How do you feel when you leave the gym? Not emotionally, because, hello, endorphins. But, appearance-wise? Do you feel like you want to run into your ex for a stop and chat, or like you want to run home unscathed because your exercise garb involves a too-big college T-shirt, stained sweats, and mismatched socks?
If you're not in the latter camp, odds are you're somewhere in the middle, because, let's face it, you've got enough going on. Who has time to look cute for the gym? However, despite the fact that turning the treadmill into a catwalk shouldn't be a priority of anyone's, there are some super easy tricks for looking good in workout clothes. So good, in fact, that you can wear them all day and not feel like schlub. Two birds, one stone.
Here, 13 tips for wearing your gym clothes all day. Because not everyone has time for a shower.
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Go All Black
One of the first, and perhaps the biggest, rules of thumb for looking good in exercise gear is to choose something all black, or at the very least, dark. Not only is all black always chic, but nothing screams "I'm still in workout clothes!" like hot pink yoga pants.
Check out: Katarina Yoga Pant, ($78; yummielife.com</a>); Nike PRO Dri-Fit Tank ($28, nordstrom.com)
Bring a Spare
No need to slip into stilettos after your yoga session, but strapping on a different shoe, such as Uggs (we know, ugh) or a flip-flop if it's warm enough, definitely helps with the gym-to-real-life transition.
Check out: Ugg Short Boots ($129.99, bloomingdales.com</a>); Multi-strap Flip Flops ($12.94, oldnavy.com)
Ditch the Ratty Tees
While it's not necessary to drop a quarter of your paycheck for a cool name-brand tank, avoid wearing things you'd be embarrassed being seen in to the gym. It sounds simple enough, but we're so busy we often just grab whatever's closest and run out. Invest in a few pieces — even if they're plain white V-necks — that you'd consider wearing whether you worked out or not.
Check out: White V Neck Loose T-Shirt ($9, romwe.com</a>); Metallic Nike T-Shirt ($30, footlocker.com)
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Throw a Flannel Over It
You'll look both grungy-chic and pulled together.
Check out: Plaid Flannel Shirt ($17.90, forever21.com</a>); Woolrich The Pemberton Shirt ($49, zappos.com)
Leave the Bulky Socks at Home
Cardinal rule for wearing leggings and sneakers all day: Don't let your socks show!
Check out: Under Armour Lo Lo Socks ($10, sportsauthority.com</a>); Nike Dri-Fit Low Socks, 6-pack ($18, zappos.com)
Match, Please
Most of us don't want to run around town in our exercise clothes, because often there's not a lot of rhyme or reason to them. Green shirt, blue pants — it's all a blur. You'll feel much less pressure to change out of your workout clothes if they match.
Check out: Ideology Go Red for Women Graphic Tank ($29.50, macys.com</a>); Nike Leg-A-See Printed Leggings ($30, nike.com)
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Put a Cap on It
Clearly, nothing can hide post-workout hair like a good old-fashioned cap.
Check out: American Needle Washed Canvas Baseball Hat ($24, urbanoutfitters.com</a>); Xhilaration Solid Cap ($6.99, target.com)
Rock a Cardigan
Tank top. Leggings. Cardigan. Who even needs the gym when you've got an outfit like this?
Check out: Draped Cardigan ($15, hm.com</a>); Perfect Fit Mixed Tape Sweater ($50, jcrew.com)
Slip into a Leather Jacket
Let's be real here: No one really can look sloppy when they've got a chic little biker jacket on.
Check out: Faux Leather Moto Jacket ($25, burlingtoncoatfactory.com</a>); BB Dakota Tamela Vegan Leather Jacket ($109, urbanoutfitters.com)
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Find Yourself a Cropped Sweatshirt
Weird? Kind of. Cute? Hell yeah! Everyone will be so distracted by the adorableness of your cropped sweatshirt that no one will even notice you're in workout clothes.
Check out: Truly Madly Deeply Brit Cropped Sweatshirt ($49, urbanoutfitters.com</a>); Plain Cropped Hoodie ($8, amazon.com)
Track Pants Can Be Cute
Old-school track pants, especially when paired with the right top (think minimal), can look super cool — and they're totally acceptable for all-day wear. Did you just get off a red-eye or come from the gym? No one will know.
Check out: Adidas Tiro 15 Track Pant ($45, ycmc.com</a>); Nike Avenger Knit ($35, nike.com)
Yaaaasss Jogging Pants
Jogging pants. They're the new yoga pants — only better, because you can wear them with a T-shirt, tank top, or sweater and still look pulled together and cool.
Check out: Night-In Pocket Sweatpants ($55, madewell.com</a>); Sweatpants ($20, hm.com)
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Wear a 'Normal' Shirt
Hitting up the gym then heading somewhere else? Don't go home and change. Just wear a regular ol' shirt to exercise in with comfy pants and sneaks. No need to get all workout-gear fancy.
Check out: Merona Boatneck Tee ($8.40, target.com</a>); Striped Boatneck T-Shirt ($39.50; factory.jcrew.com)
