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Sometimes, after a particularly soul-crushing day at work, the last thing I can imagine is walking into a locker room at a gym and changing into my workout clothes in front of Grecian goddesses and hardcore hardbodies. If only there were gym clothes cute enough to pass under the radar of a business-casual office. Without further ado, here are seven awesome official things to wear to work and the fact that they are really workout gear? Our little secret.

  • Ready for the runway or for the treadmill? This ruched top from BlueFish Sports is the rock star of the list.

  • Hip-hop pants from Planet Body are perfect in a more style-forward office. Probably can't get away with this at a more conservative office space though.

  • Pair Anatomie's absolutely adorable sleeveless scoop neck with a pair of matte boot-cut yoga pants (like these from Brazilian designer Nina Bucci) and everyone's going to assume you're wearing Armani.
  • Stella McCartney's line for Adidas is full of hybrid fashion forwardness, like this covetable shirt that redefines your idea of "golf polo."
  • If you remember your Sassy days, you'll remember wearing a pair of Kim France Pants under your super short skirts, but Junonia's adorable tennis skort has one already in place so you don't show anyone your London nor your France.

  • With a tunic top, these Lulu Lemon yoga pants will be comfy enough to present in front of the Board of Directors, and not be late to your Pilates class after hours.

  • How awesome would this wrap sweater from Athleta be over a simple cami?
Tell me about your favorite workout fashions in the comments! I'm itching for some new gear!


4 Comments

Jodi said:

OMG Weet - thanks for linking to that "Sassy" article you wrote last May. I already thought you were my new personal online hero when I started reading this blog a few months back... but that just solidified it. Seriously, the writing on Elastic Waist has touched and inspired me in so many ways; I've never felt this good about my OWN fabulous self!! :)

Many many thanks.

PS - I agree, John Cusack rocks and always will.

Kelly said:

All great things! I want everything from lululemon. And also John Cusasck? Yes, very yes.

Lynette said:

I do a lot of work outs in the water right now because I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot. I had to upgrade my swimwear and the best place I found was Junonia. I opted for a pair of shorts and some really cute swim tankinis. They are comfortable, cover well and keep the girls in check.

They do have really cute, and functional, workout gear for those who prefer to work out on dry land too. I'm glad that you mentioned them in your list! :)

Melissa said:

I LOVE the Athleta catalogs and need to start ordering from there. It's functional fashion! I need to seriously update my workout threads! Being the gym rat that I am, this is particulary challenging b/c my stuff gets ruined so quickly! I need shelf-tanks and shorts that will last. AND look cute.

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