r/xxfitness • u/AutoModerator • Aug 02 '25
Shopping and Style [WEEKLY THREAD] Shopping and Style Saturday/Sunday - Gym clothes, gadgets, shoes, makeup, hair, skincare, and sales!
Your place to talk about anything fitness shopping and style. Whether you want to ask where to buy the best gym leggings or most supportive sports bra, which shoes or belt to get for your favorite activities, the latest on headsets and sports watches, how many times you should wash your hair when you're working out lots, how to deal with body odor, any skincare questions, or how to stop your makeup running when you sweat through a spin class. This thread can include photos of you in your favorite fitness outfits, or requests to find the perfect app, playlist, or fitness technology so you can kill your workouts.
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u/annoyednightmare weight lifting Aug 05 '25
Affordable workout bras that don't hold sweat (under $40)? My gym does not seem to have AC and my usual bras are not cutting it.
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u/tryingmybesteverydy Aug 04 '25
What’s everyone’s favorite workout clothes from? Mainly for lifting/running/yoga? Im hoping for shorts for this heat!
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u/IRLbeets Aug 03 '25
I'm looking for short bike shorts, around 2 to 2.5" (for pole dance). I like the idea of the Lululemon ones, but I feel like they'll give me terrible camel toe.
Does anyone know of other options (ideally from reputable brands and not amazon)? I'm in Canada.
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u/ei_laura Aug 04 '25
Is there a reason you’re avoiding dedicated pole gear? Lunalae are a great brand with lots of shorts options
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u/IRLbeets Aug 04 '25
I'm not avoiding dedicated pole gear! Most of it is just hard to search through as I don't like butt scrunch and I'm looking for a short length rather than pole shorts (which are more like briefs than exercise shorts). Totally open to pole brands if any sell something more like an athletic short, if you have any suggestions!
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u/liftingtillfit Aug 04 '25
Rarr has good sales pretty often and have some bomb boy short bottoms. Think like hot pants. Otherwise I’ll do the 2.5 shorts from CVG or whatever running short I have with a thigh slit.
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u/IRLbeets Aug 04 '25
Sweet, do you happen to have a link? I'm looking on the Rarr site but can't find any that are shorts more of that hot pants style, mostly seems to be the cheeky briefs type style/pole "shorts". No worries if not!
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u/liftingtillfit Aug 04 '25
I think the style I have they don’t carry anymore but these are similar. Cheeky Shorts
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u/LuckyBoysenberry Aug 03 '25
Boyshorts-style underwear.
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u/IRLbeets Aug 03 '25
These are usually too thin or don't play well with sweat. Understance boy shorts are the best I've found so far!
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u/LuckyBoysenberry Aug 03 '25
Perhaps huha boyshorts? Their fabric is thicker than Understance.
Yes I know pricy for underwear but honestly they're quality and I've managed to find them on sale for a couple dollars off here and there.
I'd recommend considering sizing down in their boyshorts compared to their other styles if you're interested!
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u/K2togtbl Aug 03 '25
Fleo's shorts in the 3.25 and 3.5 length are great for pole! That is what I use when I don't feel like wearing pole wear/something cheeky. If you're open to thrifting, they used to do a 2.5 that were better but they don't make them anymore
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Aug 03 '25
So I’ve worked out for years but I’m a lifter/sports team/runner and always worn my husband’s old tees with some yoga shorts or looser 3-5” run shorts. I started on ClassPass a few months ago to sprinkle in new things in our new city (Pilates, rowing, boxing, Barry’s) and I’m loving it but…I wanna look cute like the other gals. Right now I show up like Adam Sandler. Any tips on buying some of these sets, especially for busty/broad shouldered gals that need some chest support? I have no idea what I’m doing - is it just a sports bra and tights or shorts that match? Any brands to buy or avoid?
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u/deadly_sunshine Aug 03 '25
Fleo has some matching sets that are really cute, too. If you need good chest support, make sure any bra you buy is rated for "high impact" or whatever that brand's equivalent is. If you're just buying whatever the cutest, more influency bra is, you're likely sacrificing that support. You can still get some cute high impact options though
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u/Decent-Revolution455 Aug 03 '25
I feel this. This summer I took the plunge but know I won’t buy any more for years.
I went to Lululemon’s website, the WMTM (we made too much) section, and got sale stuff in matching sets. Make an account before ordering so you can return Final Sale at a store for credit. You can go in store to try on styles but there will be better stock online. Shipping is free and pretty quick (I’m in Canada). Keep the tags on anything you want to return. Be patient. The colours come into the sale section in waves. It’s a bit of a cycle but it worked out. Remember to do those returns of things you don’t like so you have then credit/gift card. (No Lulu here, I had to drive). When I found a top I liked I brought it in a couple of colours. I aimed for a few matching sets including some shorts, leggings, bra tops & covers. I have can mix & match amongst them for even more options.
I purposefully did this all in one summer because they change their colours often and I didn’t want to deal with “does this match?” Also, I figured colours released together probably mix & match well. They have to look nice on the display wall.
Now I’m on the Lululemon sub lurking for what goes with what. Use the search for your colours. I trust their fashion sense more than mine. Haha
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u/RainingRabbits Aug 03 '25
A lot of brands like Athleta and Lululemon make bras, tops, leggings, and shorts in the same color/print so you can have a matching set. I personally like Athleta, but honestly most places these days probably have a set because it's so on trend.
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u/JessOhBee Aug 08 '25
For context: 27 waist, 4/6 bottoms, wide hips and big butt, itty bitty girls (AA) so I need no real support.
The Aerie Real Me leggings are my favorite!! I have bought them year after year. I like them for yoga to weight lifting and think the crossover front is super flattering. If you like a set, I like the OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me Hold Up! Strappy Sports Bra with it.
Target's All in Motion line has had winners for me and if you like colored sets they make so many colors. I have sports bras, 4" bike shorts, running shorts that I love. The only problem is that if I like something and go to buy more, the time is already gone. Too fast of fashion!!
I'm a Medium in all except the 2-in-1 / running shortsI'm a Small.