Affordable workout gear

I don't know what country you are in (probably US, because of the Walmart reference). In in Australia and Target, Kmart and BigW all have pretty reasonable tights/leggings/pants. Most of my tops come from races. Bras and shoes I spend big on, to get the ones that will work, but I'm happy to buy bargain pants and tops, they are still reasonable material.

I look for sales (Kohls, Target) and stock up when I can. I also have a Gabriel Brother's near me (not sure how national that is), which have some amazing finds for very cheap. I got a nice pair of yoga pants with a very small hole in them (near the bottom of one of the legs, not noticable) for $7 and a pair of running tights (in perfect condition as far as I have found) for $9- been using both for a while with no issue. I like going there because my size is changing so much that I need to replace my clothes and don't spend a lot of money doing it. Gabe's gets like misprints, small imperfections, overstocks, etc. and sells them super cheap- even name brands.

I also have several shirts from races, like @pebble4321 .

Bras are my biggest problem- haven't found many that I like so I double/triple bra to keep things together until I need to buy another. It doesn't bother me too much to do that for now, but when I lose a little more, I will need to purchase one (which will be $40ish bucks from what I have seen in my size). Haven't found a good alternative yet.

I have had great luck at TJ Maxx, in the clearance section. I recently discovered Gordman's has really affordable gear and decent brands. I bought tights, top and a new bra for $25 the other day there.

I have a lot of workout wear from Costco. Good quality.

I get a lot on clearance from Dick's or Kohl's. Not sure where you are in size range but since I've lost I'm able to shop the kids section and that saves mega bucks!

Old Navy when there's a sale or look in the clearance section

used on ebay. tj maxx. walmart.

I like to stock up on Under Armour leggings when they're having major holiday sales. Yes, their leggings might be twice the price of say walmart, but you can't see my panties through them and they are the only brand I've found that stay up from start to finish in yoga. I got a few pairs around Christmas for less than half off They also last and have kept nice.

I have some tops from danskin, walmart, that are amazing and I wish I had stocked up on since they sold out quickly and haven't been restocked. The important thing I've found is to stock up on something you like when it's on sale.

Ebay has also been great for finding Nike Pros and some under armour gear at a huge discount and brand new. Just read reviews of sellers before you bid. I've had great luck there.

Signing up for online newsletters for some places like Old Navy will get you a nice discount on your initial order.
Clearance or outlet sections are also great for deals.

Danskin Now from Walmart (tops starting at around $7 , bottoms starting at around $12), and they're also carrying a line of workout clothes from AVIA that are pretty cute and affordable (can get tops from $6 on up). Even if it's slim pickings at the Walmart you went to, they should still have the basics, no? If you can travel to them or even have more than one location in your area, perhaps try checking out multiple locations.

I just wear danskin from walmart...I don't care what I look like. My big splurges are for bras, most stores don't even carry my size and I have to have under wire for support, so I spend big bucks for victorias secret workout bras. f anyone knows anywhere else I can get good under wire sports bras, please let me know!

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Just wondering where some of you guys get your workout gear, clothes ect. I don't have 40.00 for each pair of workout pants, anyone got any go to places they like to stock up on fun stuff to workout in that is affordable either in store or online?
I've already tried walmart and their selection was pretty minuscule.

Your Walmart didn't carry Danskin? http://www.walmart.com/search/?query=danskin
I have several pairs of that.

I'm currently living in some Sonoma yoga pants that I bought from Kohl's when I had a coupon - got them in store and couldn't find a link last time I looked.

They did but only 2 pairs of the capris, were in my size (L) everything else was xs and xxl lol guess i was out of luck that day, im currently washing my stuff daily so I can hit the gym every day. Just becomes inconvenient

You can order online and ship to your house or to the store.

Pretty much can't add much that anyone else hasn't said already. TJ Maxx, Kohls, Old Navy and I hit the Gap Outlet and find good deals. I also do the Fabletics sometimes. I like their pants because they don' seem to slide down when I'm working out. I hate when I have to keep pulling my pants up. Bras are expensive, but well worth money I spend and shoes are expensive, I can tell when I don't have good shoes on...knees, feet and ankles start to hurt

Goodwill. Great for workout clothes--except for shoes. Shoes are worth paying good money for!

I'm a swimmer, and I burn through a suit in about 6 months. I buy 'em for $3.00 each