Today marks the twenty-eighth day of the 60-Day Bikram Yoga Challenge I'm doing (more about that here). So far it's been quite a journey. I'm happy to say I'm still going strong! The one downside, however, is the continual deluge of sweat-soaked towels, shorts, and bra tops…an unavoidable byproduct of spending 90 minutes sweating every day. I've become the queen of laundry!
When I started the challenge I had a limited wardrobe of workout clothes. I've since had to invest in a few additional pieces—not just for during class but for afterwards too. The drive home can be pretty uncomfortable if you haven't had a chance to shower or at least slip into something warm and dry. And if you're wearing only a towel when you realize you're nearly out of gas, well, you have no one to blame but yourself if you garner some stares at the pump. (Yes. This happened.)
Fortunately the options for cute workout gear are endless these days! Stores like Marshalls and TJ Maxx have major bargains on yoga mats and extra-absorbent towels, so I've built a little stockpile of extras in the trunk of my car. Hard Tail shorts can't be beat for fit and function; they never slip or cause muffin top, which means no fidgeting during a posture. For après yoga, Monrow sweats have a slim, flattering silhouette and come in a zillion fun colors and patterns. Now if you'll excuse me, I have another load of laundry to wash!
Water bottle details…please and thank you.
I’m dying over those black pants in the top group of photos. Can you offer any clues about finding them?
Oh good finds! I am on the hunt for some more stylish workout clothes. I started doing yoga pretty regularly in October, and only had one pair of pants at the time! I bought a pair of lulu lemon pants and have to say my other pair didn’t compare. I love that they are so breathable. Anyways, I haven’t really updated my workout gear and it’s definitely time…I love the inspiration you pulled and am totally impressed and inspired by your 60 days of bikram yoga!!
such a great roundup of outfits & finds! the patterned leggings…yessss. I’m literally in the same boat with ya…I’m in a 90 day program and found myself running out of clothing to keep up w/ the 6x a week workouts. you’ve inspired me to throw some more (cute) ones into the mix. xo
Pumping gas in a towel–awesome! 🙂 I haven’t taken the Bikram plunge yet, but I love me some yoga.
oh I adore those slouchy pants in the first set of photos!! Those would be great to throw over some leggings in chilly weather.
do you buy moisture wicking gear? I hate walking out of class and being super sweaty so i limit my purchases to stuff that dries quickly. my go-to brand is KiraGrace.com, their stuff is really great quality and is /super/ cute and functional. i wear their warrior tough cut pants for bikram and get tons of compliments. motivates me to push harder 🙂
http://www.kiragrace.com/warrior-yoga-collection/