https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:22:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-1894428 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:00:03 +0000 Linda 1894428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate to be like this, but it’s a gym! You are there to work out and get sweaty. Forget about fashion and get a good sweat on and wear your sweatband! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-1894339 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 05:48:59 +0000 Anonymous 1894339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-1894249 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 23:51:22 +0000 Cee 1894249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dude still likes 'em since he first wore one in the '60s </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-1476423 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 07:05:53 +0000 CocoLion 1476423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You crack me up! </p> <p>ETA -- remember Bjorn?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-1476381 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 03:40:04 +0000 Laura 1476381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting question about sweatbands, I don't see them at all in the gym or at aerobics classes but if you go to tennis courts, I am still seeing them worn there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996616 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:42:25 +0000 Anonymous 996616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I want one! Seriously functional gear worn in the appropriate setting is always 'in' in my book.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996610 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:35:25 +0000 T-Rex 996610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kind of miss the Flashdance look. *sigh* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996524 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 19:16:36 +0000 Beth 996524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fine for the gym, and besides, I think it looks good on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>Take my opinion with a grain of salt, though. When I recently described my workout wear to my sister, she said, "you mean the way we wore them in cheerleading camp?" That was in 1985.&nbsp;</p> <p>So I might not be qualified to comment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996494 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:33:15 +0000 Suz 996494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh. It looks awesome on you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996490 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:23:44 +0000 Thistle 996490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally fine at the gym, which is what they were made for&nbsp; :)&nbsp; And the one you have is totally what "all the girls" are wearing these days. At least, before DD when we had a gym membership, they were. Also really useful if your hair is too short for a ponytail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996449 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:38:27 +0000 Nebraskim 996449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think headbands, scarves, etc. are totally appropriate gear for working out because fighting with sweat, etc. is a drag. While I don't think workout gear needs to be especially fashionable (remember the fashion victims who dressed like Jennifer Beals in Flashdance in the 1980s), I do wish that folks would look in the mirror and say, "is this appropriate?" A few weeks ago, I spent an excrutiating hour on a treadmill behind a woman on an elliptical. She had, well, had a large bottom, and was wearing thin white jersey-knit cut-off shorts and a short top that did not meet the top of her pants. And she was wearing a thong that was hot pink and black zebra stripes and I could totally see it over the top of her pants and through the white pants. Every step was a reveal. There are men at my gym who wear stuff that is too revealing as well --shorts that are too short or baggy, or tank tops that just show a lot of "man-side-boob." So inappropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996436 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:13:37 +0000 Anonymous 996436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please don't tell me I need to worry about being fashionable while working out!</p> <p>I wouldn't be wearing a headband on date night but a work out...no problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996435 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:08:57 +0000 rachylou 996435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ya, I think it's as T-Rex says. Not that gear isn't always in.</p> <p>And actually, when I went to get my jacket from the Nordstrom tailor, my salesgirl was sporting a headband she got at Forever 21. It was the "turban style" of headband, with a knot in front.</p> <p>(Oh to have a job where you can wear a headband and not look like you forgot to take off your Turbie Twist...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996364 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:54:25 +0000 Ingunn 996364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like them, wear them You look very appropriate with yours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996342 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:41:08 +0000 T-Rex 996342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are so out, they are in!!! </p> <p>Seriously, I can't help thinking about The Royal Tanenbaums. :-)</p> <p>That said, if you decide to wear it, then wear it like you&nbsp;own it!!! </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996223 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:10:18 +0000 Kim 996223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Remembering the 80's (before I saw your pic) I thought of something like this (pic below).&nbsp; I'd say you'd be showing your age if you wear it that way, but since you're wearing it in a way that is now current you are totally in style at the gym! (Different rules apply at the gym than on the street tho...LOL)</p> <p>I've also seen people wearing sweatbands on their wrists and using that to wipe the sweat.&nbsp; Not sure how effective that is.&nbsp; Most people at my gym just bring a hand towel to the workout, but that only works if you are not moving around the class too much (like Body Pump, or on the treadmill.)</p> <p>Good solution and pretty fashionable too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996214 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:01:43 +0000 Day Vies 996214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a headband is a functional part of an outfit and the way you're wearing it does not remind me of the 80's at all. When I trained for a half marathon I needed a sweatband and a visor (to keep out the sun) and I found a great combo and simply can't run outside without it. I guess this is a long way of saying if you're putting your health first, motivated by what you're wearing and you're comfortable you look fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996177 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:21:55 +0000 Glory 996177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of them at my gym. I cannot get them to stay on my head so I have opted for a cotton bandana folded into a headband. Lots of those at the gym too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996170 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:15:52 +0000 Betti 996170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are very appropriate when worn during a workout. What's not appropriate (and just dumb)&nbsp;is a person&nbsp;sweating all over the place, afraid to wear a sweatband because it may be out of style.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996135 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:13:24 +0000 rute 996135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are out, but it's for practical purposes and for the gym.. I guess it's ok! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-996015 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 05:09:34 +0000 Adelfa 996015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dana, Gaylene, Deb, Donna--thanks for the encouragement! I was going to wear them anyway but being practically the only middle-aged woman at my gym, I needed this!</p> <p>Carla, I have to try the bandana! &nbsp;And after I grow out my hair, the high pony, lol....</p> <p>Lyn, ick! Glad you have a prevention strategy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-995986 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:03:25 +0000 lyn* 995986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hecks, I wear them to the gym all the time, otherwise hair gets into my eye and I get conjunctivitis.</p> <p>RED EYE IS NOT HOT. :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-995985 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:02:28 +0000 donnat 995985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Gaylene said </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-995954 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 03:20:22 +0000 deb 995954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If this makes you feel any better, my hustler (contractor), still wears them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-995953 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 03:20:16 +0000 Gaylene 995953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Function wins out in the gym every time, in my books. After all, how fashionable can you <i>really</i> look with sweat running down your face </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-995949 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 03:14:58 +0000 Carla 995949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, lots of sweatbands at my gym. The sweet young things do a high messy pony tail, and then a wide sweatband. </p> <p>Also, cotton bandana tied ninja style around the forehead is starting to make a comeback for both boys and girls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-995923 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 02:55:15 +0000 ironkurtin 995923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally wear headbands to work out. I don't care if its a fashion faux pas or whatever. I hate drippy sweat on my face, into my ears... Ugh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-out-are-sweatbands#post-995921 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 02:53:43 +0000 Adelfa 995921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I did aerobics in the 80s, no exercise ensemble was complete without a terry band around the head. We almost forgot it had a function.</p> <p>Fast forward and I can see that nobody wears them anymore, except for LeBron James, who surely can wear anything he wants.</p> <p>Problem being I just joined a gym, after years of sticking to walking, yoga, and Pilates. The sweat is pouring off of me and my forearm is not a good wiping tool. I feel undignified cozying up to a wall so I can wipe my face with the hem of my top (not yet feeling comfortable to flash my abs).</p> <p>So I just ordered four nice plain headbands in gray, purple, black, and pink, to go with my workout outfits. They work beautifully and are completely soaked all the way around when I finish at the gym.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/COSMOS-Different-Basketball-Headband-Sweatband/dp/B008V6024Y/ref=sr_1_14?s=sporting-goods&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1375324862&amp;sr=1-14&amp;keywords=headband">http://www.amazon.com/COSMOS-D.....1_14?s=spo</a></p> <p>How bad a fashion faux pas am I committing? </p>