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Activewear guides and fabric know-how

Plain answers to the questions we hear most: how to choose leggings and sports bras, what seamless means, how to read a fabric label, how to measure yourself and how to care for your activewear.

The 7-Piece Activewear Capsule: 15 Outfits, Gym to Travel

Build an activewear capsule from 7 pieces: 2 sports bras, a long-sleeve top, 3 bottoms and a jacket make 15 outfits for gym, errands and travel.

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The Best Leggings Under $20: 7 Picks for Every Workout

Our 7 best leggings under $20, picked by fabric, colour range and size range: seamless, brushed, matte and high-waisted styles from $13.99.

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Leggings Compared: Lululemon vs Alo vs Gymshark vs OVI

Price and listed fabric of popular leggings from Lululemon, Alo and Gymshark compared with OVI: all nylon-spandex blends, priced from $16.99 to $118.

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The Best Matching Workout Sets: 8 Picks Under $40

8 of our best matching workout sets under $40: seamless, halter, cross-back, cami and flared sets, picked by fabric, colour range and fit options.

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The Best Sports Bras Under $20: 6 Picks by Style

6 of our best sports bras under $20: cross-back, seamless, strappy and minimal styles, picked by fabric, colour range and size range.

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The Best Tennis Skirts, Skorts and Dresses Under $40

Our best tennis skirts, skorts and dresses under $40: pleated skirts, high-waisted skorts, a cami dress and a matching set, picked by fabric and colour range.

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The Best Men's Gym Clothes Under $25: 6 Picks

6 of our best men's gym clothes under $25: gym shorts in sizes up to 5XL, heavyweight and soft cotton tees, joggers and a matching shorts set.

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How to Choose Leggings: Length, Rise, Fabric and Fit

How to choose leggings: compare full, 7/8, bike short and flared lengths, waistband height, fabric feel and pockets, and match each style to your activity.

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Are Leggings See-Through? How to Check at Home

Are your leggings see-through? Learn the stretch and bend test, and how fabric weight, knit, color and fit affect how opaque leggings look in daylight.

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How to Choose a Sports Bra: Styles, Straps and Fit

How to choose a sports bra: racerback, criss-cross, halter and strappy backs, coverage, removable pads, matching style to activity and a simple fit check.

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Seamless vs Cut & Sew Activewear: What's the Difference?

Seamless vs cut & sew activewear explained: how each is made, how they feel and look, the design options of each, and which one suits the way you dress.

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Nylon vs Polyester vs Cotton Activewear: Which Fabric?

Nylon vs polyester vs cotton activewear compared: how each fiber feels, what the spandex percentage changes, and how to read a fabric line like 75/25.

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How to Measure Yourself for Activewear Sizes

How to measure your waist, hips, bust and underbust for activewear, what to do between sizes, and how fit differs for leggings, bras, sets and one-pieces.

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How to Style a Matching Workout Set, Studio to Street

How to style a matching workout set: what a set is, seamless vs cut & sew, mixing pieces, choosing colours and wearing it from studio to street.

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Tennis Skirt vs Skort vs Dress: Which Should You Choose?

Tennis skirt, skort, skirt set or dress? Compare built-in shorts, lengths, pleated vs A-line cuts and ball pockets, plus golf and off-court styling.

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Jumpsuit vs Bodysuit vs Unitard: Activewear One-Pieces

Activewear jumpsuit, bodysuit or unitard? Compare one-piece styles, short vs long legs, backs and necklines, torso-length sizing and practical tips.

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How to Choose Swimwear: Bikinis, One-Pieces and Cover-Ups

How to choose swimwear: bikini set vs one-piece vs cover-up, top and bottom styles, nylon and polyester swim fabrics, care after pool or sea, and fit tips.

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Men's Gym Clothes: What to Wear for Every Workout

Men's gym clothes explained: training short lengths, tees and tanks, joggers, polyester blends vs cotton, fitted vs relaxed cuts and outfits by workout.

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How to Wash Activewear So It Lasts Longer

How to wash activewear: cold water, inside out, no fabric softener, no high dryer heat and air drying, plus how to rinse and wash swimwear after each wear.

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Activewear glossary

Spandex, flatlock seams, racerback, skort — every term on our product pages, explained in one place: open the glossary.

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