From Cycling to Lifting, These Workout Clothes Are Top-Notch and Cute
Finding the motivation to consistently be active can be a challenge, but I promise it becomes so much easier when you have cute workout clothes. Oversize T-shirts from college and years-old sweatpants will suffice when you're just getting back into the swing of things, but over time, they just don't cut it. Here's where things like moisture-wicking and antimicrobial technology come into play. Clothes specifically designed to keep you cool and absorb sweat will significantly improve the quality of your workouts.
But of course, as a fashion person, it's not just the utilitarian qualities I'm concerned about. I want to look good while pulling up to my Pilates class, so I've put special emphasis on functional workout pieces that also rank high on aesthetics. Just like the broader fashion world, athleisure trends have permeated into the fitness sphere, which might explain the explosion of tennis dresses and minimalist, earth-toned matching sets. Taking aesthetics and function into account, I've gathered the best workout clothes you'll find in the market.
Whether your activity of choice is a 40-minute spin class, yoga, or an hour-long run in the great outdoors, these pieces will be your workhorse.
Leggings
Shorts
Sports Bras
Tops
Sweatshirts
Dresses
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Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter where she started working atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her work atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times.
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