It’s kind of crazy how many pieces of running clothes I have, yet I gravitate toward the same ones whenever they are clean. I definitely prefer my summer running wardrobe to my winter one. The clothes feel like they fit better and it also helps that it doesn’t take as long to get dressed. Unfortunately some of my faves are no longer being made, which means I need to try to make them last forever or find something comparable to replace them with.
My Favorite “Running Uniform”
Here is what I would wear running every day if I could:
Top: Oiselle Winona or Gwen tank (I don’t think Oiselle makes either of these anymore.)
I have a several of these tank tops but they all have a little stain where I wear my HRM from using vaseline there over the summer to avoid chafing.
Bottom: Oiselle Game Day shorts…also discontinued and nowhere to be found. I only have one pair of these and I will need to make them last forever!
Sports Bra: I have been wearing C9 sports bras from Target for as long as I can remember. I don’t need much support and these are inexpensive and comfortable, so I haven’t found the need to try much else.
Shoes: As you may already know, I love the Brook’s Pure Line. If I had to choose, I would go with the Pure Connects which are unfortunately being discontinued. I’ll either need to try another brand or just stick with the Pure Flows and Pure Cadences.
Socks: If I’m not wearing compression socks, my new favorites are Feetures. I feel like they mold perfectly to my feet and are just the right thickness!
I wasn’t able to find any pictures where I am wearing all of these items so here are a few examples (you will just have to take my word for it that the sports bra is being worn in all those pics:))
Do you wear all the running clothes you own or stick to a few of your favorites?
Do you prefer your summer running wardrobe or winter running wardrobe?
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I prefer my summer running wardrobe because it generates less laundry lol. I never found a pair of running shorts that I loved. I was wearing lulu running skirts and I have a nike skirt too but most of the time, I wear my lulu run inspire crops – year round. My favorite tops are the lulu run swiftlys. I have tanks but find myself gravitating towards the run swiftlys short sleeve year round too actually. I guess a lot of my stuff is worn year round now that I think about it! My new favorite socks are the thorlos with the padding at the front. best ever for me
So true about the laundry! And I realized I have a Lululemon gift card that I haven’t spent! I like thorlos too but I only wear them when it’s cold out. I feel like they are too thick on days when it’s warmer!
I have pieces in both my winter and summer wardrobe that I like–of course, I prefer summer because I like the lighter amount of clothes I get to wear! It’s all about feeling good about how you look, right?
Exactly! And I have a couple of winter items that aren’t too bad, and I usually save those for days when I have my toughest or longest run.
Check out the Skirt Sports shorts. You might find something you like. I agree with the Feetures socks. I wear those all the time. I used to wear Brooks Pure shoes, but I switched to Altras.
Thanks for the SkirtSports recommendation! I actually bought a pair of Altras last year and never made the transition into them. I get really nervous to try new brands of running shoes!
I agree with Erika, you may like the Skirt Sports shorts! http://www.skirtsports.com/product/redemption-run-short/
I surely have my favorites as well and can’t wait to start wearing them again. I have two Brooks tank tops that are my go to, and of course I love my skirts. I pretty much like any socks, but I’m most likely to pick balegas with a pair of pro compression sleeves. And I love my Brooks shoes, of course!
Thanks, I really do want to try one of those skirts!
i wear the same shorts at every race, my under armour (can’t remember the exact model name because they don’t make them anymore)–although I just bought Oiselle Mac Rogas and they fit similarly, so i might have a replacement. They discontinued my favorite sports bra, so i’ve been doing the same thing and trying to buy them randomly off ebay and amazon lol.
I have a pair of Under Armour shorts that I like too. I know there are different versions of the rogas and I have a pair but Im not sure if they’re the mac. It’s so annoying when awesome running stuff gets discontinued!
I love my c9 bras. But for the marathon, I will forever be indebted to the Brick Betty bra.
I’m sure there are better ones out there but I find it so hard to spend more money on sports bras!
I love fall/spring running clothes—lightweight long sleeve and shorts are my favorite combo. The Oiselle distance shorts and Saucony bullet shorts are my favorite. I broke in my last pair of Pure Connects and my last pair of Flows wore out, so soon I’m switching probably to Saucony. The new Flow 5s just don’t fit right!
I have the distance shorts which I like, and I need to try out the bullet shorts! I just ordered another pair of the pure connects that were on sale, and they happened to have my size! I haven’t tired the Pure flow 5s but I have a few more pairs of older models to get through before I need to worry about that!
I have favorites too that I’m hoping to keep for years. I love the Brooks pure line (need a newer pair!) and feetures! C9 sports bras are great. Especially since I’m trying to get better at replacing them and they don’t break the bank. I have started to fall in love with Oiselle and have a few pairs of the distance shorts and my long sleeve shirt that I’m obsessed with.
All such great brands! Its definitely nice to find quality running gear that’s not terribly expensive, but it’s even better when it lasts a long time:)
Who doesn’t prefer their summer running clothes? Seriously, all those layers in winter sucks!
DSW carries the Brooks Pure line, but it’s hit or miss, of course. There’s Running Warehouse, After6pm (I think that’s it, I’ve never actually shopped it).
I liked the Brooks Connect too, but then last year I fell in love with my Newtons.
I love shopping on Running Warehouse! Thats wear I buy most of my running stuff.
This topic sure made me laugh today because for some reason this morning I decided I was NOT going to wear that disgusting pink long sleeve turtleneck of mine that smells and branch out into something different! The reason it smells so bad is because it IS my running uniform in the winter. Reebok tights, gross pink turtleneck, and pink fleece vest. I own one buff which I wear to cover my ears, and I double up dollar store gloves. They are seriously the BEST things to wear when it is freezing and it was only $2 for the double pair!
Good job branching out into a different running outfit today! It’s great to find running gear that works and is super cheap.
Add my voice to the ‘summer wardrobe’ chorus 🙂
I mean, in summer I just toss on a pair of running shorts and a tech shirt, band-aids, socks, shoes and GO! I tend to ditch compression socks for some Saucony no-shows I bought for socks. Shorts I have a few pair of Under Armor, prefer the shorter length (5″, not ‘short-shorts), but also have a cool pair of UA compression tight-shorts I love in the summer. For shirts … Just one of my light tech shirts.
I try to spread things out, because I need to wash stuff every day … Probably need to buy more gear this year …
I try to spread things out based on when I will be doing laundry again, so sometimes I will actually “save” my favorite running outfit to wear on a certain day. I can usually go 3-4 days between doing laundry but in winter between the 2 of us running and all the layers, it really piles up quickly!
I love the Oiselle pink top! I also love summer running clothes way more, I just feel lighter and more like a runner in shorts.
Definitely! I just don’t find the running tights to be as comfortable as shorts.
I wear a lot of Champion from Target stuff and also Old Navy stuff. I buy those huge packs of Champion socks from Costco. I don’t buy a lot of expensive running clothes! But I did invest in a pair of North Face tights this year. I wear Asics Nimbus but now I’m obsessed with Brooks Launch, although they’re really hard to find in Canada.
I actually have this perfect champion long sleeve shirt from Target that I use for layering in the winter…I bought it totally randomly (its bright green and I wore it for a Christmas race) and realized I loved it but could never find it again!
I will splurge for some good sports bras, but I don’t need much support either. I need good quality though because I’ll chafe on my torso, under my armpits. That’s my test for sports bras, to make sure I don’t chafe.
I will randomly chafe but its usually not due to the sports bra. Sometimes certain tank tops will get me my under my arms so I try to wear body glide when I know its gonna be rainy or really humid!
I’m all about the lululemon speed shorts, and the what the sport shorts, and the run swiftly tanks. I also really like their sports bras but I usually stick with target because I need zero support and they’re way cheaper. Running clothes are addicting haha my closet is 3/4 running clothes, 1/4 real clothes.
This reminds me that I still have a Lululemon gift card from Christmas! I definitely want to check out their shorts…Ive never tried them but have heard alot of good things.
Oooh, those Oiselle tanks are adorable. I also have a couple of pairs of their shorts (I don’t know if they’re the Game Day or another one) and they’re super comfy!!
Oiselle products are so great!
I like Feetures socks too! I only have 2 pairs but they are awesome. That’s annoying when your favorite running clothes get discontinued! I’m not very loyal when it comes to workout clothes, I normally go for sales, so i haven’t had that issue too often.
Once I find something I like I try to buy it in a few colors. I tend to not have as much luck when I shop sale items!
I have tried the Pure Flow but they seem to be too narrow for me. I really like Brooks Launch. They are a lightweight and a neutral shoe.
Maybe I should give those a try. I feel like a lot of runners have said good things about them lately!
I pretend winter doesn’t exits personally!!!! My husband went from the Brooks Pure Connect to New Balance Minimus I think. Although he’s still running in his Pure at the moment now that’s he’s back to running (too many miles and uses them for the gym).
Ive never tried New Balance but I may give them a try the next time I go to a running store!
I hope they bring back the Winona tank – I loved that (well anything with that lux fabric). Crossing my fingers they will release new colors of the Gwen tank 🙁 Looks like the pink/white ones from previous seasons are on sale.
I really love the lux fabric too! Im sure they will come out with something good:)
I definitely prefer my summer running gear vs. winter! I love my C9 sports bras too for the reasons you mentioned.
The summer clothes are just so much better! One of the many reasons I am looking forward to warmer weather:)
I love those tanks–I have the Oiselle henley tank and really like it. I swear by Lululemon Run Times (ha fun fact I first typed ‘rum times’ which sounds way more fun) shorts–they are longer than their speed short and have a soft, wide waistband. I probably like summer running gear more, but I do love wearing cute tights!
Haha rum times does sounds way more fun! I don’t think I have ever tried the henley, I’l need to look out for that one! Thanks for the recommendations!
“I will need to make them last forever” hahahaha 😀
I have yet to buy anything from Oiselle … and I have no idea why because I think literally every single one of their tops is very cute! Do the sizes run big/small?
I think most of them go by number sizes, like 2, 4, 6, etc. I think the first time I bought one I went off the size chart and it worked out well so I guess they are pretty true to size.
I’m just a space to lulu when it comes to running clothes! Good thing their stuff really does seem to last because whoever I try out another brand it just doesn’t feel the same. Love their winter and summer stuff pretty equally.
Slave not space lol!
Ha!I figured that was a typo, slave makes much more sense.
I have a few pieces from Lulu that love, but I initially bought them for yoga! I actually have a gift card there that I am excited to spend:)
I have a bit of a running wardrobe but only when it comes to colours. I ALWAYS buy black or pink.
Black tops have been a must lately as this girl can SWEAT. I never sweat at all until I had my iron infusions and then had acupuncture treatments and now I’m a gross sweating machine so black tops are mandatory 😛
That’s smart! I sweat alot more in the summer, but I feel like I always end up kind of gross after a run so I don’t worry too much about looking sweaty:)
I never wear tanks, too afraid of chafing ! And I usually wear capris, the weather here limits the time we can wear shorts. So I only have a few pair. But as soon as I find something I like I usually buy double ! I liked Feetures initially but after about 6 months I find they shrink and get tight. So I suggest hand washing them.
Capris are great! And that is too bad about the features! I can’t believe they shrink. I have had them for like 3 months and so far they are ok. Im not sure if I have it in me to start hand washing my running socks!
I wear the same ones over and over too. Love the Oiselle tops. I think they have a few right now that look similar to the ones you have. Maybe you could try a new one?
I think I will have to! I love all the Oiselle tops that I have tried so far.