Cheap exercise clothes?

sarabeth120
sarabeth120 Posts: 172 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So, I've been using old softball tournament shirts (from like ten years ago) to work out in. They are all medium and they used to fit fine, but since I've lost as much as I have, some of them are super baggy and just uncomfortable for me to wear. My shorts are the same way. They are mediums, but are getting a little loose. I am not made of money here, so if anyone could give me a place where I can buy cheap exercise clothing that is still pretty durable please share!

Thank you!

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  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Forever 21 is great and Primark if you can get it where you are.
  • dysonspacz
    dysonspacz Posts: 76 Member
    I just do plain ole Hanes white cotton t-shirts. I sweat easily and so they get soaked quickly but I like clothing that actually "breathes".
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Walmart's Danskin stuff isn't bad. Kohl's Tek Gear is good, and Target has a Champion line that's great, but it's not super cheap, just cheaper.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I buy most of mine at Target. Walmart's Dankskin line is cheap, like 6 bucks for shirts.
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    Target has some really cute reasonably priced workout gear. They have awesome yoga pants and workout shorts.
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Walmart is pretty decent
  • amberlynn2687
    amberlynn2687 Posts: 20
    If you're not afraid of wearing other people's old clothes, thrift shops are great. Super cheap and if you're planning on losing a lot of weight you won't be wearing the same size for long. Kind of silly to buy brand new clothes with each size you drop. Although if you're like me, you could go shopping in your own closet! I was lucky enough to keep all of my smaller sized clothes. It feels great to reach in a part of my closet that's been off limits for so long.
  • goldmay
    goldmay Posts: 258 Member
    Walmart, Target and Old Navy, or Sam's Club and Costco (though they have a smaller selection). I've also found some good unused stuff on ebay with a little digging.
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Target. I love what Target sells, and all well priced.
  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    I like the danskin things from wal mart
  • Gmtribble90
    Gmtribble90 Posts: 463 Member
    Walmart has some good prices, but I also like some of the Aerie by American Eagle workout clothes. If you look around enough on the website, you can find some good deals (I got an AMAZING sports bra for under $10).
  • habu68123
    habu68123 Posts: 74 Member
    My vote is for Target also. I generally check the Sunday ads and have managed to get a lot of their Champion line items on sale.
  • asp415
    asp415 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Whatever you buy be sure to bend over & see if they are sheer when you do. Sometimes the bottoms expose a lot.
  • runzalot81
    runzalot81 Posts: 782 Member
    Target! 10 years, Baby. Never fails.
  • gdrmuzak
    gdrmuzak Posts: 103 Member
    Walmart and thrift shops. I always walk thru the clearance racks at Walmart to see what they have. I only buy "wicking" shirts & shorts for working out because they're more comfortable.
  • fionarama
    fionarama Posts: 788 Member
    H&M has a great range.
  • WannaDizzolve
    WannaDizzolve Posts: 270 Member
    Target has a good line of workout clothing. It's cheaper than most other places (except Walmart) and it lasts pretty well. I don't recommend WalMart because their stuff isn't as sturdy. Their medium impact Hanes sports bras aren't bad, but that's about it. I'm a gym rat and burn through gym clothes so i go for things that last...

    Oh, and i wear black, because it doesn't show sweat...

    Do not cheap out on either shoes or a decent sportsbra. This'll kill you.

    Hope this helps...
  • MandaJean83
    MandaJean83 Posts: 675 Member
    I get either the Danskin stuff from Walmart, or the Champion brand stuff from Target. Both cheap, but decent enough quality for what you pay! :)
  • ConleighS
    ConleighS Posts: 1,058 Member
    Walmart carries Danskin....most under $15 per piece
  • bluelena
    bluelena Posts: 304 Member
    Just about all of my workout clothes are from Old Navy. I stock up when they're having a sale (like Stuff and Save) to save even more.

    Academy has good stuff as well.
  • Cina04
    Cina04 Posts: 609
    Just remember though that cheap workout clothes may not last very long and may not give you the best support.

    At first I was all about buying cheap until I started to actually invest in my workout clothes and noticed the difference.

    Under Armour, Champion, and Old Navy (LOVE their sports bra!) are the brands I stick with.
    Old Navy tends to have some awesome sales - I use their tanks as workout shirts. Very comfy!
    I always check the sales rack at Target.
    Most of my under armour stuff has come from Ebay and I often check out their outlet.

    I believe your workout outfit can give you that extra push if you feel awesome in it! = )
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    If you're still losing weight, you could look at thrift stores. I've gone to thrift stores for disposable clothes for caving, and liked some of them so much that when I didn't destroy them by squeezing through tight spaces, I brought them home and kept wearing them.

    I actually like the Danskin yoga pants and shorts from Walmart, for cotton/spandex workout wear. If you're tiny, the extra small may not be small enough though.
  • sarabeth120
    sarabeth120 Posts: 172 Member
    Wow!

    Thanks for all of the suggestions.

    @WannaDizzolve: Ha.. yes, I know shoes and sports bras are important! I won't skimp on those at all. :smile:

    @Cina04: Well, I'm not looking for dirt cheap stuff, just stuff that costs less that $45 per piece. Something within the $20 to $30 price range is what I am looking for.
  • Lauraab29
    Lauraab29 Posts: 3 Member
    H&M definitely. Cheap, durable and flattering!
  • Hexahedra
    Hexahedra Posts: 894 Member
    My recommendation is TJ Maxx and Marshalls. They got branded, good quality items dumped by other stores because the clothes are either slightly imperfect, out-of-season, or no longer have complete sizes. Try different TJ Maxx and Marshalls because they tend to carry different quality of clothing based on the neighborhood. A store in Atlanta Buckhead will carry better quality stuff than one in, say, Buford Highway area. At the same or slightly higher price than Walmart & Target, you'll get stuff with 100% more quality.
  • HappyElizabeth
    HappyElizabeth Posts: 231 Member
    I just bought some really nice workout clothes at Marshall's.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Target. Most exercise clothing on sale this week. Just bought shorts & shirts, cheap.
  • OspreyVista
    OspreyVista Posts: 464 Member
    I buy most of mine at Target. Walmart's Dankskin line is cheap, like 6 bucks for shirts.

    ^ this. and Ross. If you have a Ross near you, you can check them out. I've gotten a couple shirts there for $3 each.
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    Target or Costco
  • 5n0wbal1
    5n0wbal1 Posts: 429 Member
    Walmart. Nice and cheap, and you don't really have to worry about wearing it out too quickly. If you're losing weight, you will grow out of the shirts long before you have to worry about it.

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