Workout Clothes?

i_miss_me
i_miss_me Posts: 24 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I was wondering if anyone could recommend good/inexpensive workout clothes. I've lost 39 pounds & I wanted to buy some but there are so many to choose from. I have 2 special needs kids, because of that I'm a SAHM, so money is always tight. I've been working out in my regular clothes but since I've lost weight nothing fits anymore. At this point I'll even buy some off of eBay. :-)
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  • ExRelaySprinter
    ExRelaySprinter Posts: 874 Member
    edited July 2015
    You can get some good bargains on Ebay actually.
    Not sure if you're in the UK, but MandM direct.com are pretty reasonable.
  • dirtyflirty30
    dirtyflirty30 Posts: 222 Member
    I actually really like Walmart's Danskin line. Very well made for the price.
  • strong_curves
    strong_curves Posts: 2,229 Member
    Target & Old Navy
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I highly recommend Old Navy's Active line. I have stuff I bought there 4 years ago that's still in perfect shape. You can find it on sale quite often, too. I recently got a pair of compression capris and a matching sports bra on sale for $10 total.
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    Old Navy is all I wear
  • janjunie
    janjunie Posts: 1,200 Member
    I have found some really nice pieces at consignment stores for really cheap ($7 and under). I also had a left over maternity tank from old navy that I use and love while working out, it was $8 and fits long, comfy and is breathable.
  • ManiacalLaugh
    ManiacalLaugh Posts: 1,048 Member
    Not knowing all of your circumstances, I would possibly recommend Kohls. They usually have coupons and sale days, even if you don't have a card with them. They will also put a good chunk of their workout gear on the clearance shelf from time-to-time. I once bought a $40 pair of pants there for $10.
  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
    There's a site/app called VarageSale. Local people buy and sell their things and I've gotten tons of brand name stuff for just dollars. :)
  • SJMask89
    SJMask89 Posts: 69 Member
    I just get a pack of tanks/or crew necks and roll. Oh need a headband too. Forever stuntin with the headband.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    I usually buy target
    you can also go to your 2nd hand store if you want
  • David_2015
    David_2015 Posts: 231 Member
    I got mine for free... commando!
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
    I don't know where you're from but I have gotten really good deals at Gap, Gap Outlet and Burlington. Burlington definitely had the best prices.
  • i_miss_me
    i_miss_me Posts: 24 Member
    Thanks everyone!
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  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    leggings and tank tops

    why spend a lot of money on something youre just using to workout in? LOL
  • AmieAP
    AmieAP Posts: 46 Member
    Walmart sells affordable bike shorts and tank tops for working out. Right now they will have a bigger supply than in the winter
  • flamingblades
    flamingblades Posts: 311 Member
    Thrift store, Goodwill has things other than sack cloth.
  • shrinkingletters
    shrinkingletters Posts: 1,008 Member
    I've actually been getting some pretty rad looking workout clothes from Forever 21 of all places. They have some leggings that I imagine Natasha Romanoff would wear to work out.

    For running, though, I need sturdier, more sweat-wicking clothes, and I've found of all places, Old Navy does the trick.
  • springmiyake
    springmiyake Posts: 30 Member
    I just bought some great workout tops from Kohl's website a couple weeks ago. At the time they offered 20% of active wears and 20% for June. I was able to use both coupon codes on top of items that were already on sale. So I ended up paying $6~$7 for each performance top. (The brands I got were Fila and Tek) I haven't found deals better than this as I searched through all kinds of stores/websites that seller active wears. Just keep stalking Kohls website for promo!
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    I thought we were legally obligated to say Under Armor brand?
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    senecarr wrote: »
    I thought we were legally obligated to say Under Armor brand?

    That's only for people who don't use Ad Block Plus :P

  • DKG28
    DKG28 Posts: 299 Member
    at tjmaxx i can usually find workout tops/bottoms for under $10
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    dirtyflirty30 wrote: »
    I actually really like Walmart's Danskin line. Very well made for the price.

    Ditto.
    callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »
    leggings and tank tops

    why spend a lot of money on something youre just using to workout in? LOL

    Ya, my workout gear is multi-purpose :)

  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    edited July 2015
    callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »
    leggings and tank tops

    why spend a lot of money on something youre just using to workout in? LOL

    It depends on what you're doing, I'd think. For lifting I just wear whatever because I don't sweat much and I'm not bouncing around. However, for running I need good moisture wicking, a supportive sports bra and compression pants or running shorts that will stay up without me having to tug on them all the time.
  • shrinkingletters
    shrinkingletters Posts: 1,008 Member
    callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »
    leggings and tank tops

    why spend a lot of money on something youre just using to workout in? LOL

    Cool workout gear is usually my reward for doing well fitness or weight-loss-wise. So, every time I can get a smaller size, or pull off something new without feeling uncomfortable, I don't mind shelling out a little extra.
  • mathandcats
    mathandcats Posts: 786 Member
    I'd get something not too expensive, and workout bottoms with a draw string if possible. Then you can keep wearing them longer as you lose weight. It's not worth splurging on something expensive and super durable when you will shrink out of it long before it would have worn out anyway!
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    dirtyflirty30 wrote: »
    I actually really like Walmart's Danskin line. Very well made for the price.

    Agreed! They're really nice.
  • eileensofianmushinfine
    eileensofianmushinfine Posts: 303 Member
    I've bought most of my workout clothing from Lane Bryant -- they are a bit on the pricey side, but I always look for coupons online (just do a google search) to bring that price down. I bought my bike shorts from Always for Me -- they are the ones that are used in the Biggest Loser show. Love them! Be careful buying things online -- in terms of checking the "sizing" carefully.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Target...Costco
  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,254 Member
    TJ Maxx has the cutest styles for really low prices. Walmart Danskin sport bras are amazing. Target also has somr good choices. Was just at Target and Walmart today! Got a sport bra for $8.

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