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Shape-Up Rhodes: Cute Workout Clothes (Splurge vs. Bargain)

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Rhodes chapter.

Ditch the oversized t-shirt and check out some stylish picks you can sport in the classroom or at the gym.  Wearing your workout attire to class will remind you of your date with the gym.  It never hurts to look cute while working up a sweat!
 
1.  Gym Bag
 
Splurge: 

 

Lacoste Antares Boston Bag- $160.00
 
Bargain:  

 American Apparel Natural Denim Diagonal Strap Gym Bag- $17.50
 
2.  Running Leggings
 
Splurge: 

Lululemon Athletica Wunder Under Crop- $68.00
 
Bargain: 

C9 by Champion Women’s Running Capri- $21.99
 
 
3.  Yoga Pants
 
Splurge:

 
Lululemon Athletic Grove Pant- $98.00
 
Bargain:  

 
C9 by Champion Semi-Fitted Pants- $19.99
 
4.  Racerback Tank
 
Splurge:

 Lululemon Athletica Power Y Tank- $52.00
 
Bargain:  

 
C9 by Champion Racer Back Cardio Tank- $14.99
 
5.  Fitted Fitness Tee
 
Splurge:  

 
Lululemon Athletica Lively Crewneck Tee- $48.00
 
Bargain:  
 

ASICS Core Short Sleeve T-Shirt- $24.99
 
6.  Athletic Shorts
 
Splurge: 
 

Lululemon Athletica Run: Speed Short- $54.00
 
Bargain:  

Nike Women’s Tempo Track Short- $28.00
 
7.  Baseball Caps
 
Splurge:  

 
Men’s Sport Super Dry Pique Cap- $35.00 
 
Bargain: 

 
Nike Women’s Dri-FIT Feather Lite Cap Basic- $20.00

Chelsea is a junior at Rhodes College, class of 2012, majoring in English and minoring in both Chinese & International Studies. She plans to pursue a career in print or broadcast journalism. Her involvement on campus ranges from serving as co-captain of the varsity field hockey team, to being a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, to writing sports & fashion articles for Rhodes' media outlets. Chelsea has interned at CBS Channel 4 News Boston in the sports room, as well as other companies where she enjoyed internships in event-planning, marketing, fashion, jewelry design, and human rights. Aside from work and school, Chelsea enjoys running, music, singing, and shopping online.