Friday, March 1, 2013

Fit Friday: Finding Workout Clothes



I love new workout clothes.  But I hate paying a ridiculous amount of money for this stuff.  Really?  Fifty bucks for running capris?  No thank you.  I do a lot of bargain shopping for quality workout gear.  It definitely helps that I can walk to TJ Maxx from my apartment (I find some really great stuff there) but there are also a few places you probably didn’t think to check online.

Where to Score New Workout Clothes


Forever 21
I haven’t purchased anything from here yet, but I did check out the website and sure enough, they have a ton of activewear.  Some of the stuff is really cute, so if you’re looking for something a little different, you can pick up a workout tee or some bright capris here, average price per piece is around $10.


Champion
While Target carries the C9 brand by Champion, the website has a great clearance section. Go to their website and click on the “outlet” tab.  I found great running tank tops and sports bras marked down to just $9.99.

Discount Stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Burlington Coat Factory (not available online)
This goes without saying, but you will find some of the best stuff here.  I have a ton of name brand workout clothes that I paid at least 70% off the retail price.  In fact last month I bought a pair of running capris at the Nike outlet.  Thought I got a great deal paying $23 for a pair of $60 pants.  Not a week later, I saw them at TJ Maxx for even less than I paid at the outlet ($14.99).  I wasn’t sure whether to get mad or to buy them!!!  Anyway, you have to go in to these stores a lot if you are looking for something specific, and resist the urge to settle.  And always try it on before you buy it.


Old Navy
Seriously, I have gotten some great deals on extremely comfortable workout clothes here.  Yes, I bought a long sleeve running shirt for $3.97 this month.  And it is awesome.  Also got some cute and comfortable compression pants for $10.  I tried to buy another pair at that price but they were completely sold out days later.  The trick is to know your size and visit oldnavy.com often.  And, if you have an Old Navy outlet near you, go there too.  I have found stuff on the website that they don’t have in my size, then taken the trip to the outlet where they actually did have the size I needed, and at a better price!!

JC Penney online
Yeah, you read that right.  I had no idea.  They have good prices on their workout-wear line Xersion.  But then I checked out their clearance, and realized they have GREAT prices.  I spent $24 on printed capris, a matching tank, and a performance tee.

Also worth mentioning:  6pm.com, clearance sections in sporting goods stores (like Sports Authority and Dick’s)

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