I have been getting a lot of requests for stylish things to wear when working out. I definitely don't think you ladies should be sporting a old dingy t-shirt and sweat shorts. I am a firm believer that if you dress in tight, dry-fit, functional work out clothes you will feel more confident and energetic. You have to dress the part. One woman who I look to for inspiration is Jessica Biel.
I think Jessica is such a strong role model for women. She is incredibly fit, but not super model fit. She looks strong and muscular. Women are often afraid to look muscular, but if you look at Jessica you can see an example of a woman who is strong and stylish at the same time. Whether she is running with her beau, walking her dogs, lifting weights or doing yoga she looks great.
Jessica is also a great example of how women who are buff and beautiful can still dress fashion forward and feminine. She can kick your butt, but she will do it in lipstick and designer jeans. I love that even with her powerful legs she wears skinny jeans. So many women feel that if they have bigger legs they can't wear skinny jeans. It may look different than it does on Alexa Chung, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't look fabulous.
This weekend get out there and break a sweat and then throw on a gorgeous outfit and feel fit and fabulous.
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Thank you, great inspiration :)
Great post! Jessica Biel is really a good example. She has a great body and good style
Great post! love that girl style...
the third photo is amazing, her body looks soooo good! i love her style- she always gets it right!
I'm with you on that! I love sport and I really think that you can feel more confident and energetic with great work out clothes!Jessica Biel is such a good example! She has an amazing body and great style!
great post! it IS important to look good while you work out! jessica biel really is a great example! gorgeous!
katie
She's def getting me inspired to work out! Don't I feel flabby!!
S
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she is definitely amazing. she definitely manages to look spot on whether she is working out or going out. it's so annoying seeing girls who wear the most inappropriate things when working out.... great post! very inspirational! xx
great post, i love her!
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oh yes im forever buying gym clothes! most recent purchases were a reversable sports bra and a nike dry fit bright pink tank! have to look good as you never know who your gonna meet! my yoga clothes are slacking though! i must take inspiration from jessicas layering! have a fab weekend xxxx
I will say this much, in person she is tiny. I was surprised because I always thought she was fit and healthy, which she is, but in person she is very skinny.
I will say this much, in person she is tiny. I was surprised because I always thought she was fit and healthy, which she is, but in person she is very skinny.
Great post. I have to say since you posted about not being afraid to "bulk up" a bit, I have been much more confident using the weight machines at my gym. I definitely would rather look fit than stick thin. Thanks for all of the advice!
Love this. Thank you!
I have always envied those ppl that take the time to coordinate their outfit for the gym....I'm just not there yet...its hard enough to get the energy to get out of the bed, that adding the stress of getting a coordinating outfit would be just too much....so I'm still in the old tee and unmatching shorts stage,but at least I go right???? :)
jen
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I totally agree with you there, she's always photographed looking great whilst exercising. She's stylish, proud of her body and proud to say that she likes to keep fit in interviews. Unlike gym bunnies that claim to hate working out!
I really like Jessica Biel! She does have some great looks(:
I agree - she's definitely an inspiration. I used to create an incentive for myself - if I got enough workouts in for the week, I got to pick out a cute new exercise piece of clothing. Worked like a charm!
Becca
Great looks! The only thing I've found with tighter fitting pants is the problem of sweat in places that...um...make it look like you had an accident. Maybe that's t.m.i. Sorry! haha...but really, when I know I'm doing a really intense workout I'll wear some loser fitting gym shorts with spandex underneath.
I totally agree about looking the part. I tend to be a lot more positive about working out when I feel like I look good! Oh and for larger chested girls, a good fitting sports bra is ESSENTIAL! You don't want those girls bouncing around...it hurts.
Ok...I hope you don't mind that I added my own ideas. haha. I am glad you chose Jessica Biel! She's stunning.
love it!! Sometimes Im tempted to just throw on an old T-shirt and gross shorts because I havent wanted to spend money on gym clothes. Your post has inspired me to invest in myself and spend some cash on nice gym clothes :)
I have the tendency to wear the same thing to the gym almost everytime (or a variation) but it's an equation that works. Knee length yoga pants sports bra with long tank top over knotted at the hip. Or my fitted black gym tank top. All are a variation of black or blue/blue green.
I love this post!! And jessica biel has a sick body, makes me excited for working out. Also I think that a lot of fashion is dying to be worn by girls that are curvy and muscular. Although you still have to be careful. I have very muscular arms and i know some clothes either make me look like a man or fantastically defined. But i think everything looks better now that I'm more muscular. Thanks for the post taylor!
-Jenna D www.smittenideology.blogspot.com
I love this post. I can't agree with you mor. I have always loved Jessica Biel!
Xo
Jen
you all inspire me! I love how dedicated to health you all are! xoxo
I love her so much! And these are great photos- they show off her body without being too flashy. Great stuff!
I couldn't agree more, Taylor about wearing fitting and fun workout clothes. When I wear the right top, I find myself doing more arm weights. Also, I often run errands after working out, so looking somewhat cute is a bonus. I love that you profiled JB. She always looks great and natural working out.
Have a good weekend! Hopefully we get some sunshie in the bay area!
M
I love Jessica - she's such an inspiration as are you! :)
Oh thank you Alicia!!
Great post! :)
nice post!!!!
x amber
Such a great idea for a post! I love that Jessica Biel always looks her best, even when she's working out. That's not easy to do but she makes it look effortless!
She Really Can Pull An Outfit Together Though.
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love this post. thanks for the inspiration!
xoxo
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I love this feature. I think another thing that's so great about Jessica is that she clearly cares about her fitness. There are so many actresses/models/singers that act like they don't give a damn and that attitude just isn't as inspiring to real women.
xoxo, Ashley
This was great, Taylor. Thank you. I've been trying to get back into shape, but finding motivation has been really tough. I love the way Jessica Biel dresses in and out of the gym. She is so perfectly fit.
I totally agree, if you dress frumpy you will be less motivated when you workout. It's definitely not a fashion show, but feeling confident in what you wear will kick up your drive to work harder!
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i'm with ya, jessica biel is amazing! thanks for sharing stylish tips for the gym:) she definitely looks fab in all her workout gear!
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great post-been working on a workout one myself! are you heading to the chictopia event next month? hope to see you there!
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This is great. Jessica is HOT! This inspires me to work out. Too bad I am at the office :(
Daya
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she is so motivating! Ive been working on a jessica biel booty all summer ;)
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