Athletic wear is one of those apparel categories that can be sneakily expensive. Now with the booming trend in athletic clothing as everyday clothing, this is even more true. Companies like Lululemon and Athleta have pretty much demolished the “leggings aren’t pants” adage.
So where can a fitness conscious girl find cute, high quality, low-cost workout clothes? You guessed it – the thrift store! Now we know buying used workout clothes might seem a bit icky to some, but we know these items have been properly laundered. Plus, when in doubt, follow your nose! If you catch a whiff of something funky (which we never did!), throw it back on the rack.
Check out the fun and colorful styles we found – many of them very gently used and from high quality brands! And compare them with full price equivalents.
Devon’s Pilates & Calisthenics Outfit
Soybu blue & purple cropped T-shirt – $5 at Goodwill
Champion Capris – $4.50 at Thrift Town
Adidas lightweight running shoes – $5 from Salvation Army
Adidas lightweight running shoes – $5 from Salvation Army
Britt’s Morning Jog Outfit
OP mini board shorts – $3.50 at Thrift Town
Scott light-weight insulator sweatshirt – $5.00 at Goodwill
Full Price Equivalents: shorts $34 from O’Neill, sweatshirt $71.50 from Exxpozed
Devon’s Daily Run Outfit
Purple 90 Degree by Reflex top – $4 from Goodwill
MPG exercise capris – $20 from TJ Maxx
Full Price Equivalents: top $29.50 from 90 Degree by Reflex, capris $58 from MPG
Britt’s Yoga Outfit
GapBody bootcut yoga pants – $5 at Goodwill
PINK by Victoria’s Secret tank – $3.50 at Thrift Town
Marika blue tie-dyed sports bra – $4.50 at Thrift Town
Devon’s Yoga Outfit
Orange Halogen lightweight racerback top – $4 at Goodwill
Lululemon flared yoga pants – Hand-me-down from a friend
Lululemon flared yoga pants – Hand-me-down from a friend
Full Price Equivalent: top $24 from Nordstrom, pants $98 from Lululemon
Britt’s Trail Running Outfit
Neon trim shorts – $4.50 at Thrift Town
Moving Comfort white sports bra – $7 at Goodwill
Full Price Equivalents: shorts $40 from Nike, bra $44 from Moving Comfort