Top for running? Eta more pics

Hi all, haven't been around much as life has been busy, but currently in isolation as DD has covid, so catching up on things I have been meaning to do.

And one such is asking about what to wear with these shorts. It's been great to finally find high waisted running shorts long enough that I don't get thigh chafing, but short enough to wear in hot weather.

My question is what to wear with them.
I have shown three recent outfits. Tops 1 & 2 are wearing out, and I am not sure how flattering they are.

Thoughts for new tops?

I am, as ever, particularly concerned with vertical proportions. I have been attracted to the shorter fitted tops most women at my gym wear, but a bit tentative at the same time.

ETA pics 4-8 in response to Jules suggestions. 4 is a very bagged out running top knotted at the side. 6 and 7 is a camisole, not an actual running top, eg older under in 7

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2 years ago

kellygirl

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I like them all. All of my running tops are high hip length and fitted very much like the first one. 90% of mine are Athleta tanks that I usually just get on sale. Breathable and I find their sizing consistent.

anne

Thanks Kelly! I like the fitted one too
(also I edited the pictures for privacy reasons and that's changed the order around)

Joy

I like 1 and 2 better than 3, but there must be a better choice. What about even less contrast between shorts and top? Or maybe a shorter top?

Thanks Joy, lesser contrast and shorter is a good suggestion.

For me, tops 1 & 2 make me seem huge, but I feel like I am in pretty good shape underneath (or was until iso!)

rachylou

Huh. Well, visually I like the third top best because yes length. The first two do look large to me. But maybe there’s a style that feeks better when you’re running?

Jules

Well I think you look strong and fit in all 3! Certainly not big. I do think you would suit a shorter top as well and that would be in step with the high waist trend. Can you mock something up by tucking in a camisole, or knotting a tee at your waist or something like that, to see how you feel in those proportions? To me it’s kinda a specific look because people are (or were) wearing bicycle shorts as streetwear, but a short running gear top could be cute and sounds like that’s what people are doing at your gym?

Glory

You look amazing and fit! I like the idea of less contrast in the top, either a single colour or a small print that includes the shorts colour. I enjoy the matchy matchy. I would aim for hip length and semi fitted. I think both athleta and lululemon have some good options.

Jules, yes, I will see if I can do such a mock up tomorrow.
Thanks Glory

Some more people pictures added (showing the effects of 4 days isolation overeating I am afraid but try to look past that !)

Well anne I honestly don’t see a problem! I think you can definitely do a short fitted top, in fact I prefer the shorter examples (5,7). The proportions would be both current and flattering.

Actually #4 looks really nice too. I like the colour and it’s almost an ‘outfit’ vs gear.

Thanks Jules, I tend to agree.
A possibility
https://www.rockwear.com.au/sa.....HkQAvD_BwE

Cute - I was going to suggest something slightly cropped like that, and I like the cut out too.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I like them all!

Zaeobi

You look great in all of these but wow #3 is such an unusual but flattering cut on you - a shawl collar wrap tank top for activewear!

Thanks Zaeobi, I picked that one up in an op shop.

I like the added photo tops! Flattering.

Anonymous

3 is my favorite of these. Are you able to get Athleta? They have great tank tops that are a good length and have some elastic on bottom so they don't ride up.

Thanks Suntiger. I don't think we do have Athleta here

Thanks Angie, any insights as to vertical proportions?

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