The cost of gym clothes!

[Summerbay23]

Aibu to ask where do you buy your gym gear if you’re a gym bunny?

My DD is 20 and goes to the gym or runs most days. It’s her birthday soon and amongst other things I was going to get her leggings, sports bra etc but all the brands seem so expensive (gymshark, lulumon etc).

Is there anything that’s still cool for a young person but won’t break the bank?

Not for a birthday but some of the Primark stuff is amazing. They do some of the softest most comfortable high waist leggings I have ever worn for about £11

It’s really not. Apart from the fact she’d stand out like a sore thumb gym wear is much more comfortable and suitable.

I came on to say this but I'm in my 50s. I love their sports gear

Yeah, because that's what a teenager/20-something will want to wear, isn't it?

It’s a gift. For her 20 year old daughter. Do you just buy the very basic, ugliest stuff you can find for your loved one’s birthday?

Personally I enjoy putting my gym outfits together (and I’m not young) and I don’t want to sweat my arse off in a pair of joggers.

I was going to suggest H&M as well @Summerbay23 Thats where my 25yo dd goes.

I used to buy sweaty Betty and lululemon but now I buy adidas. The Stella McCartney range is lovely.

I don’t think they’re aimed at an older crowd. It’s more that young people have been priced out of these brands and looking for cheaper brands.

i would get Oner over Gymshark just because it’ll feel more special for a present

Uniqlo but I'm in my 50s and wear the same items every time I go. Dh calls it me PE kit

I get all my gym clothes from Sainsbury’s.Not sure about buying from there for a birthday present,but worth a look.

Looking at leggings, gym shark are literally half the price of sweaty betty. I imagine that’s why young people are buying them. Same reason that young people are more likely to shop Primark than Cos. No idea whether or not the quality is comparable in this case.

Where I live Adanola, Sweaty betty & New balance are what my mum mates and I wear (40’s). Younger ones are Alo, Lululemon, Nike, Gymshark, Adidas etc.

Adidas have a decent sale at the moment.

Another vote for H&M Move - Uniqlo has some good pieces too.

She's 20 and it's for a present.
She's not cleaning the house

Sports Direct by far the cheapest place for branded items

I get mine from Sweaty Betty but a youngster wouldn't want to, and a pair of leggings is £90. I guess they wear Halara if they're on a budget.

Came here to say H&M but I see lots of other PPs have beat me to it.

Honestly, there is no point buying some random item from primark or tkmaxx if it’s meant to be a present.

if you don’t want to spend much then just get her a gift voucher (for an amount you can afford) for a brand she will actually want - e.g. gym shark. Then she can top it up and buy something that she likes and that fits. (Speaking as the mother of a gym addict.)

Fellow vinted lover here, fraction of the price! Xx

I've found pep and Co in poundland good actually,not sure if they would be considered cool although they don't really have any branding on them so 🤷🏼‍♀️

Agree TK Maxx. Also our nearest McArthur Glen has Sweaty Betty and Under Armour shops.

Bam are lovely and soft

In addition to the Aybl and Anadola recommendations, try Tala and Born Nuoli.

I agree! And the quality doesn’t match! I only
buy Sweaty Betty on sale, never buy Lululemon (wouldn’t pay that much for gym gear) or yes like other posts try Vinted ‘new with tags‘

Glowmode on Shein is amazing and a fraction of the price! They are dupes of Adanola.