A Dummies Guide to Fitness Apparel: Palm Beach Athletic Wear

I did one of those color runs last month where you start the race clean and pristine, but by the time you cross finish line you look like an exploded rainbow.  While I was waiting in the packet pick up line, the conversation with my fellow color runners turned to what we would be wearing to race.  I mentioned that even though they claimed the color would wash out, I wasn't willing to risk my good workout clothes.  What if it didn't wash out completely?  I shared that I planned on wearing old crappy clothes that I didn't care about.  A man turned to me and said, "Aren't all workout clothes old crappy clothes you don't care about?"  The poor man was clearly, well...a man.  (No offense intended to my well-dressed men friends).  It is quite the opposite, my friend. 

If it wasn't for the dress code requirements of my corporate day job, I would live in athletic wear.  I'd rather spend my hard earned money on workout clothes than on clothes for cubicle sitting work.  I am a bargain hunter when it comes to my work clothes, but nothing but the best will do for my workout gear.  Why?  It has to be high quality performance wear.  Proper fit is important, quality is important, and the right cloth is essential, but it also has to look good!  Workout clothes that look good, make you feel good.  When you feel good, it gives you a level of confidence.  Sometimes that confidence can be a source of added motivation.

This is exactly why I am loving Palm Beach Athletic Wear.  They offer the perfect mix of fashion forward style with fitness function. Their high quality athletic wear looks super cute, performs, and you can wear it to the gym or to run your Saturday afternoon errands.

Palm Beach Athletic Wear

The first item I pulled out of the box from Palm Beach Athletic Wear was a T-back sports bra with horizontal strap detail in the back.  I was instantly in love.  This is hands down, the sexiest sports bra that I own. A sexy sports bra would be pointless without performance.  This is the best of both worlds.  It is made with a quick dry fabric that feels comfortable and is supportive.  The cups are lined to avoid the dreaded "headlights" and the cut of the bra adds natural looking lift without any padding.  I actually look like I have cleavage shape!

Planking in my Palm Beach Athletic Wear bra and shorts.  Don't you just love those straps?

When I first looked at the butterfly shorts, I thought they looked tiny!  I was worried that they might be too small, but when I tried them on, they conformed exactly to my shape.  They were a perfect fit; snug, flattering, stretchy, and comfortable.  The waistband is firm, supportive, and forgiving of a non-perfect belly (for us non-fitness models).  I love the butterfly screen print design on the back.  The perfect combination of fashion and fitness.

Butterfly Short Waistband Detail

I have to admit that when I first pulled out the hoodie mesh vest, I wasn't sure what to think of it.  This is the sort of item that I usually wouldn't give a second look, but once I slipped it on over my sports bra, I realized, this is brilliant!  It is a cover-up for your workout clothes!  Suddenly I could stop at the grocery store on my way home from the gym or a race without being over exposed in my sports bra.  It is so light and airy that you could certainly leave it on during your workout.  This fashion forward piece has instantly become a new staple in my fitness wardrobe.

Back Yard Yoga in my hoodie mesh vest

Stretch it out!

Last, but certainly not least, is the racer back Palm Beach Athletic Wear logo rib tank, which happens to combine my two favorite colors, turquoise and black. While I don't workout in cotton shirts, this is a perfect casual wear tank.  The rib is sturdy with good recovery, which means it fits your shape without being skin tight.  The day it arrived, I wore it all day and out to hubby's show that night in Dallas.  I may have worn it again the next day too, I'll never tell.

I am entirely too happy in my Palm Beach Athletic Wear Tank

A Dummies Guide To Fitness Apparel:

1.  Be cute.  Look for styles that make you look and feel amazing.
2.  Performance features are key.  Look for quick drying fabrics with breath-ability and moisture control.  Find high quality items that will hold their shape and color in the wash over time.
3.  Get the most bang for your buck by buying fitness apparel that can double as street wear.
4.  Don't ever sacrifice comfort for style.  You can have the best of both worlds.

You can check out Palm Beach Athletic Wear Here.  My birthday just passed, but I've pinned some of my favorite PB Athletic Wear over on Pinterest.  After all, Christmas is just around the corner. 

Right now they are offering free shipping in the U.S. and I have a codes for a 15% discount off your online purchase.  If you are interested in the discount, leave a comment below and tell me your favorite item from www.palmbeachathleticwear.com.

Use discount code fitlea12 for 15% off expires Oct 8th!

What do you think about combining fashion and fitness? Necessity or luxury?

*Disclaimer:  These thoughts and opinions are my own.  I was provided the clothes free of charge for the purpose of a product review but I’m under no obligation to give them a positive review.  If I hated them, I’d tell you.

Keep Running,

Lea

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