One of my personal pet peeves is people who wear workout clothes when they aren’t working out. I’m not talking those who are headed to the gym and run an errand on the way - I’m talking the people who live in workout clothes out of sheer laziness. (Likewise I don’t understand people who workout in jeans.) I swore to myself, when I started getting more interested in health and fitness that I would not be that person. That I would take the time each morning to get dressed up, to spend a little time on my appearance in order to show up to the day ready to conquer it.
But then the City Pant was invented.
Athleta has a new line called the City Pant, which is meant to be the perfect transition item - the one you can wear on all your errands or a morning shopping trip and then head right to the gym for an intense workout. I admit. I was skeptical. Workout clothes usually tend to look like workout clothes. It’s pretty obvious when someone is wearing their yoga pants at the mall. But when the Aspire Ankle Pants arrived in the mail, I pulled them out and looked at them in confusion for a minute. Was I looking at everyday pants or workout clothing?
At first glimpse they look like something that I would wear as a great basic everyday pant in the summer time. The light-weight fabric will be perfect for the warmer temperatures. The style, with its cropped length, tapered leg, and zipper pockets, is chic and current. They didn’t look like something I would wear to the gym. But then again, the material is one that wicks sweat and breathes, which is ideal for the gym.
I slipped them on as I ran out on a day of errands that would ultimately culminate in an hour spent at the gym. With a cute top and non-sporty shoes, these bottoms from the City Pants collection work perfectly for a day out. I never once felt or really looked like I was supposed to be working out. The pants are comfortable and chic. And then at the gym, they are perfect for a day of strength and conditioning. I was able to easily run through my weekly routine - jump squats, v-ups, burpees, single-leg deadlifts, plank with arm/leg lift, etc… (I did a little cardio in them but don’t feel they are ideal for a long run since they don’t seem to stay at the waist.)
I’ve worked out in these pants several time already and love the ease with which on a busy day I can transfer from work to workout without an entire wardrobe change.
Gear in this post includes: Aspire Ankle Pants, Double Dare Radical Bra, Green Pop Space Dye Tee, Razzleberry Pacifica UPF Tee, Rocket Dog and Asics gym shoes.
Sidenote: Jump squats and burpees are death.
I workout every day, so these would be awesome for me. Especially on those days that I have errands to run before spin class.
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Those pants are the perfect blend of comfort and practicality, while still looking ‘passable’ for public consumption. It doesn’t help to have a nice toned figure to show them off now, does it?
Oh those look great! I have been working out a lot more lately — these would be the perfect pants!!
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These pants look and sound awesome, need to get a pair!
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Those look great! I love that green top, too!
I do lovemy sweatpants I wear tons of yoga pants are the best thing ever of course I walk every morning and the g to yoga classes in the afternoon, The city pants however look amazing I think I need a pair.
Those are really cute! I can totally see switching out sneakers for flats and looking great for running around throughout the day.
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Those are some really nice pants! They look super comfy, but not like glorified pj’s!
I love these pants! They are comfortable and stylish at the same time!
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You had me sold at wicks sweats and breathes! Two things I look for in workout wear!
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This is such a cute workout outfit. I wear the weirdest clothes when I exercise, and need some cute outfits!
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These would be great for me! I love how they don’t look like normal workout pants.
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I love the shirt and will be checking out this site.
I need to get new workout pants now that spring is here. Time to head outside and start exercising again.
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Everything looks so comfy and I am seriously crushing on those colorful sneakers! Those are SO cute!
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Great review, the pants look and sound great!
They Look So Comfy I Must Get A Pair Thank You!
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You’ll want to smack me then. I live in sweats at present. However, I have a really good excuse. Or two.
Reason One - I am working (with my husband) to get our motorhome ready for the trip of a lifetime, and its often grotty work. I am NOT wrecking my nice clothes.
Reason two - our son’s dog. She sheds horribly, to the point where our m/h is full of (long, stick-to-everything-and-won’t-wash/vac-off) white dog hair, even though she doesn’t come in here, and we brush ourselves off every time we’ve been near her. Again, not wrecking my nice clothes.
The day we hit the road permanently, I will toss the old gear I wear here. Travelling will be done in sweats, but when we stop for more than a night, proper clothes will be worn.
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I need to get myself a pair of these!
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Those are really cute! I love how versatile they are. My pet peeve isn’t so much people walking around in workout clothes, it people that walk around in pajama pants. Drives me nuts!
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The City Pant sounds a looks awesome! I need my workout clothes to be comfy and I think these would be great to exercise in.
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I could definitely use a pair of those! They look so comfy but still stylish.
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great job! Your exercise wear looks so comfy!
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Those are awesome pants! I’d love having them because I always change after I get home before working out and it wastes so much time.
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Yep, those are something worth wearing all day. They’re really cute!
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I love the pants and your pictures. Makes me want to get off the couch and go work out
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Really nice looking. I would like to wear them. Look comfy also.
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If workout clothes look good people are more likely to wear them and more likely to work out.
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Very cute! I wear my workout clothes almost all the time. They are always so comfy and gets me motivated every time! lol!
I love those pants! Super cute and you look great in them! Looking stylish while working out is a super bonus!
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Something that can transition like this just might help me get to the gym more often. Less time changing and planning means more time running…and every minute counts!
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