I'm Tired of Wearing Black to the Gym, so I'm Trying These 5 Pieces Instead

Woman wearing an orange workout set.

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Not to be basic, but new season, new me. Ever since kicking off 2024, I have, like most people, found myself going to more workout classes than usual. Maybe it's the creeping realization that I'm getting older or the wellness TikTok rabbit holes I went down during my summer vacation, but I'm a born-again fitness convert.

I make a proud effort in talking with my friends about my gym routine and where to find workout clothes that aren't paint-stained leggings and oversize Greek-life T-shirts I collected during my college years. There's always a list of favorites among my fashion friends—Lululemon and Gymshark are classics and repeat buys.

The Venn diagram of "cute workout clothing" and "supportive athletic gear" is getting smaller every month, and brands like ALO, VS Pink, and FP Movement are leading the way for functional and fashionable workout clothing. After scrolling for hours on the clock app, I'm practically a fitness-fashion expert, so shop all of the best colorful workout clothing, including some gym must-haves, below.

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Technicolor Leggings

Retro Printed Fleeces

Monochrome Exercise Dresses

Crew Socks + Colorful Sneakers

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Ana Escalante
Associate Features Editor

Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.