Gym leggings

Haven't rtft so sorry if been said...H&M are good and also do ones with pockets!

Try Lululemon swiftly tech. You can get hip length ones. They are slim fit without being clingy, super flattering and stay put doing yoga/Pilates/body pump. I have large boobs and a slim waist and they fit nicely (noticed you mention bravissimo, which I think cater for larger cup sizes)

Try Lululemon swiftly tech. They come in different lengths of both the top and the sleeves. I use them for both Pilates/yoga and body pump and they stay put. The long sleeves do in have thumb holes in the cuffs, but they are discreet and tuck away so it's like not having the hole if you don't want to use them

Another vote for sweaty betty power (7/8 for me because I’m only 5’1”). They’ve seen me through CrossFit and a half marathon, they don’t budge, come in nice patterns, have a zip pocket at the back and wash really well. Each pair is worn and washed at least once every week and they still look like new despite being 2 years old

I like ones from Decathlon

Sweaty Betty, Born Nouli, BAM (these are my favourite)

I really like my Born Nouli leggings but I've recently starting buying sets from h&m. I'm sure Sweaty Betty and Lululemon and great but I couldn't justify the price. I do go to SB for sports bras though and their customer service seems great

These t-shirts are the absolute business for workouts! Light but very good quality. They skim rather than cling and are a great length.

https://fitpinkfitness.com/products/lightweight-sports-t-shirt-v-neck-pink-copy

Their leggings are fab too, but I use them as my day-to-day leggings and have a separate exercise stash. This thread is making me realise I have way more leggings than I will ever need😆

Bam are lovely, soft, easy to put on and off

(Sorry @Nezukokamado - hijacking your thread to general gym wear!)

I think these B.A.M. tops look great, but a few reviews say they come up small so am thinking I'd need a 12, and stock is useless. Does anyone have them and can report?

ASOS 4505 leggings with a tie waist, been buying the for over 5 years, they are fab and only £18. I have just picked some new ones up on vinted too so you could pick up a bargain pair to try.

Adanola - I bought two pairs about 3 years ago and they are still in great condition and I wear them all the time!

Sweaty Betty did fantastic Athlete vests for a while - really clingy, didn't ride up, really nice elastic-y material. But I've only ever managed to get these on Vinted. I think they're really old.

Then they changed the formula so that seem better at sweat-wicking but are constantly riding up. Then they just made all their tops huge so even the XXS is too bloody big - I'm not a tiny skinny mini.

So, yes, always on the hunt for good gym top recommendations!

Yes I am forever on the hunt for a decent top.

They all seem to be too short on me and stop at my fattest bit.

I don't want baggy, nothing worse than doing a plank or some other torture that the instructor gives you and your top flapping down towards your head showing everything off.

My current ones are Bravissimo and will need changing soon as they've lasted 7 years already.

Aybl have loads of different options and colours and you can find them on Vinted, not sure how they would hold up for running though.

As others have said, you really don't need to spend a fortune and go for the more popular brands. I've just picked up a couple of pairs from decathlon for a steal. They're supportive, have a pocket, fit nicely and are squat proof. I also have some from the bigger supermarkets which I've found comparable to more expensive pairs. I do a lot of heavy gym based training, run and climb so have definitely put them through their paces. Also, Lidl often have good, cheap gym wear if you keep your eyes peeled.

Crz Yoga on Amazon or Glowmode on Shein. Both excellent.

These look great!

If anyone ever needs shorts the best I have found are Baleaf from Amazon in the 8 inch length.

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Nike One leggings - they’re my all time favourite! Super soft, completely opaque, don’t roll, high comfortable waist. I live in mine

Decathlon very good generally. I bought some more recently which were good, but I'm still also wearing some Kalenji running tights which cost about £9.99 ten years ago and seem to have mysteriously fitted me between sizes 16-18 down to size 10 and still have not split or gone into holes!

Also more recently I bought RXRXCoco on Amazon. Can't testify to their longevity but they are a nice fit and quality.

I have these leggings from Amazon and really like them - good pockets for phone, feel soft, don't bag, not see-through.

Tops are a whole different ballgame though, and if anyone has any recommendations for tops that don't have strategic holes, loads of layers (I get too hot), don't flap about and gape, short sleeves, decently high neck and aren't plastic, I'd love to hear them. Have been looking at the B.A.M. ones, but stocks really low.

I’m considering LNDR. Super expensive but good sales. Would love to hear if anyone has tried them?

I love my Uniqlo leggings - soft and don’t fall down. I’m less keen on my Sweaty Betty ones tbh. They do fall down a little and I like super high waisted as a personal preference.

I would HIGHLY recommend Born Nouli - excellent leggings. I have had pairs I’ve worn for years that look and feel perfect. Lovely prints etc these are without a doubt the best I’ve ever had and I defected from Lululemon to them!

Absolutely.

I agree too! I bought some really nice Puma tops when I started running last year. Still going 8 months later.