https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:57:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long/page/2#post-1880341 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:49:18 +0000 Cee 1880341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got nothing against people who like to dress that way, but it depends on the occasion.</p> <p>Wearing sweats to a job interview, wedding or funeral, for example would be more than a little inappropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long/page/2#post-1880332 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:37:25 +0000 Linda 1880332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep trying to maintain an "eternal optimist" attitude.&nbsp; I like wearing non-loud athletic gear a lot, and I work out (not all the time, but, regularly).&nbsp; I like to imagine that a lot of people I see wearing gear out and about, are doing that because they are trying their best to fit some workout and movement into lives that are full.&nbsp; I salute anyone who takes that step of dressing the part, because a lot of building a regular fitness habit is making oneself FEEL like she or he can afford to move.</p> <p>Granted lots of modern fabrics are made to move more -- yay for the menswear that's got stretch in it, and for more women's clothing that can let us move, too.&nbsp; But, if more Americans, especially, were in outfits that made them feel like walking, or stretching, and it made them DO that, it would be terrific.</p> <p>I loved the Kit &amp; Ace image posted earlier! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long/page/2#post-1880318 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:52:18 +0000 Anonymous 1880318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I truly have no judgments about athleisure whatsoever. I have lots of judgments about other things, but not this!<br /> I find it a puzzling thing how often this comes up. People are different! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880312 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:46:39 +0000 rachylou 1880312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ps: I think Angie is very right about US norms. We also have a thing about ‘rolling up our sleeves’... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880308 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:41:46 +0000 rachylou 1880308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mel, I have to say that resonates with me - whether or not the WHOLE outfit is gear or not. </p> <p>Also: on the street, it doesn’t bother me. Where people are going to and from all over. But inside some place, where you’re staying put - like the office - that’s a little weird to me.</p> <p>And I do think it’s a little odd when your dress up clothes are a white hoodie, unless like me you are a baker. But at my company, TBH, people dress to the nines at the company party... A little disco, yes, but all-out... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880305 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:31:00 +0000 Rambling Ann 1880305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is probably truly weird and doesn't apply broadly to the gym wear phenom, but I actively dislike changing clothes. By that I mean the feeling of fabric moving on/off my skin, the tugging of buttons and zippers, tieing shoes. No wonder I hate shopping, dressing rooms are the worst, that's all you do in there: on/off. I'm unhappy before I even look in the mirror. I definitely structure my day to minimize costume changes. If I go to the gym, it would never be in the middle of the day because I'd have to change twice. On reflection, it's probably also why I have never happily worn leggings or skinny jeans. But I have certainly been guilty of dashing out in gym wear (usually sweats covering up) to avoid having to change.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880280 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:35:06 +0000 Anonymous 1880280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I do/did. Four years ago, when this was written, I spent my weekends , and many weekday evenings dressed just like the writer described. &nbsp;It fit my needs, and I unashamedly agree that I was fit, toned, strong, and athletic, and didn't mind showing it. The clothes were cute, flattering, and functional. &nbsp;It's a good thing to be athletic, in my world, anyways. &nbsp; I spent all of my weekends and weekday evenings in university and high school gyms. Why wouldn't I dress that way? &nbsp;I had nothing to be ashamed of, nor did I feel like a poseur. I don't , and didn't , really care if someone thought I was a try-hard, because I don't think I was. &nbsp;Yes, I was already into my 50's, but again, so what?? &nbsp;Anyways, it is not our job to decide if someone's outfit isn't appropriate for what we want to see. &nbsp;Yeah, I think fleece pyjamas look stupid in public, but who cares what I think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880271 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:23:26 +0000 Mel 1880271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/17/athleisure-workout-clothes-not-working-out_n_6323520.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.huffingtonpost.com.....23520.html</a></p> <p>This is an interesting observation by fashion psychologist Dawnn Karen. I wonder how many people really identify with what she says. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880270 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:22:37 +0000 Angie 1880270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is 2018, and we can wear what makes as happy and is appropriate for the day, setting, and our audience. For some that's gear all day - for others it's much dressier attire or regular casual clothes. There should be tolerance all round, and no judgment <i>either</i> way. </p> <p>My own negative judgment towards gear wearers who are not working out has gone. I'm a legal alien in the US, and need to respect the culture and norms of the country I have chosen to make my home. People in the US love to wear gear, and that is their right. It's a cultural look that works for the nation, and has become completely acceptable as a dress code. Personally, I hate wearing gear, and do so very sparingly. And that is my right too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yesterday, when I was having brekkie with Sally &amp; Audi at Cafe Flora (in urban Seattle) - it was astounding how many different dress codes there were across the room:</p> <ul> <li>yoga gear</li> <li>regular casual clothes</li> <li>goths and rockers</li> <li>arty eclectics</li> <li>business casual&nbsp;</li> <li>business formal&nbsp;</li> <li>smart casual</li> <li>classics</li> <li>....and I may have seen someone in scrubs....</li> </ul> <p>That is a WIDE assortment of dress codes grabbing a bite to eat mid morning. It was fabulous because you will at some point find your people. And everyone can get on with it and appreciate the motivation behind why a person dressed the way they did that day.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880267 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:19:40 +0000 Janet 1880267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amen, Lisa. </p> <p>If someone wants to judge me for wearing my workout gear at the grocery store or even the mall, they can kindly look away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880261 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:05:45 +0000 Mel 1880261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa P, I think you touch on an important issue there...</p> <p>I believe that how our clothes make us feel and how our clothes make others feel are two things that are neither the same nor completely distinct. Clothes are a form of communication, whether we want them to be or not. </p> <p>I do agree that we should be slow to judge (or just refrain) on why a particular person would decide to wear work out clothes any given day. There could be a million reasons...</p> <p> What I feel like I need to judge is more the trend of wearing clothing that looks like you'd rather be somewhere else, doing something else...at least that's what it looks like to me...I, too have seen pajamas and exercise wear in church, social parties, school...and it just feels odd. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880253 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:55:19 +0000 LaPed 1880253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm hitting the invisible "like" button, lisa p. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880251 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:53:52 +0000 Mel 1880251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I'm jumping on the no-PJs-in-public train. I LOVE my PJs. They make me feel sleepy and lazy. And that's exactly why they stay in bed and don't go anywhere else. </p> <p>Rachylou, I think what turns me off about work-out wear are the garish colors and loud labels. Plus the fact that it often either skin-tight or kind of shapeless. If you have a model's body you might get away with either one, but most of us don't have model's bodies and need clothes that actually flatter us. </p> <p>Oh, and the SOUND of baggy nylon exercise pants making that SWISHY sound as one walks just drives me NUTS.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm turned off more by whole OUTFITS of exercise clothes more than individual pieces...I have some friends who can wear a smart, sporty jacket or a pair of joggers with their normal clothes and they look great, even trendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880247 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:49:39 +0000 Anonymous 1880247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been discussed often on the forum, and the trouble is, the comments can take on a judgmental tone that somehow only comes out when we talk workout wear. &nbsp;There are always some people offended by the notion of others wearing workout wear for anything other than working out, but isn't that getting a bit tiresome to hear again and again? &nbsp; I read this first thing this morning and have been thinking about it off and on all day while driving . Maybe it's driving that's getting tiresome &nbsp; I think we all get to do what we want, and if someone feels comfortable wearing workout clothes in social occasions, then all the power to them. &nbsp;I also think we have to work at not giving others the side eye when they are dressed in a &nbsp;way we don't " approve" of. &nbsp;I say we, because I'm pretty sure "we" are all guilty of this at one time or another. &nbsp;Sure, I've had days where I haven't changed out of what I wore to the gym , but I figure I'm old enough to know if it's gross or not &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880233 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:15:39 +0000 LaPed 1880233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zibbets, when I was a kid my mom wouldn't let us participate in PJ day at school. She thought it was gross. She's wildly liberal, even radical, about a lot of things, but she drew a stark line at PJs in public. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880229 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:10:32 +0000 MsMary 1880229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will wear my gym gear to do errands on the way home from the gym. I don’t really have enough brain cells to waste any on getting upset about what other people wear. Give or take pj’s in public or shorts in court... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880215 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:59:11 +0000 Zibbets 1880215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh. PJs in public really bother me. I work at a school and I can't stand PJ day. It looks so sloppy.</p> <p>Workout gear doesn't bother me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880209 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:22:50 +0000 Janet 1880209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, athletic gear out in public does not bother me a bit (as long as it’s not somewhere really inappropriate like at church). But pajamas out in public — just no. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880201 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:59:45 +0000 Cardiff girl 1880201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As the above comments have stated it depends ,I do draw the line at sleepwear out and about though.A supermarket near us had to introduce a dress code of no sleepwear as apparently people were doing their shopping in their p.j,s and I have seen a mum going into the school play ground in her slippers to pick the kids up.I m not judging ,I’m just saying I think you should get dressed before leaving the house. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880195 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:33:14 +0000 Suz 1880195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LaPed</b> and <b>Jazzy Dance</b> have given excellent rationales for wearing exercise gear as daily wear. I think some people also find it super comfortable and/or easy. If a person isn't interested in fashion, then gear presents an easy "uniform" that is also washable and practical and durable. Makes sense.&nbsp;</p> <p>For those who do love fashion, it gets a little boring (to answer <b>Rachy'</b>s question). I also don't care for the colour selection as a rule, and don't like the feel of the fabrics for long wear. But that depends. I love my merino winter base layers, for example. So much that I wear them as PJs.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm all for people doing what they like. At the same time, if I'm going out, I really enjoy seeing others who have taken care with their appearance. It's a gift to the world. Adds a bit of zest! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880193 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:21:54 +0000 kkards 1880193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>so.....I'm with Rachylou on the it depends...I think there is "work-out" clothing and there is "gym wear"...for me there is a big difference. work-out wear is anything branded by a sporting good company ie Nike, Athleta etc, for example, I wear these adidas pants sometimes on weekends, but I would never ever actually wear them to the gym -</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880173 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:21:32 +0000 Helena 1880173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is very common in my neighbourhood, and it doesn't bother me really - there are definitely days when it's more practical, and the local gym is located on the upper floor of the grocery store, so there are definitely a lot of women doubling up those particular errands, including me in about 15 minutes! (although I would rarely wear any workout clothing out and about unless I will actually be working out during said outing).&nbsp;</p> <p>That said, I do think clothes worn in public should all meet a standard that includes cleanliness, not being unintentionally see-through, and generally covering parts that should be covered. This is true of workout gear and everything else! I am fully aware I may be completely old-fashioned though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880170 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:09:30 +0000 Jazzy Dance 1880170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have days where there is absolutely no point in changing out of workout clothes, and to be honest, it's the only thing I really dislike about my fitness professional lifestyle. I may have a class at 5.00 am, a client at 9.30 am, a class at noon, and another client at 4.&nbsp; It makes zero sense to go home and change into regular clothes, even if I have to pop into the store for milk or meet a potential client for coffee or whatever. I don't like it, but I can't be convinced there's any sense in doing any differently.&nbsp;</p> <p>Weekends, I dress up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880157 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:45:42 +0000 Sisi 1880157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I&nbsp;think that we are lucky to live in&nbsp;free society where&nbsp;everyone can wear whatever they want ... But I confess that I have a poison eye for sportswear&nbsp; worn like everyday clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880155 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:44:06 +0000 rachylou 1880155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This topic intrigues me. Do y’all hate it because it’s too form fitting, too much like underwear, the garish colours, too boring...? I perhaps am too Star Trek generation. Much of the time now, I feel people look awful baggy in ‘normal’ clothes... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880141 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:06:17 +0000 Sara L. 1880141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've also noticed that wearing work-out gear all day is really popular among the moms that I see.&nbsp; My kids play several sports and I end up at a lot of games on the weekends and many of the mom are wearing gear.&nbsp; It's not for me - I don't like workout gear except to actually work out in and then when I'm done, I change.&nbsp; I don't like walking around in smelly clothes all day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880139 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:59:29 +0000 Aurore 1880139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often wear <i>hiking </i>gear on casual days when I'm on vacation in the mountains, and most people there do the same. </p> <p>But in my everyday life, I live in a rather&nbsp;posh and conservative&nbsp;town&nbsp;where gear as casual wear is considered a big fashion faux-pas.&nbsp;I've only seen teenagers and tourists wear workout clothes for non-workout-related activities in the neighbourhood (athletic shoes, however, are everywhere).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880136 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:34:50 +0000 rachylou 1880136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find it really depends. I like the first two below, but not the last. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880135 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:31:10 +0000 LaPed 1880135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you'll find you're in good company here, Mel. A lot of us are trying to reduce our reliance on gear as casual wear, and many others (including Angie) who view gear as a sort of "necessary evil" so to speak.</p> <p>Here's me take: lot of folks in my cohort (young moms) spend all of their downtime in gear. Lululemon tights, Athleta, etc. As far as I can tell, it's because they view two categories of clothes as essential: the stuff they wear to work (if they work), and the stuff they wear to work out. Casual clothes are pretty far down the list of necessities, especially if everyone else around you is wearing their gym leggings as casual clothes. And if you're trying to plan a wardrobe budget around a changing body (which a lot of young moms are, as they're working off baby weight), then it may make more sense to splurge on gear for a while and scrimp on things like jeans, when you don't even know what size you'll end up in. </p> <p>Also, different types and brands of fitness clothes communicate all kinds things about social status/values/etc, just like any other type of clothes. I think younger people/millennials definitely view their gear as "real" clothes, and are often willing to spend more on a piece of technical apparel than they are on something like jeans. So, I honestly don't think athleisure/gear-as-casual-wear is going away any time soon.</p> <p>Personally, I've put a lot of work into rebuilding my casual wardrobe and *not* relying on fitness gear for daily wear, but I did wear my yoga pants almost daily for close to a year after my son was born. I'm also really lucky in that my workplaces are very casual (and one is an outdoor school, so my "work clothes" sometimes have to be gear!), so I don't need a separate work capsule at this point in my life. If I needed office wear, I expect I would have very little left over in my budget for "casual" clothes, because I absolutely need outdoor gear for the weekends, which I mostly spend hiking, camping, etc. Casual clothes would end up being somewhat low-wear for me in that scenario, and more difficult to justify. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-out-clothesall-day-long#post-1880133 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:28:45 +0000 Toban 1880133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my exercise clothes soley to exercise. I will wear lounge wear around the house around family but no one else. </p>