Workout Clothes?

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  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    The one problem with the walmart brand is that it runs so big - I'm not a "tiny" person, yet the XS is loose on me.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Target for yoga pants and capris, Old Navy and Gap for t-shirts and tank tops. For some reason, I like the ankle socks that I get at Costco...they have a little KB on the toe which must be the brand.

    Actually, my favorite workout t-shirts are from a Mexican clothing store in my neighborhood. They are 3 for $12. There are many good deals to be had at ethnic groceries and clothing stores--check out whatever you have local to you.

    I have a friend who teaches Zumba who sometimes finds really cool/very cheap workout clothing at Grocery Outlet.
  • divvyh
    divvyh Posts: 32 Member
    shell1005 wrote: »
    I buy almost all my workout clothes at TJMaxx or Marshall's. They are nice and pretty cheap.

    +1
  • Pootler74
    Pootler74 Posts: 223 Member
    If you're in the UK, Asda's work out stuff is really good. Their xxl fit me at a big size 20 and lasted me to about size 16. Cheap, comfy, looks good after hundreds of washes and does that sweat wicking thing too.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Old Navy is good and inexpensive. Go for wicking fabrics if you can. I love spandex for keeping all that wobbly surplus skin tucked in. I wandered in to this discussion because I wore an old white T-shirt to a Color Me Rad run, came home the colors of the rainbow (HEAD-TO-TOE), and my poor hubby tried to get the t-shirt clean! LOL. (He's in charge of laundry). I told him we'll get some color dye and make ourselves a tie-dyed t-shirt.

    Since I've been entering races I don't have to worry about tops any more. I get a free t-shirt at nearly every race. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt, LOL.

    We have Giant Tiger here in Canada. Not sure if you have a similarly impressive discount store where you are. Watch cheap fabrics; they can reveal a LOT.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    Old Navy and Target. I especially love Old Navy because they run sales so often.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Amazon
  • Kimegatron
    Kimegatron Posts: 772 Member
    I agree with the leggings and tank top suggestion. I pretty much only wear t-shirts and yoga pants/leggings at work, then the second I get home, I'm already dressed for my walk, haha!
  • eolhcslliw
    eolhcslliw Posts: 1 Member
    With Fabletics, you get your first outfit for £22! (not sure if this is available in the states but it's worth taking a look!)
  • snowflakesav
    snowflakesav Posts: 649 Member
    I am impressed with old navy's workout wear...cute and the price is right. I noticed some great deals on the clearance rack at the GAP.
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    Whatever is stretchy and cheap and has pockets at Goodwill coupled with any t-shirt.
  • UtahWI
    UtahWI Posts: 257 Member
    Target and Old Navy!
    Per the party line, I do like what UA stuff I have, but I only buy it on clearance and put it on gift wish lists!
  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,254 Member
    edited July 2015
    Also JC Penney if there is a sale. i've picked up cute workout tank tops there for like $12.
  • Kexessa
    Kexessa Posts: 346 Member
    springmiyake wrote: »
    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!

    I buy all my workout clothes at Kohls. Tek Gear is exclusive to them and I have found it to be really well made. I rollerblade outside on the streets and their sweat wicking tees come in bright, fluorescent colors making me more visible to motorist. Even when I'm in the parks they just make me and the fact I'm moving more visible. The running shorts stay put and have the inner liner, so no underwear. Even though I don't run, they are appropriate for me.

    I don't have an Old Navy located anywhere by me or I'd check them out. But I really love Tek Gear. Kohl's was just having a sale and their tees were $7.
  • Jesslan_Rose
    Jesslan_Rose Posts: 137 Member
    I love the Danskin line and Avia line, both at Walmart and pretty cheap. I got several workout tops for only $2-$3 each.
  • midpath
    midpath Posts: 246 Member
    Goodwill. Basketball shorts and tshirt. It doesn't get any cheaper than that.
  • i_miss_me
    i_miss_me Posts: 24 Member
    Thanks for all the suggestions. I've been working out in tshirts & stuff that I already have, but most of it just doesn't fit me at all anymore. I'll probably check out Old Navy tomorrow. :-)
  • ohmscheeks
    ohmscheeks Posts: 840 Member
    I like amazon
  • eileensofianmushinfine
    eileensofianmushinfine Posts: 303 Member
    whmscll wrote: »
    Also JC Penney if there is a sale. i've picked up cute workout tank tops there for like $12.[/quote

    thanks for the suggestion....they have lots of workout tank tops on their website...I picked up 4 for an average of $10 each...which included one coupon for 15% off and free shipping to the local store.
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    Maybe when I get to my goal weight and exercise to maintain, I'll spend money at stores that sell cute workout clothes for a small fortune. Nah, I won't either, I'm too old for cute workout clothes. I'll just buy brand new stretchy pants with pockets and cuter t-shirts.
  • bogwoppt1
    bogwoppt1 Posts: 159 Member
    The most pricey thing for me is a good sport bra. Once you are in the DD or bigger range you cannot pick them up for less than $50. Try finding a 28G sports bra that actually works.

    Otherwise thrift stores, people are always giving away their hardly worn designer sports clothes.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    eileensofianmushinfine wrote: »
    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.

    Ya, my fiance likes Lane Bryant styles on me, and I have a LB credit card and am on their mailing list for coupons and specials. Earlier this year, I got their Livi Active hoodie and some workout pants to motivate me. I paid way, way less than their ridiculous retail price.

  • i_miss_me
    i_miss_me Posts: 24 Member
    bogwoppt1 wrote: »
    The most pricey thing for me is a good sport bra. Once you are in the DD or bigger range you cannot pick them up for less than $50. Try finding a 28G sports bra that actually works.

    Otherwise thrift stores, people are always giving away their hardly worn designer sports clothes.

    I know what you mean. I'm having the hardest time finding a good sports bra. I think I should just try duct tape.
  • i_miss_me
    i_miss_me Posts: 24 Member
    i_miss_me wrote: »
    bogwoppt1 wrote: »
    The most pricey thing for me is a good sport bra. Once you are in the DD or bigger range you cannot pick them up for less than $50. Try finding a 28G sports bra that actually works.

    Otherwise thrift stores, people are always giving away their hardly worn designer sports clothes.

    I know what you mean. I'm having the hardest time finding a good sports bra. I think I should just try duct tape.

    If you know of any let me know. I'm a DDD/E, so it's impossible to find a good one.
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    i_miss_me wrote: »
    bogwoppt1 wrote: »
    The most pricey thing for me is a good sport bra. Once you are in the DD or bigger range you cannot pick them up for less than $50. Try finding a 28G sports bra that actually works.

    Otherwise thrift stores, people are always giving away their hardly worn designer sports clothes.

    I know what you mean. I'm having the hardest time finding a good sports bra. I think I should just try duct tape.

    Hah try finding one when you've had a mastectomy!
  • bogwoppt1
    bogwoppt1 Posts: 159 Member
    i_miss_me wrote: »
    bogwoppt1 wrote: »
    The most pricey thing for me is a good sport bra. Once you are in the DD or bigger range you cannot pick them up for less than $50. Try finding a 28G sports bra that actually works.

    Otherwise thrift stores, people are always giving away their hardly worn designer sports clothes.

    I know what you mean. I'm having the hardest time finding a good sports bra. I think I should just try duct tape.

    Panache sells the best one that is bra sized and actually allows me to run wearing just one. Freya is not bad either. But they are rarely cheap.

  • tracymcdonald4358
    tracymcdonald4358 Posts: 11 Member
    JCPennys has a line called Exersion and it is the absolute best, never shrink, fade, loose it's shape. I have had the same workout gear from there for so long. When I got tired of the same stuff, I gave it away to buy new stuff and the people I passed it down to thought it was all new.
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  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    Academy Sports has a house brand that is inexpensive but holds up well ... 1/2 to 1/3 of the price of the bigger names for moisture wicking shirts, compression shorts, etc.
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    brianpperkins wrote: »
    Academy Sports has a house brand that is inexpensive but holds up well ... 1/2 to 1/3 of the price of the bigger names for moisture wicking shirts, compression shorts, etc.

    I see people at the Y who spend more money on workout clothes than I spend on food for a month. I don't get it.
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