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    Anyone know any stores that have cute workout clothing I can go try on? I've ordered two outfits on ebay by babalu fashions and they're cute online but they don't look so good on. They crinkle in the back and materials are cheap. I like Bia Brazil but I had to send both those babalu outfits back and want to try on cute stuff in person.

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    I'm not sure what look you're going for, but Victoria's Secret now has a line of workout wear. And there's Lulu Lemon, of course. Both are a bit too expensive for my tastes...

    VSX: http://www.victoriassecret.com/victorias-secret-sport
    For sports bras, you can search by the level of support you're looking for, and then pick a style you like: http://www.victoriassecret.com/victo...rt/sports-bras

    Lulu Lemon: http://shop.lululemon.com/products/c...men;tops;tanks

    Personally, I just buy Champion stuff from Target. They have far more options online: http://www.championusa.com/workout-c...k-tops---camis

    All of these (VS, LL, and Champion) are made with very high-quality materials that will last you a long time.

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    ^ The Bia Brazil and Babalu are the look I'm going for. The V.S. stuff looks cute. Do you know if they have it in the stores? Because everything I've ordered from the catalogue has been crappy quality.

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    I find some really cute pieces at tjmaxx here and there. I know you said store, but I've ordered from San Diego fit.. They have Bia Brazil and other brands. Good quality, but tops aren't supportive enough for running, def more for looks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by michele11 View Post
    ^ The Bia Brazil and Babalu are the look I'm going for. The V.S. stuff looks cute. Do you know if they have it in the stores? Because everything I've ordered from the catalogue has been crappy quality.
    Oh wow, really? That surprises me. The VS stuff is the only brand I haven't bought anything from out of the ones I mentioned - I just assumed that VS would be high-quality because I couldn't imagine it not being good stuff... I don't know if they have any in stores.

    VSX has some great workout videos online though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICHcm...hFfghw&index=1

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    Quote Originally Posted by GummyBear View Post
    I find some really cute pieces at tjmaxx here and there. I know you said store, but I've ordered from San Diego fit.. They have Bia Brazil and other brands. Good quality, but tops aren't supportive enough for running, def more for looks.
    I've seen that site. Have you bought the bia brazil? The shit is expensive so I want to make sure it isn't shit quality like babalu. The pants are like 60-100 and the tops are 50 and up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by charlie61 View Post
    I'm not sure what look you're going for, but Victoria's Secret now has a line of workout wear. And there's Lulu Lemon, of course. Both are a bit too expensive for my tastes...

    VSX: http://www.victoriassecret.com/victorias-secret-sport
    For sports bras, you can search by the level of support you're looking for, and then pick a style you like: http://www.victoriassecret.com/victo...rt/sports-bras

    Lulu Lemon: http://shop.lululemon.com/products/c...men;tops;tanks

    Personally, I just buy Champion stuff from Target. They have far more options online: http://www.championusa.com/workout-c...k-tops---camis

    All of these (VS, LL, and Champion) are made with very high-quality materials that will last you a long time.
    I was going to contribute but this is exactly what I wanted to say. VS & Lulu are great but Lulu yoga pants are $100 and work out tops are around $50. VS is expensive also. Lulu also is being sued and recalled all of their black yoga pants recently for quality issues.

    I bought 2 Lulu yoga pants & 1 crop and they are not the best quality. I have work out clothes from target that look just as good, are more comfortable, and last longer.

    Target C9/champion even has cute sets. I have a running short in charcoal with baby blue accents & a matching baby blue top. I recently got gorgeous pink & black capri & tank set.

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    ^Wow, I'm surprised to hear that about Lulu! I was in their store and was impressed by the quality (but dashed out upon seeing their prices). Interesting...

    It's hard to go wrong with Champion. They've been around forever and really know their shit. Target has a good selection, but it looks like Champion's online store may be the way to go for variety.

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    ^ I use to get all my workout stuff at target but I want something cuter to throw on to wear out and about like those brands I posted but I want to be able to try them on. I use to like otomix and they use to have that at sports authority but I don't like that style anymore. Bebe use to have a store called ph8 that had cute stuff but they closed after like 1 year of being open.

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    I have a sports bra, tank top from the VSX line. I haven't worked out I'm them, I usually stick to my Nike/UnderArmour for that. They feel good, like normal workout gear, I'm just not sure of the durability.

    If you have a VS outlet in reasonable distance, get them from there like I did. The outlet stores are packed with the workout gear. VS isn't the best quality (especially for the price). Some may disagree though. I've heard/read about bras falling apart soon after being bought. That hasn't happened to me, but there are too many complaints to ignore.

    The NYC stores have VSX in store to try on, I'm not sure about other places. I'm guessing its for bigger city/ high traffic stores.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PleasureVictim View Post
    I have a sports bra, tank top from the VSX line. I haven't worked out I'm them, I usually stick to my Nike/UnderArmour for that. They feel good, like normal workout gear, I'm just not sure of the durability.

    If you have a VS outlet in reasonable distance, get them from there like I did. The outlet stores are packed with the workout gear. VS isn't the best quality (especially for the price). Some may disagree though. I've heard/read about bras falling apart soon after being bought. That hasn't happened to me, but there are too many complaints to ignore.

    The NYC stores have VSX in store to try on, I'm not sure about other places. I'm guessing its for bigger city/ high traffic stores.
    Good to know!

    It seems really odd to me that VS wouldn't put out high-quality workout gear. It seems like a marketing goldmine for them. They've built up a reputation as having the sexiest models in the world, and now everyone wants to know how to get that "Victoria's Secret body." I almost feel like they could be more successful with an exercise line than with their regular stuff - ha!

    I mean seriously, I could watch those VSX videos like they're TV - Doutzen's voice and body are to die for! Not to mention Candice, etc...

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    ^ Doutzen Cruize and Adriana lima are my faves! Everything I get from there falls apart. My pajama bottoms and tops all had holes in them a year or so after I bought them. I didn't even know they had outlet stores. I'll check and see if there's one by me. The stuff is kinda like bebe sport.

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    ^That's disappointing for such a major, pricey brand. It should be an easy home run for them to make nice clothing, since their customer base is willing to pay for it.

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    honestly i get my stuff from walmart. they have really cute wife beater tank tops with cute designs on them and soffee style shorts and foldover yoga pants and shorts.

    and i prefer all cotton when im working out (more breathable, doesn't hold on to sweat or smear sweat against yoru skin like that "seamless" nylon bullshit material) and they have a lot of cotton stuff.

    plus the stuff is wicked cheap so you can stock up and get a million things so you aren't constantly needing to do laundry

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    ^Good suggestion.

    Do you ever buy sports bras there? I'm totally with you on the cotton thing, but bras are a bit different.

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    I know of the best workout clothes everrr!!!!
    http://shopblogilates.com/

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    On a related side note, one of my favorite things to do while working out is to watch the Victoria's Secret fashion shows. They tend to have great music, and they're super motivating because the women have such incredible bodies. You can watch them on your phone - they're a bit trickier to find because youtube users have to specifically approve their videos for use on phones. It's easy to find the 2010 fashion show (one of my favorites to work out to). I can find 2012 doing a search for "2012 Victoria's Secret show" and scrolling way down. Just look for something that's about 40 minutes long - those are the complete fashion shows.

    And a second plug for the VSX videos for workout ideas. The girls are surprisingly good at presenting the moves and being professional. Dem ladies are not fuckin' around.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGpbjQwCSJA

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW658h5RG5w

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    Quote Originally Posted by charlie61 View Post
    ^Good suggestion.

    Do you ever buy sports bras there? I'm totally with you on the cotton thing, but bras are a bit different.
    YES. i also buy my sports bras there and they are the only ones i will wear. complete support, made out of cotton, and no underwire.
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    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Danskin-No...t-Bra/14520436 is the link to buy.

    at $12 a piece, you can't beat it. i would pay $40 a piece for these freaking bras. and I'm 34dd/36d implants so i need and want the support comfort wise. i can't live without these.

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    in addition, their tank tops/shorts separates are like $5 a piece. can't beat it. and so comfy and breathable. i can't get enough!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by miss1dancypants View Post
    YES. i also buy my sports bras there and they are the only ones i will wear. complete support, made out of cotton, and no underwire.

    at $12 a piece, you can't beat it. i would pay $40 a piece for these freaking bras. and I'm 34dd/36d implants so i need and want the support comfort wise. i can't live without these.
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    Stella McCartney for Adidas has some really cute stuff

    http://www.adidas.com.au/adidas-by-S...,en_AU,sc.html

    as does Lorna Jane

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    VS knows they can ride off of their name. They CAN make products that last with the amount they charge for their wares. But they don't have to because they're the lingerie giant in the country. It's possible the clothes are well made- I'll use my pieces from them more often to see how it goes.

    The outlet is awesome! It's like a semi-annual sale year round. Bras $19 & up, panties $3-6 & up. I usually go when the holiday sales are to get the biggest discount.
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    I have one Bia Brazil sports bra, the others are Vata I think it's called, the BB is of higher quality. Never tried the pants bc of the price, I just try to match them with black or grey from Target or Tjs. Target gets the cutest pants, and then I'll pair them with one of the wife beater type tanks.

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    Lulu lemon sports bras are excellent quality, not cheap tho. Gap Body is good.

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    Thanks guys but I'm looking for bia brazil style stuff. Check out their stuff.

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