Affordable Workout Clothes

With brands like Lululemon and Athlete dominating the market, budget-friendly workout clothes can be hard to find. Fear not, though! We compiled a list of places to find budget-friendly athletic wear that doesn’t skimp out on quality. 

Whether it’s comfortable sweats for the gym or a top you can use for running and going out with friends, athleisure provides quick and versatile outfits for any occasion. While it’s easy to be enticed by practical styles, it’s also easy to be fooled by high prices of these garments. Erin Pritchett, coach of the Metea Valley Dance Team explains that she often finds herself “spending over $80 each for simple black leotards”. Clothing brand owner Maggie McInnis talks about the business side of things, as “providing low-cost clothing to consumers is hard when wholesale items have risen in price.”

Faculty researcher Alberto F. Cavallo from Harvard University examined the relationship between stockouts and inflation. His findings show that throughout the pandemic, a huge rise in temporary and permanent stockouts affected most countries and sectors. A majority of these stockouts still remain. Despite price increases and a fluctuating economy, not all hope is lost! We made a list of places to search if you want to find quality athletic clothes on a budget:

Where to Purchase

Amazon

According to the national library of medicine, the use of home fitness products has increased in popularity over the past two years. With home fitness on the rise, so are home delivery services. With convenience in mind, amazon’s selection can couple your at home workouts with simple pieces you can rely on. If you’re a prime member, free shipping and special sales allow you to break a sweat in nice athletic clothes without breaking the bank. Check out Amazon’s pages for mens' clothing clothing and women's clothing clothing.

Target

Target's All in Motion brand has been a go-to for many since its launch in January 2020, as a size-inclusive activewear brand. Target has been pushing size inclusivity for years, ranging their sizes from S-3XL. The collection has different price points - which fit anyone’s budget. Prices range from $3.99-$69.99.

A lot of the items have wick or heat-tech capabilities, wicking, water resistance, or UPF50+ protection. Most, if not all of the products, claim to have odor protection and signature details like hidden pockets, etc. Reviews confirm these features.

Gymshark

For anyone who regularly goes to the gym, you will know that this brand is a popular one. With material that withstands both sweat and stretch, Gymshark is a very popular mainstream company that has sales every so often. When they do, it's like Black Friday - but no need to wait until then, because these sales occur approximately once a month.

Platos Closet

Stores like Goodwill and Plato’s Closet are great for both the environment and your wallet. Up-cycled clothing can be a hit or miss, but with the right amount of searching, you are bound to find athletic pieces that you can donate or sell back to the companies when you’re ready to part with your garments.

Zappos

For name-brand activewear and footwear and free 365-day shipping and returns, Zappos is your place to shop. They have a vast inventory with many popular brands and frequent sales. 

Aerie

Made with trends in mind, Aerie is good for someone who keeps up with the internet and likes to be active. Their clothing is said to have light to medium support. With a viral following and updated styles on a monthly basis, the Aerie collections provides fun and fashionable clothing that will do justice for you AND your Instagram feed

Marshalls

With over 1,000 retailers in the US, Marshalls is a staple store for anyone looking for discounted workout clothing. Marshalls is well-known for having brands like Adidas, Champion, and Reebok at discounted prices. They also get overflow from places like local boutiques, which is great if you want unique styles for less.

H&M

This is a site that both men and women on tiktok and instagram swear by for basics. Simple tees and shorts start at $7.99 and typically stay in the $12-$25 range. Check out the Men’s clothing and the Women’s clothing from H&M.