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When I work out, I don’t do it in full makeup or the most put together
of outfits (or even matching for that matter.)
Let’s get quite real here, most of the time I’m pushing myself and just trying to make it through.
That doesn’t mean I can’t make the small, important efforts. You can feel comfortable and look someone fabulous at the same time, even if you’ll be a sweaty mess by the end of your workout.
We don’t have to be a glamorous celebrity working with a pricey personal trainer
to look good at the gym or while jogging along the Charles.
Whether you’re going to a barre class or on a bike ride,
you can stay looking and feeling beautiful.
Here are some of my favorite ways to dress for a workout (relax, I keep it simple):
Get the Right Gear for the Job. I firmly believe in dressing practically for whatever
you’re doing. No matter how important looking good is to you,
you won’t be able to work out if you feel uncomfortable.
(I apply this rule to evenings out, daily office-wear and especially for job interviews.)
You wouldn’t wear sweatpants and a t-shirt to a club, so you wouldn’t
wear heels and constrictive clothes to the gym.
It’s important to be cognizant of what will allow you comfort during
the specific type of exercise you’re engaging in.
For example, if you’re a bit of a competitive cyclist (let’s use that term “competitive” loosely),
a stylish jersey will cut down on drag and deal with sweat.
Go to Retro2Ride.com to see some examples for different occasions, from commuting to racing.
If you’re doing yoga, you don’t want to wear anything too loose.
Otherwise, everything will be on show when you stretch or tip upside down.
Black is the New Black. If you don’t know what color to wear, black is always a safe choice.
Apart from being slimming, it’s the most practical for exercise.
Sweat doesn’t show up like it would on many lighter colors, so if you’re like me,
you can hide the obscene amount of sweat your body produces due to your insane metabolism.
It also makes it much easier to mix and match your pieces.
If everything is black, you don’t have to grasp around for matching colors.
To ensure I actually make it out on my morning runs, I lay out my workout clothes the evening prior,
down to the sock, sneakers, sunglasses and earbuds I will be using.
Layering Up. Wearing layers for exercising may seem strange as we typically avoid
overheating. But I have found that it can be useful, especially when it’s a bit cooler.
You need at least one extra layer to get from home to the gym when you can strip
off to your t-shirt or tank top. In the winter months, a lot of people start off
with a few layers and slowly take them off as they warm up.
It can also help you feel more comfortable. For example, if you feel exposed is a tight top
but loose ones don’t stay in place, combine the two. That way, if the top one shifts
during movement, you have another to cover you underneath.
Quick and Practical Hair. Long hair can be annoying when you’re working out,
so I usually go for something quick and practical.
You can tie your hair up in a high ponytail, so that it’s lifted off your neck and shoulders.
But if you can still feel it swinging, and it’s bothering you,
use a clip or another accessory to put it into a messy bun or knot.
Having extensively long locks that I am constantly protecting, I now pop
my hair in a top knot that won’t put stress on the more fragile hairs along my temples.
Sometimes even remembering to slather a bit of deep conditioner on the ends to get a bit
of a treatment in while working out (the heat and humidity do well to activate a lot of products.)
I like to look presentable when I’m working out, though I certainly don’t look my best.
Exercise should make you feel good, so make sure you feel good about how you look.
Shop some of my favorite versatile pieces below:
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Mai T.
September 11, 2015Love your sport fashion picks! My favorite is Zella 'Adrenaline' Running Tights.
Linda Manns Linneman
October 15, 2015I love these ideas and suggestions. Now I just have to start working out. Thank you so much for sharing