I'm a Former Ballerina Who Now Does Pilates—I Only Wear These 5 Athletic Brands
For years I was a dancer. And until fashion came along, dance was the first real love of my life. Recitals, dance competitions, The Nutcracker… You name it—I was there. There was even a time when I planned on making a career out of it by joining a dance company or going on tour with an artist. But, alas, I went to fashion school instead, and my dream of being a backup dancer for Rhianna flew out the window just as my dream of dressing her for a red-carpet event came flooding in.
With my dancing days behind me, I've found other ways to stay active. While I still love squeezing in a dance class whenever I can, I've also become consumed with going to Pilates. In fact, I'm officially someone who can't shut up about the workout they're doing.
But breaking a sweat doesn't mean I have to sacrifice my sense of style. Lately, my workout wardrobe has been looking sadder than usual. To remedy that, I turned to Shopbop (one of my favorite retailers) to search for brands that'll up my activewear game. Five brands stood out from the rest, scoring points for both style and quality.
Keep scrolling to see which five activewear brands I'll be wearing on repeat to Pilates.
ALO Yoga
ALO Yoga is my go-to activewear brand. The quality is just so good—dare I say it's unmatched? If you run into me running to a Pilates class, there's a 90% chance I'll be in a set from ALO Yoga.
LoveShackFancy
LoveShackFancy is known for having a pretty-and-pink aesthetic, and the brand's activewear collection is no exception. I'm here for the super-girly vibes, especially now that it's spring. Bring on pastel colors and floral prints.
P.E Nation
While I'm new to P.E Nation, fashion people everywhere can't get enough of it as the brand tends to make pieces in more stylish fabrics like the leopard print set below. I'm excited to give this one a try.
Tory Sport
It doesn't get much more fashion meets fitness than Tory Sport. I mean, even Anna Wintour reaches for a Tory Sport set before walking in Central Park. Naturally, I ordered the exact same set.
Girlfriend Collective
Meet your new favorite workout brand. Girlfriend Collective is the perfect choice when you're looking for something that fits well and is super comfortable. Even if you're only heading out to run errands (and not planning to workout), this brand has you covered.
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Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Grace has always been a lover of all things fashion and beauty. Upon receiving her first degree in visual communications from FIDM in Los Angeles, she moved to New York City and continued her education at LIM College, majoring in fashion media with a minor in society and culture. Grace has worked for PhotoBook magazine, Insider, and Harper's Bazaar. As a writer, Grace has had pieces published covering topics including racial justice, fashion, politics, and current events. During her free time, she loves wine tasting, creating content for her social media, spending time with friends, traveling to new places, and Pilates, and has a love for reality television, especially The Real Housewives. Grace is the person in your friend group everyone goes to for recommendations for the best place to grab drinks in NYC on a Friday night or the best hotels and restaurants to try when traveling to a new city. While fashion is her main love, she loves all things wellness and lifestyle as well. Her ideal sunday is brunching with friends then walking around furniture shopping and listening to a podcast. As the assistant shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Grace loves finding the best buys out there for the WWW readers.
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