Fashion show at the gym??????
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I have to admit, when i first started going to the gym I went in big baggy sweatpants and t-shirts but as I've gained more confidence and felt better about myself I have purchased more form fitting work out pants and tanks and new sports bras and it does motivate me to go when I have new work out clothes.0
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I used to be one of those girls, not intentionally though. I used to only be able to make it to the gym right after, thus resulting in my makeup still being on my face. That didn't last long though. While I did wear the cute little workout clothes (because I was little at the time) I was there to sweat. Needless to say, I started bringing facewash with me because the sweat would make it literally run down my face.
Now is different story. I normally wear sweats/yogo capris and a t-shirt. I'm more about comfort than I am looking cute. I'm not there to impress anyone. I'm there to eventually impress myself again.
In my experience, most of the true hardcore workout buffs DON'T wear makeup to the gym.. at least not where I'm from.
You can still look cute in sweats and t-shirt. Besides, it's not about what you look like, it's about whether or not you show up!0 -
I have to admit, when i first started going to the gym I went in big baggy sweatpants and t-shirts but as I've gained more confidence and felt better about myself I have purchased more form fitting work out pants and tanks and new sports bras and it does motivate me to go when I have new work out clothes.
^^^^ She's right! While I do wear sweats and a t-shirt normally, I love new workout clothes. I just don't wear those cute little tanks and stuff because I don't look cute in them right now. When you do look cute, it does motivate you to go to the gym to look even cuter.
Good for you by the way on feeling better about yourself! That's awesome!0 -
I don't go to the gym until after work and I must say that it is definitely a fashion show then!!! People are coming in all dressed up and then changing into outfits that are cute and color coordinate. When I'm at the gym I'm there for a hard workout (at least an hour) and it makes me laugh to watch some people that are there searching for guy/girl they think is cute. If I could make it to the gym in the morning and my schedule allowed, I would be working out at that time. I think for most people, if you are up that early and committed, it's less of a fashion show than the afternoon crowd.
I also go to the gym after work. The reason I am one of the ones that is "all dressed up" is because I work in an office with a business professional dress code. I then put on an outfit that is "cute and color coordinate" because I like that stuff. What does it matter to you if my shirt matches my shorts? My hair is done and my makeup is on my face when I get to the gym because I come straight from work and if I don't go right after work then I don't have time because I have a 5 year old and other home responsibilites. I work my butt off at the gym, my clothes and what I am wearing have NOTHING to do with how hard I work. and I am certainly not there to pick up anyone "cute" just because my clothes match!!!!!!
Agreed, I feel better and more confident about myself when my workout clothes match. Stupid I know, but it makes me feel better lol... That said, most of my workout clothes are black though lol0 -
I don't go to the gym until after work and I must say that it is definitely a fashion show then!!! People are coming in all dressed up and then changing into outfits that are cute and color coordinate. When I'm at the gym I'm there for a hard workout (at least an hour) and it makes me laugh to watch some people that are there searching for guy/girl they think is cute. If I could make it to the gym in the morning and my schedule allowed, I would be working out at that time. I think for most people, if you are up that early and committed, it's less of a fashion show than the afternoon crowd.
I also go to the gym after work. The reason I am one of the ones that is "all dressed up" is because I work in an office with a business professional dress code. I then put on an outfit that is "cute and color coordinate" because I like that stuff. What does it matter to you if my shirt matches my shorts? My hair is done and my makeup is on my face when I get to the gym because I come straight from work and if I don't go right after work then I don't have time because I have a 5 year old and other home responsibilites. I work my butt off at the gym, my clothes and what I am wearing have NOTHING to do with how hard I work. and I am certainly not there to pick up anyone "cute" just because my clothes match!!!!!!
Amen to that.
Stop worrying about other people and let them do their own thing.
I don't even look at other people while I'm working out because who cares??
I'm there for me. I'm not there to judge. I'm there to sweat.0 -
I'm a group fit instructor so I always feel like when I walk in the door I have to be "on." My attire is coordinating top, bra, bottoms, socks (I try to have at least 2 pair of kicks in rotation so that I can make an attempt at coordinating them with my outfit), hair bands (I usually wear pig tails), and a smile!
I am a fitness instructor too and I agree you do have to look professional. Sometimes I do my personal workouts before and/or after a class. I don't teach weekends, so when I do workout it's out of habit and preference that my clothes at least match--I wear a lot of black and throw in another color or two :-) BUT I don't care about my shoes matching. I carry at least 3 different pair --cycling, aerobics, and running.
It's nothing wrong with putting on sweats or wearing coordinating clothes. I'm all about using what you have and getting the job done. However, I am an advocate of those on their weight loss/health journey to building a fitness wardrobe where you have a few pieces that easily coordinate. Your Inner Word Creates Your Outer Word. Coordinating clothes that fit and are comfortable not only makes you look good and feel good, but you are also taking time honor your body where you are.
P.S. Despite my profile pic, I DON'T wear make up AT ALL during the week because I'm teaching a minimum of 12 classes a week plus my personal workouts so I don't have time to mess around with all that.0 -
I go to the gym either for my lunch break or after work, so yes I do have make up on when I get there. I look like crap when I am done tho! I also like to match my outfits, I have cute yoga pants/shorts and matching shirts, but that is just cuz I like to match, even my socks match my shirt or shorts. And i don't just do this at the gym, even if I am working out at home my workout clothes coordinate! That's just me and how i like to dress. When I go to the gym on the weekends I roll out of bed and throw my hair up, but my clothes still match, lol. :laugh:0
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My effort is looking at my tee shirt and asking my man.... are their visable stains on this??
That's too funny!
My husband has begun encouraging me to buy t-shirts specifically for working out because I've ruined so many of his.0 -
I don't go to the gym until after work and I must say that it is definitely a fashion show then!!! People are coming in all dressed up and then changing into outfits that are cute and color coordinate. When I'm at the gym I'm there for a hard workout (at least an hour) and it makes me laugh to watch some people that are there searching for guy/girl they think is cute. If I could make it to the gym in the morning and my schedule allowed, I would be working out at that time. I think for most people, if you are up that early and committed, it's less of a fashion show than the afternoon crowd.
I also go to the gym after work. The reason I am one of the ones that is "all dressed up" is because I work in an office with a business professional dress code. I then put on an outfit that is "cute and color coordinate" because I like that stuff. What does it matter to you if my shirt matches my shorts? My hair is done and my makeup is on my face when I get to the gym because I come straight from work and if I don't go right after work then I don't have time because I have a 5 year old and other home responsibilites. I work my butt off at the gym, my clothes and what I am wearing have NOTHING to do with how hard I work. and I am certainly not there to pick up anyone "cute" just because my clothes match!!!!!!
I am the same other then the 5 year old. Most my work out clothes are can be intermingled as they are usually black bottoms (they might have a pink or white pin stripe) and either a t-shirt from a 5k or a dry wick usually in black, grey or pink. I pack the bag the night before I leave for work so yes it takes me a whole 2 minutes to put together an outfit that matches (1.5 of those minutes trying to find matching socks). I go to the gym after work so my hair is usually done and then thrown up in a pony tail. I work out hard with sweat dripping off me and I don't pay attention to what others are wearing but they all pretty much seem to be dressed the same as me.
Sorry I could go on a rant about this right now as I am just getting annoyed by all the posts that state "People that match their clothes are not at the gym to really work out" "Only if you go in looking sloppy are you there to actually put an effort in"0 -
I don't care what anyone looks like at the gym, sometimes I am coordinated but most of the time (if I even get to the gym since it is 20 mins away on post) I am just wearing a tshirt and comfy pants that give me room.
The only two things I hate about the gym is 1) People who act like it is a social event, and just stand around the machines chatting, not working out and not letting anyone else use the machine, "Cause they are on it" and 2) people that don't wipe their machines down. It's not like you have to bring your own wipe, it only take 20 seconds.0 -
Do not get caught up in the glam/socail aspects of going to the gym. I am a guy and I look like crap most mornings and smell HORRIBLE by the time I am done with cardio focus on why you are there and nothing else..0
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Some people go to the gym to pick up the opposite sex (or same sex if that floats their boat)
It is what it is.
I go to the gym to work out and get out of there as soon as possible. In the winter I am there more because it's too cold out to run. In the warmer months I go to do my weight lifting routine and do a quick 15 min warm up on an eliptical and I'm outta there as soon as I can.
My hair is poofy and all over the place. I tend to look like crap and the weights make me smell metallic. I don't usually pay attention to other people unless they are doing something to interrupt my routine (such as the guy who has to horde four or five stations and sprawl out).0 -
I'm an in between kind of person. I like to look "presentable" this means, clothes with no holes, or at least none visible, lol :blushing: I wear stud pearls and pull my hair up nicely, but I sweat, like A LOT, and I am in my zone, although I LOVE people watching, haha
my life isn't devastated if I look a little funky however, haha. t shirt and some comfy pants or leggings from wally world and we're good to go
I am usually not critical of people at the gym who use it for more social reasons b/c it is by definition a RECREATION CENTER on a college campus and we have a ton of things going on, but generally people come to workout, but some come to watch intramural sports, or play table tennis or mini golf, or get a massage.0 -
why in the world does it bother you so much? When I go to the gym my hair is in a ponytail, I take my makeup off, but my pants more often than not DO match my shirt. And I have nice workout gear--it keeps my motivated. Not looking for my soulmate (already found her), I just don't like to look like a bum, whether I'm at the gym or not. I just can't fathom caring that much or being that annoyed by what someone else is wearing...?0
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I don't dress up to go work out, but it definitely does not bother me when other people do :happy:0
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i don't make a big effort. my hair is always sweaty and frizzy by the end of the workout. i just wear leggins and a baggy old t-shirt that. i don't have that much spare time on my hands to be that vain. and if i did, i'd probably choose to spend my time better than spending hours getting primped.0
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I go to the gym to work out, not to compare my outfit/hair/makeup to someone else.0
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If you still look pretty afterwards, you're doing it wrong.
That's my most favorite saying for exercising.
Basically, it's not a fashion show. I don't go to the gym (home gym), but when I did, it was tight shorts, tight cut off tees, and make-up galore. If I wanted to see that, I'd go to the hooker place down the street (JK! There is no hooker place down the street).
Like jennifer said, you could spend a few extra minutes, without looking like them though.
this is so untrue. you can be beautiful while working out. nothing wrong with feeling confident enough to wear tight shorts or tee's. doesn't make us hookers either.0 -
When I DID go to the gym I literally rolled out of bed, pulled on the nearest sweat pants and shirt and put my hair up in a ponytail. I looked like CRAP and I didn't give a damn. I mean, I was only going to get red, hot and sweaty anyway so why bother trying to look 'nice'.
Edited to Add: Some people have putting on makeup/getting ready down to such an art that it really doesn't take that much time. It took me a grand total of fifteen minutes to do my hair and put on my makeup for work this morning. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
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Gotta have a nice pair of Nikes/ jordans!0
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I am a mix. sometimes i throw what ever on to go and other times when i feel blah i just happen to match and try to lift my spirits up. besides the fact that 80% of my work out clothes are black and pink along with my workout shoes (it's hard not to match), i heard that if you wear something you feel confident in to the gym or to where ever you work out, you will feel good and want to be there. I tried it and guess what, it's amazing what a little confidence does. Now as far as doing makeup and just doing the bare minimum, hell no. I'm busting my buns off and working hard. So, i would say if you happen to see someone matching and looking cute but working hard, dont' be too harsh. But if they're just there to play on their cell phone, showing no effort and just whatever, then go for it lol.0
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When I go to the gym I am basically wearing what i slept in the night before. Sweats and a tank. I'm only going to wear the clothes for an hour while I sweat, why put on something clean and pretty?0
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I wear cute yoga pants and a whatever shirt usually something I got at a thrift store or one of my bfs old shirts and I always have make up on because I go later in the day0
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When I go to the gym I am basically wearing what i slept in the night before. Sweats and a tank. I'm only going to wear the clothes for an hour while I sweat, why put on something clean and pretty?
I don't mean to freak you out or anything, but your baby has a massive amount of facial hair.0 -
I was at the gym in shorts and a t-shirt and had a guy tell me that I would have a better workout if I wore shorter shorts and tighter smaller exercise tops .... I stuck to the tshirt and shorts0
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I go workout right after work so I do have makeup on but I don't worry about fashion and my hair gets shoved into a bun or pony tail. I watch these girls walking around all done up and just smile. Each to his own I guess0
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i buy cute workout clothes as a motivator to get my butt in the gym!! so yeah, i am one that you may judge. some of us need a little extra motivation to get out there and do it, so it really shouldn't matter to anyone else what i'm wearing. i don't judge you in your t-shirt and sweat pants, so why worry about what i'm wearing? unless my neon colors impact your workout, let's just all worry about ourselves, mmkay?? :bigsmile:
(and i know OP didn't spin it so negatively, but other posters did, so there ya go
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If I don't feel cute, I can't focus.
I also shower both before and after my workout. I like to start my workouts with a fresh, cute slate 0 -
i buy cute workout clothes as a motivator to get my butt in the gym!! so yeah, i am one that you may judge. some of us need a little extra motivation to get out there and do it, so it really shouldn't matter to anyone else what i'm wearing. i don't judge you in your t-shirt and sweat pants, so why worry about what i'm wearing? unless my neon colors impact your workout, let's just all worry about ourselves, mmkay?? :bigsmile:
(and i know OP didn't spin it so negatively, but other posters did, so there ya go)
^this
I work out on my lunch break and always have makeup on sometimes I even forget to take my earrings off! I sweat and burns calories and lift heavy on lift days, just like everyone else there!0
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