Casual

Casual Weekend

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Now that we’re a month into the year, two themes are emerging for me already. The first is that it’s not selfish to put yourself first. I’ve really been practicing taking care of myself and it’s making me an all-around better person, which allows me to be better for everyone else. (Win/win!) And the second is that I really, really like to dress comfortably.

Even when I’m getting dressed up, I like to feel great. I refuse to wear anything that pinches or itches; even with shoes, there’s only so much pain I can tolerate nowadays.

One thing I’ve embraced in terms of comfort? Athleisure. I semi-joke that it’s suburban mom uniform, but I swear it’s so comfortable. I do wear this to the gym and for outdoor activities… and for just everyday running around.

Athleisure

While I love navy, I have been pretty into black lately. I normally swap my navys for blacks in the winter, but I imagine I’m going to be wearing a lot of black on black throughout the year.

Carly the Prepster

I do have to praise these leggings. Back in September, I was heading to the beach for Labor Day. I packed lots of summery things and it turned out to be a very chilly and rainy weekend. Knowing my seersucker dress wasn’t going to cut it, I popped into an Athleta on my way to the beach to pick up a few things for a cozy weekend indoors. I bought these leggings and they are amazing. They fit great (I’m normally a small in yoga pants but went with an XS in these) and hit at the perfect spot. I usually get capris because tights are too long for me, but these still show a little ankle. 🙌🏻

Nike Juvenate Lace-Up Sneakers

These are also good sneaks for running around. I hate the feeling of socks and these feel great without.

Athleta Leggings

Colorblock Running Wild Half Zip

I ran a 5k in December. It was freezing and I went back to the Athleta store for some help. My friend who is an avid runner sent me a list of things that I should look for and the Athleta saleswoman helped me find it all! I’m so glad I bought this pullover. Not just for the race, but for everyday wear too.

Athleta

Carly Heitlinger Anyone else into athleisure? I can’t seem to get enough of it.

Hooded Puffer // Quarter Zip // Leggings // Sneakers

PS I found a similar quarter zip that’s under $20! Can’t beat that.

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Jessica

I am obsessed with athleisure! I live in Germany and people only wear athletic clothes to the gym and most shower there and change. I go to the grocery store, walk my dog & run other errands all in my athleisure. I get some looks but I am so comfortable I just don’t care! I’ll have to check out Athelta. I’m a Lulu girl to the end!

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EM

I am the opposite– living in this part of Europe I would never go out in public that way if I wanted to be treated well. I don’t like it but people here are judgey and you don’t get good service or treatment from people usually dressed that way. (Although it has still become more casual here than it used to be– for example, when I first moved over here I was told never, ever to wear sports shoes for anythign other than sports.. but this is catching on amongst the younger generation especially.)

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Jordana @WhiteCabana

I just had a conversation with my mom on the weekend about the rise of athleisure. I have been looking for interesting and well-made suit pieces, but there nowhere to be found! Leggings, on the other hand, are everywhere! Blouses? Barely! T-shirts? Every.darn.where! I do like to be comfortable, but hoodies and leggings don’t make the cut for many circumstances in my life.

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EM

Yes— there is more and more of this athleisure stuff and less and less of quality basics. Even stores/brands that in theory still stock some of these things seem to be scrimping on quality– adding in synthetics, thinner fabrics, hardware that is not as durable, etc. There is a time and place for leisurewear but personally I feel it is not appropriate for many situations outside of a gym or one’s home.

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Stephanie

So I typically wear business casual to work (not suits), but I find a lot of really great tops and sweaters at Loft! My favorite work pants are from Banana Republic, and Target also had some surprisingly cute tie waist work pants from their line A New Day. I just needed to start wearing business casual this past fall (I’ve alsways been able to wear jeans to work in the past), and I agree, it was so hard to find quality basics that weren’t extremely expensive!

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Anne

For every day running around you should try the AllBirds sneakers! You don’t need socks and they are the most comfortable shoes on the face of the planet!

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Lizzie

I work from home 4 days a week and live in Lululemon – I put jeans on on Saturday for the first time in I don’t know long and was SO uncomfortable from the minute I put them on. Now I’m looking into Athleta’s Sculptek jeans!

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Jess

I have to say I’m in the opposite camp on athleisure. Honestly, unless someone is wearing it because they are in fact participating in something athletic, it comes across as not really trying. Perhaps it’s my age?! At 36 I am starting to get tired of athleisure, leggings as pants (still totally fine with tunics or longer tops) and excessively ripped jeans of all types.

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carly

One in April and possibly one in May! My foot has been KILLING me lately so I haven’t been able to run… we’ll see how this pans out ha!

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Ellen

You go girl! My foot was hurting too because I started running long distance at the beginning of the year. I went to my doctor and nothing was wrong. So, instead I invested in new running shoes! I wore Nike’s before and they just didn’t have good support. What do you use to run? I got these and my foot hasn’t hurt since I started using them! https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/asics-gel-kayano-24-running-shoe-women/4613356?contextualcategoryid=2375500&origin=keywordsearch&keyword=asics

I hope your foot feels better soon!

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carly

I only wear Asics to run! I got properly fitted for running shoes so I’m 98% sure it’s unrelated to that!

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Ellen

Yesssss, ASICS are zeee best! (PS if you run Magnolia Marathon, I’ll be there and let’s snap pic!!)

Arielís

I’m all about Athleisure, it’s almost my uniform for college. It’s also convenient because just after classes I can jump into the gym with no problem! I always have a towel in my car for that matter haha!

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Mel

Oh that looks like a great pull over, does it bother you around your neck when you run?
Also I’d love to see how you are organizing your athletic clothes these days!

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carly

It doesn’t, but I’m also not an intense runner at all so I would take my running recommendations with a grain of salt! It works for me!

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Marcella

Basically my college uniform as a student athlete!! I’ve never been to Athleta, I’m pretty biased towards Nike but maybe I’ll have to check it out 🙂

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Jess Zimlich

I practically live in my tights and pullovers! Athleta has been KILLING it lately. I just got their catalog in the mail and it’s safe to say I want one of everything 😉 Think I’m going to pull the trigger on these tennis shoes. Do you wear them to workout in, too? Or more for running around town? My training shoes are so beat, but I have yet to find something that works for the classes I take.

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Marcella

Hi there. What color lipstick are you wearing in athleisure wear photo? Looks great!

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Amanda

I’m a big supporter of the athleisure trend! I work from home so it’s basically what I live in all week long. It tends to be pricey but I’ve found that Backcountry carries a lot of nice pieces. Between that and the Patagonia discounts, I’m always keeping a watchful eye on their sales!

— Amanda | https://propagatingadventure.com/

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Angela

I only wear leggings if I have a top long enough to cover my rear. It’s really hard to find longer tops.

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