Haha I know, it made me laugh too… Exercise? I thought you said “Accessorise!”. BUT when I looked at the calendar and realised it was only 5 months until my wedding, well! That gym pass came out pretty quick {sidebar: want a laugh!? Read this... you’ll get the gym reference eventually}
So! Now that we have decided it’s time to hit the gym, or the pavement, or the Zumba class again, we want to look amazing doing it right?! No really, studies have shown (well, by studies I mean ME) that if you feel like you look the part, and have fun gym clothes to work out in, you are more likely to actually GO work out!
So let’s look at three different physical activities and how you can look and feel your best whilst working up a sweat
Gym/running/walking
It needs to be light-weight, comfortable and supportive (especially us girls with a bigger bust!)Â – but at the same time it needs to look cool too…..
SHOP THE LOOK: 1. Lululemon lightweight pullover $169 | 2. CottonOn Active tights $34.95 | 3. Bendon Active contour sports bra $49.95 | 4. Active Intent singlet from The Warehouse $14.00 | 5. Adidas running shoes $230.00
Yoga/pilates/meditation
Once again, comfort is key, but you can wear slightly looser clothing as there isn’t as much high impact movement. Relaaaaaaaaaaaaaaax.
SHOP THE LOOK: 1. CottonOn Active studio pants $19.95 | 2. Rubi Shoes espadrilles $29.95 | 3. Active Intent from The Warehouse workout tee $20.00 | 4. Lululemon yoga mat $79.00
Swimming/aqua aerobics
Now I’ve been a swimmer all my life, so I have no issues pulling on the old cap and goggles – but if you are new to the pool then you might feel a little silly. So brighten up your look with some fun togs and no one will be looking at your cap 😉
SHOP THE LOOK: 1. Funkita one piece $84.95 | 2. Finz goggles from Rebel Sport $19.99 | 3. Finz silicone cap from Rebel Sport $4.99 | 4. Ottoloom turkish towel from $40.
So there are just a few options (most of which don’t involve black, grey or navy – colours we tend to normally associate with boring gym gear). Most of these options are affordable and I figure if you are going to get them all sweaty and smelly, you probably don’t want to pay through the nose (save that for the expensive heels you wear once a year right?!) BUT they still look pretty.
So remember – exercise is about looking and feeling great, inside and out, but there is no reason not to look pretty doing it right?
What’s your favourite workout? Do you dress up? Or is it old, smelly, sweats for you? Tell me in the comments below – I’d love to know!
I looove my bright workout gear. Saying that I tend to prefer black bottoms for everything except running – It’s good to stand out so people can see you jogging past, for safety reasons! Energetiks Dance wear are 100% Aussie made and I love their shorts and capri tights for Highland and Ballet. I hate having hot shoulders so tend to select singlets. Not sure what that is about!
I agree 150% about a well fitting well made sports bra. Everything else is a bonus but the perfect bra is a MUST!
haha with you on the black bottoms – although am keen to try an dark printed pair of tights too – print hides HEAPS of lumps and bumps 😉
My favorite exercise at the moment is weights or pump. But still do a bit of cardio – running. I really must share for the busty ladies, like me, I absolutely love a panache sports bra. The are expensive but worth the money. In the past I would wear an underwire sports bra and crop top over the top to minimise bounce but with panache I don’t need two bras. I found them about a year ago and have not turned back! (Except the bf washed the white one with black…. It’s now a light blue….)
Oh great tip Jen! Yes – good support is vital, particularly if a large bust is involved (washing instructions for bf also vital by the sound of it haha!)
That’s a great way to style it Kelly! The extra back detail always makes it a little bit more special doesn’t it x
I absolutely love that floral Jacket Cait. I love workout gear, the pink-er the better x
My favourite workout is boxing. Love it! I have absolutely no issue paying for some good quality workout gear (tights, bras and shoes) but then like the cheaper stuff for tops, bags, accessories (except my running watch which is the most expensive watch I own by a long way!). I have a pair of Lululemon tights I have worn to death for the past 3-4 years and they are still going strong.
Definitely with you on the “important” pieces – bra and shoes especially!
Boxing is an amazing workout! We do a few boxing routines in my Zumba class and they are my faves 🙂
I got into Extend Barre classes in the lead up to my own wedding. I loved it and it definitely gets results.
oh I’ve wanted to do that for a while! I’m doing Zumba atm which I love too x