There is no place where it is acceptable to be unfashionable, and the gym is no exception. Looking fierce in the gym is as important as looking great when you go to class or an interview.
For the ladies, make sure that what you wear fits your body shape. If you are thin and tall, wear something to accentuate your legs and waist. Leggings and a tight, colorful T-shirt, for example, can bring out your personality; you want to stay away from boring and ugly. For those of you who have an average body, wearing a little of both loose and tight would be best.
If you are heavier than you want to be, hide those problem areas and emphasize your good parts. The same goes for your cleavage: If you are lacking in chest size, buy a lifting sports bra. If you are well-endowed in this area, you want to downplay it because we all know that it is not attractive to see your breasts hanging out of your outfit. Lawrence Evans, a freshman and fellow fashionista, said he is shocked by many of the outfits women wear to the gym. He wants to see more fashion and wants to see women wearing their own size and not something 12 sizes too small for them.
Tips are available on most major fashion Web sites such as www.style.com, and you can find many designer exercise outfits and accessories on their sites. Make sure to invest in a cute designer bag to place your belongings in.
Always make sure to top off your outfit with a matching headband and stud earrings because your head and face are the most important aspects of your body to flaunt. Ladies – please wear makeup as no one wants to see your pores and imperfections, and I am sure that you do not want other people to see them either. Light foundation – water-based and noncomedogenic – will do fine for this, and a little mascara and eye shadow can bring your eyes out.
As far as the men are concerned, the rules are more lenient, but you should still abide by them. Please wear actual tennis shoes and not construction boots. They make you look trashy. Jeans are not acceptable, and neither are v-shaped bodybuilding pants, unless you are actually a body builder. And let’s face it – most of us are not.
Next up on the lineup are T-shirts (not wifebeaters!). IU freshman Micheal Woods said that wifebeaters are a fashion don’t and do not make anyone look attractive. Wifebeaters should only be worn at home or underneath a T-shirt. T-shirts are cheap and easy to throw on, so there is no reason why they should be dirty. All these clothing articles are available to purchase at your local retailer. Men – just follow these tips and you will be sure to keep the dirty looks away.
Looking fierce is also important after you leave the gym, so make sure to clean up. Men just need to towel off and put on a crisp sweatshirt to be ready for the ladies. Women – wash your makeup immediately after you finish exercising and reapply your regular makeup. Dry off with a towel from your fabulous designer bag and throw on a thin, oversized sweater, and you will be ready for the paparazzi.
Check out these workout favorites:
- Ficcare Wide Metal Stud Headband
- Versace Collection Crystal Logo Tee
- Marc by Marc Jacob Track Pants
- Louis Vuitton LV Speedy Travel Bag
