I’m training for the same 10k that I ran last year, and with the warmer weather I’m finding myself with a bit of a wardrobe dilemma. You see, my old t-shirt collection that served me so well in my college gym days just isn’t doing it for me anymore.
purple tank || pink tee || green tee || yellow tee || teal tank || salmon tank || teal top || blue tee || black tank
When I went home last week I was able to hit up Marshalls and score one top, but I feel like once summer hits that’s not going to cut it. I have a hard time pulling the trigger on spending money on workout clothes, but after being kind of uncomfortable in my gross old t-shirts on my long runs I’m inclined to feel like it would be worth it.
Are you a runner? What’s your favorite place to buy tops for working out, preferably that doesn’t break the bank?
I either wear an old race shirt or head to the outlet mall to check out the sales. I’d rather save my money for running shoes and socks!
That’s a good idea- there’s an outlet mall close by when we go home, I’ll have to hit it up!
Definitely check out Gap’s line of fitness gear! They aren’t expensive, and I feel like Gap sends out an email with a sale every other day :)
Ooh I like that idea! I’ll have to go check it out :) Thanks Morgan!
Usually when we drive down to the States, we always hit up Kohls. It can be hit or miss sometimes, but I’ve gotten a couple really awesome dry-fit Nike shirts there for maybe $20. They’re THE BEST – cute, breathable, don’t chafe… all the important stuff. ;)
I didn’t think to go there! Sounds like I have some shopping to do the next time I go home! :)
Forever 21 actually has a pretty decent selection of workout clothes. I’ve had some things for a couple of years and they’re holding up fairly well so far. but I’m not a runner, so I don’t know if the stress being placed on your clothing varies much by workout. I also really like the pieces I’ve bought at Target – if you’re really savvy about it, every so often you can find coupons for their C9 line.
I’ve never looked at F21- I’ll have to check that out! Target is always the first place I look, my favorite sports bras, yoga pants, and shorts come from there, but I’ve never had much luck in the tank top department.
And hey- if it lasts for a couple years, that’s good enough for me! I feel like that’s something people always talk about, but the reality is that I probably don’t want to wear the same running top 10 years from now, haha :)
I love the Old Navy active tees and the GapFit tees. The GapFit are a bit more pricey, though you can sometimes find them on sale. The Old Navy ones regularly go on sale for $5-$8.
I’m usually in sweats and an old tee when I go to the gym, but I’ve been looking to get more workout type clothes without spending a lot. I’ve really only checked out Old Navy, but they seem to have to decent selection and decent prices…. and they usually always have a sale or coupon! :)
I totally know what you mean! All of my “gym clothes” are those big shirts from random events that have happened from high school to now – 2 from my dorm, 1 from a trip to Honduras, 1 from my aunt’s trip to mexico…. you get the point. :)
I don’t care about colors or brands, but I do demand good quality and great material because otherwise I don’t feel good when I run and if I don’t feel good I will run less often – so whenever a running store near me is having a sale, I snap up any tanks they have in my size no matter what the look like! (I only run in tanks or long sleeves – short sleeves bother me.)