What: Stylish Gym Basics
Why: The journey to fit starts with the right gear.
1. Flattering yoga pant or cropped legging
Pick a black fabric with stretch; Lycra or spandex are great. Cotton-only pants will pill in the dryer. A full length boot cut or a cropped legging is flattering on everyone. Always avoid capri styles. This sillouette makes most of us look dumpy. Ones to try
Gap G Flex Sexy Boot- $54.95 (in stores and on line)
Under Armour UA Draft Short Tight ($49.99 Sports Authority)
2. Neutral tanks
When it comes to tops, stick to neutral colored tanks in breatheable fabrics. Grays, heathered purples, and matted blues wear well, match anything, and will never go out of style. Avoid built in shelf bras and save yourself the "uniboob" look. Ones to try
Lululemon Dash Tank II ($52.00 in store and on line)
Under Armour Women's Victory Tank ($19.99 Dicks Sporting Goods)
3. The right shoe
Sneakers are generally an issue of personal preference and comfort. Whether you’re pounding the pavement or pumping some iron, the right shoe needs to give you support in all the right places. Makes sure you try on your sneakers before you buy and ask a sales associate to help you find the right fit for your activity of choice. Ones to try
New Balance 1080 ($134.99 online)
4. Gym tote bag
Here’s where you can really show your personality. Totes are available in all price points, so it’s really just a matter of finding one that accomodates all your things and adds the right pop. Ones to try
Longchamp ($145.00 online)
Why: The journey to fit starts with the right gear.
1. Flattering yoga pant or cropped legging
Pick a black fabric with stretch; Lycra or spandex are great. Cotton-only pants will pill in the dryer. A full length boot cut or a cropped legging is flattering on everyone. Always avoid capri styles. This sillouette makes most of us look dumpy. Ones to try
Gap G Flex Sexy Boot- $54.95 (in stores and on line)
Under Armour UA Draft Short Tight ($49.99 Sports Authority)
2. Neutral tanks
When it comes to tops, stick to neutral colored tanks in breatheable fabrics. Grays, heathered purples, and matted blues wear well, match anything, and will never go out of style. Avoid built in shelf bras and save yourself the "uniboob" look. Ones to try
Lululemon Dash Tank II ($52.00 in store and on line)
Under Armour Women's Victory Tank ($19.99 Dicks Sporting Goods)
3. The right shoe
Sneakers are generally an issue of personal preference and comfort. Whether you’re pounding the pavement or pumping some iron, the right shoe needs to give you support in all the right places. Makes sure you try on your sneakers before you buy and ask a sales associate to help you find the right fit for your activity of choice. Ones to try
New Balance 1080 ($134.99 online)
Adidas Marathon 10 ($80.00 Piperlime)
4. Gym tote bag
Here’s where you can really show your personality. Totes are available in all price points, so it’s really just a matter of finding one that accomodates all your things and adds the right pop. Ones to try
Longchamp ($145.00 online)
Old Navy Zippered Nylon Tote ($22.94 on line and in stores)
