What do you wear while working out?

What do you wear when you exercise? I have been wearing capri leggings or bike shorts under those Old Navy cotton fold over skirts and Old Navy long sleeve cotton tops, but even though I don't dry the skirts they hang on me weird after a while sort of like I am wearing a pillow case and the shirts lose shape. It is hard enough to find enthusiasm for exercise, but when I feel like I look so awful it is even worse. I can't afford super expensive stuff especially "just for exercise" although the truth is I might run a few errands before changing which is another reason why I'd like to find something nicer to wear.
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Diamond Member Joined: Dec 18 2005 Posts: 2964

I wear the same thing you do, but the only exercise I do is walking locally. I rarely go anywhere dressed for exercise aside from carpool and some of the other mothers show up that way too. the skirts look kinda terrible on me too. I keep saying I should splurge on nicer workout clothes but I really cant justify it.

I wore leggings and a t-shirt.

One of the reasons I haven't signed up at yeled vyalda gym is that I heard people work out fully clothed. I can't even wear a tichel when I'm exercising.
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Executive Member Joined: Jun 28 2010 Posts: 335

Personally, I wear a button down shirt and slinky skirt over leggings and my husband's tshirt, and then lose the top layer inside a ladies-only gym room. I look lousy to and from the gym, but oh well. But I have gym buddies who buy something called an exer-skirt. It's skirt and leggings combined, and they look much better than me as they walk around. Online stores like junees sell them.

Senior Member Joined: Dec 20 2009 Posts: 115

3/4 leggings, short sleeved t-shirt (and snood)- its the most I can work out with.

Silver Member Joined: Jan 09 2011 Posts: 894

short sleeve v-neck top and drawstring work out pants or tank top and pants...

Platinum Member Joined: Aug 17 2011 Posts: 6011

I could only work out at home in my getup. I wear a sport bra as my top. Cotton shorts only on my bottom. Low socks and sneakers and a high pony completes my ensemble.

If I am exercising outdoors, it is leggings under a long cotton skirt, long sleeve T and a pre-tied. For skiing, it is a skirt over my ski clothes.

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Platinum Member Joined: Apr 12 2010 Posts: 5799

pjs or tights and tshirt.
Snood never stays on more than 3 jumps.
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Executive Member Joined: Jun 28 2010 Posts: 335

I love macabi skirts (named for the fish, not the heroes). You can get them online. I exercise in them, camp and hike in them, and sit on the floor with my preschoolers in them. They are light, wick away moisture, and cover everything, while giving me lots of leg room. They're expensive, but IMO totally worth it.l

On top, I wear an exercise bra covered by a long or 3/4 sleeve moisture wicking shirt. It works whether at home (I could be surprised by the doorbell) or when I go jogging or hiking.

Thanks everyone! I am going to see what I can try on at Elzees.