
I now managed to find a black, long, dry-fit pants. Flared and a bit loose. Two wicking men's fitness shirts, a really good bra, and thermo underwear (really needed them this morning) and a Nike wind/water tight jacket.

I still need some new shirts for the summer and a capri.

Marjolein

saef · 12-30-2009, 11:25 AM

When I'm dressed to work out, I look like a true New Yorker or perhaps somewhat of a Goth. Nothing beats black. Nothing. Once you wear black, you never go back. It minimizes lines, bumps, bulges. It softens sweat stains. And I don't care if it washes me out. ****, I flush when I exercise, so some washing out would be good. It's all black for me. Black pants. Black sports bra. Black shirt. Any time I buy a color other than black, I regret it later. My typical outfit is black capris or compression shorts &, sadly, a colored t-shirt, since I need to wear out all my non-black shirts. I can't wait till all my colored t-shirts are destroyed so that I can revert to complete blackness, blackness everywhere.

My sourcing is all over the place, ranging from discount stores like Marshall's and TJ Maxx, thrift shops, eBay, clearance sales at Lands End & LL Bean & etc.

Firecracker777 · 12-30-2009, 12:18 PM

Yea I like capri yoga pants. In black of course! I also wear a tshirt thats a little baggy to hide any of my extra bumps lol

JulieJ08 · 12-30-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saef

I can't wait till all my colored t-shirts are destroyed so that I can revert to complete blackness, blackness everywhere.

It takes all kinds

I love my colors. They are practically as flattering as makeup, and for me, black always fades and looks old quickly.

carlvhusen · 01-06-2010, 06:20 AM

I wear Nikes and Champions brands because they're not restricting and it breaths easier.

For shoes, I wear Nike cross training shoes which give a good spring and bounce when doing high impact exercises.

Smiller264 · 01-06-2010, 08:26 PM

Yogi or comfortable mostly cotton pants (black or gray), a colorful t-shirt, and New Balance shoes. Basically something I'm really comfortable in.