Things not to wear to the gym

Ever wonder what you shouldn't war to the gym? This week's edition features a few fashion fails I've seen recently. Just no.

1. One strap tanks.
This isn't Dancing With The Stars. It's a workout. And I'm worried your boob is going to fall out. You don't look hot. You look like you're trying too hard, or desperate, or just inappropriate.

2. Neon peach pants.
I saw a cute little girl wear these blinding pants (so much more neon in person) to work out the other day. And while the girl was slim, the pants amplified her cottage cheese butt. It was horrifying.

2. Head to toe hot pink.
I love pink. But don't overdo it. And the reason everyone wears dark capris to the gym is because they're slimming. Neon pants tend to make your thighs and butt look so much worse. This heavy lady wore head to toe to pink to workout one day. I loved that she was working out. And she probably loved her outfit. But the pants screamed to be looked at and and they amplified her problem areas. Wear black. You'll blend in. It's slimming and won't shine a spotlight on your thigh dimples.

What should you wear to the gym:

Long tank that covers your butt and dark bottoms. 

1. Tanks or T-shirts. I prefer dry-wicking fabric to cotton T-shirts. But you won't look out of place in a cotton T-shirt. Also, if you look lumpy in a shirt, go a size up. You shouldn't see lumps in something that fits right. (Cut out backs are really trendy and cool at the moment).

2. Dark capris or leggings. (Pure Barre won't let you wear shorts and I don't like wearing shorts). You want a nice thick fabric that's not see-through. (Patterns are fun but can make your thighs look wider or butt look weird).

3. The right sports bra. Victoria's Secret always makes great ones. Their VS Sport line is pretty great actually.

Workout Wear Wednesday: New Crazy Pants

I've gotten bored with black capri's, my gym uniform. So I've been on a hunt for super crazy pants to work out in. The really colorful ones can be hard to come by. Either they're super pricey or not in my size (apparently I am not the only one whose tired of black.)

I've gotten four pairs, which is more than I need.

The first two were purple Puma print capri's from 6pm.com. One's a small and one's an extra-small. I figured only one would fit and I'd send back what didn't fit, but they both fit and I liked them.

The lighter pair is a tad bit see through, so I'll just wear a long shirt or maybe shorts underneath, but both are super fun.

I ordered these capri's from Fabletics. I'm worried about signing up for their service, but I had to have these pants.

They came in a look fabulous. The fabric is thick and all-around they seem like high quality pants. They're a tiny bit tight in the thighs, but I suppose they fit (they are compression pants. I haven't worn them to work out in, but we'll see.

I thought I was done with crazy pants, but I found these Reebok color blast capri's on the clearance rack at Dick's Sporting goods for $19.99.

All of these pants are super fun. I like clothes that make me smile when I put them on. I can't wait to wear these. I might wear the Reebok pants to TRX tomorrow.