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Workout Apparel

bettiepepper
bettiepepper Posts: 3
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello all. =) This might not be the best place for this, but I couldn't find another topic that fit as well, so I apologize in advance.
Can anyone recommend a place to get some workout clothing that will fit me and isn't insanely expensive? I want something that will be comfortable (and preferably not skin tight ugh). I saw some items at Lane Bryant, but their stuff is crazy expensive. Even if you have ideas on how I can reuse old clothes, I'd be down for that as well.

Thanks so much!
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  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    Target, Walmart, Old Navy
  • notsorrymrsjackson
    notsorrymrsjackson Posts: 72
    Ross tj maxx and marshalls! :)
  • lizfreakinm
    lizfreakinm Posts: 29 Member
    Kohls!
  • DaveMurphy6
    DaveMurphy6 Posts: 130 Member
    Sears nordictrack wear
  • aylajane
    aylajane Posts: 979 Member
    Thrift stores, often (changes every day for some). Get the crazy expensive stuff for less than the walmart/target stuff!
  • kaylajane11
    kaylajane11 Posts: 313 Member
    I buy most of my workout clothes at Old Navy - they have great stuff and it's really inexpensive, especially if it's on sale.

    Target also has a nice fitness clothing section, and again, very reasonable.

    I live in Canada and buy workout clothes at Joe Fresh as well - I believe JC Penney carries this brand in the US.

    And I can usually find a few decent items at TJ Maxx as well.

    I pretty much check out the fitness section everywhere I shop - I think I have an obsession.
  • madworld1
    madworld1 Posts: 524
    Walmart has VERY inexpensive workout clothes. Last summer, I found shorts for 3 bucks & tanks for 5 bucks. Now, they aren't the cutest---but, they get the job done.

    Other recommendations: TJ Maxx, Target (check the clearance section)
  • budobo
    budobo Posts: 38
    I use my old sports shirts from High School and College - they're all plain cotton Ts. I use spandex ankle pants for my bottoms, or old volleyball spandex (which are, admittedly, too short out of the volleyball gym and out of high school). I bought a pair of these elastic pants at Old Navy for about $25 - and I like them better than the $40 pair I bought at a sports authority
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Since you mentioned LB I am assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that you're female and in plus sizing. If that is the case, definitely check out JC Penney's "X-ersion" line, it's not super inexpensive BUT it's cheaper than Lane Bryant, and they put that stuff on clearance pretty often. That is where I got some great workout pants/capris for cheap and I really love them, in fact I keep wearing them even now that they're quite saggy just because they are great.

    Also, thrift & secondhand stores might surprise you. I got a pair of cute Athleta shorts at Salvation Army Family Store for a few dollars and they are in excellent condition.

    Good luck!
  • frangrann
    frangrann Posts: 219 Member
    Old Navy, Kohls and Marshalls
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    clearance rack at sports authority. brands like champion and new balance aren't as expensive compared to under armor, nike, and adidas.
  • 103reasons
    103reasons Posts: 41 Member
    Kohl's and kohls.com
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Old Navy is pretty awesome. I just visit the clearance section of the store and use coupons for ___% off. Last time I snagged 5 pairs of pants and 2 tank tops for $15.20 (normally $139.70).
  • jmcdonald2011
    jmcdonald2011 Posts: 181 Member
    Costco!! great quality - super cheap. I have several pairs of yoga pants from there that I prefer over my lulu lemon ones
  • oxers
    oxers Posts: 259 Member
    Also ShopKo, surprisingly. I just snagged a pair of judo pants for ten and some quick-dry tanks for five a piece. Plus some cute new zumba shoes for thirteen! They started life at eighty, so I'm happy. Check the clearance section!
  • AlysonG2
    AlysonG2 Posts: 713 Member
    I realize they're not cheap, but I bought a pair of Nike spandex-ish capris a few years ago from Foot Locker, and they've toooootally been worth the money! $40-50 I think. They've fit me all the way from 226lb to 177lb (although they didn't look so great at 226 :)). I use them for everything, running, weights, workout DVDs. They still look brand new, no sign of any holes where my thighs rub, which has been a problem in the past with the cheaper pants. I would highly recommend them.
  • ecross1220
    ecross1220 Posts: 17 Member
    Burlington Coat factory believe or not and ofcourse my favorite second hand stores found brand new Nike and bike shorts for my cycle class and yes I am 16 plus:-)
  • mdcoug
    mdcoug Posts: 397 Member
    There are some great Capris at Costco right now. They run a little big. I should be a med/large, but the medium is a little loose on me.
  • tldiet
    tldiet Posts: 13 Member
    I really like the shorts at Kmart ($4-$5) a pair.
  • tldiet
    tldiet Posts: 13 Member
    Agreed with the Nike apparel being just about the best bang for your buck!
  • ftballmom9296
    ftballmom9296 Posts: 70 Member
    Wal Mart has Danskin Brand work out clothes and they are cute for really cheap. I got me two tank tops that are like that sweatproof material for $5.96 a piece last week. I absolutely love them they are brand new and were really inexpensive. Try There.
  • Awesomers
    Awesomers Posts: 144 Member
    Old Navy online. I have the "active loose-fit tank" and it's fantastic. It holds everything in place without being suffocating. From Old Navy I also bought compression capris and a cheap-o pair of clearance shorts.
  • Kita328
    Kita328 Posts: 370 Member
    I got my fave work out tanks at walmart.
    My fave capri's at shopko. 2nd fave pair at Target.

    Above all I would say department stores always have decent sales, I would just look at sale items and just stop at the work out section each time you are in a store to see the work out stuff.
  • vickiem74
    vickiem74 Posts: 49 Member
    Whatever you do...DO NOT cheap out on your sports bra!!!

    the rest of my stuff is Wal-mart or Gordmans
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    TJmaxx has GREAT options.
    Old Navy
    Burlington
    Marshals
    Penny's

    but mostly TJMaxx- that place has GREAT workout clothes.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    I live in Canada and buy workout clothes at Joe Fresh as well - I believe JC Penney carries this brand in the US.
    OMG I LOVE Joe Fresh workout wear

    I would live in it if I could wear it to work!
  • kaylajane11
    kaylajane11 Posts: 313 Member
    I live in Canada and buy workout clothes at Joe Fresh as well - I believe JC Penney carries this brand in the US.
    OMG I LOVE Joe Fresh workout wear

    I would live in it if I could wear it to work!

    Haha, agreed! Every time I go grocery shopping I gravitate to the Joe Fresh workout clothes.

    Like I said - obsessed.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I shop the sales racks at all the sporting goods stores. I find all kinds of Nike, Armour yadda, yeadda stuff cheap.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    I pretty much live in Active Basic from Amazon.
  • ashesfromfire
    ashesfromfire Posts: 867 Member
    JC Pennys has a line of workout closes that are pretty affordable, on top of that, this is an awesome time of year to find long sleeve shirts on clearance (sometime for like 2 or 3 dollars!) and cut them up into baggy yet sexy work-out tank tops. However, I will totally suggest splurging on a high quality sports bra, yes they can get expensive, YES it's worth it, I have one nice one and a handful of cheaper ones, I have to wear two cheaper ones at a time to make the girls behave, and in the end, that's close to the same cost of one that actually works!

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