Maybe if I look cute I'll get back to the gym?

I used to go to the gym at least 3 times a week, but lately I've just been sleepy and lazy. So I checked out one of my favorite places to get cute gym clothes online!

Athleta.com has a lot of super cute gym stuff! Unfortunately its also kind of expensive... But worth it! I particularly like their active wear swimsuits. I bought a one piece over the summer, and I often have the problem that one pieces make me look like a prepubescent girl. However, this swimsuit is amazing! I debated whether or not to model this "accoutrement" but concluded anatomy is also in the title of the blog and in the interest of good journalism I showered up and stripped down!

So without further ado... WHY I LOVE THIS BATHING SUIT!

Brand and Purchased at: Athleta

1.  The Cute Factor- This is a FASHION blog not a how to be comfortable at the gym blog... So this is pretty important! I love that it is colorful and fun. Most athletic bathing suits are boring solids or have that swirly multicolored, tie-dye look to them, but this one I actually would be proud to wear to a pool party!
2. The Bikini Zone- Covers the bikini zone, and any girl knows how embarrassing it is when a suit rides up (and they aren't repping for Brazil...)
3. The Thighs and Butt- So many 1 piece suits are stuck in the 80s and think that high-cut= hot. And that might be true on girls with a great ass. But for those girls like me who might have butt and and thighs to spare, coverage is key!
4. The Shoulders- Ok, you wouldn't want to go sunbathing in this suit, but that's not really the point of athletic bathing suits. The point of athletic suits is comfort and movement. And this suit offers that! The straps don't fall down or move, and they offer great support.
5. The Chest- I've already mentioned the great support and referenced that most 1 pieces make me question my womanhood. While you can't tell in the above picture (and granted on me there isn't much to see anyway), this suit does a great job of supporting without restraining.

See? With every other suit that would be sad and flat. And while there are way more important things when working out then having a great rack... I like people to be able to tell I'm older than 13 when they look at me!

Today I was unable to find anything great at Athleta.com; however, on Gaps website (which actually own Athleta) I've been eyeing a work out top for awhile. It's part of their "bodyfit" collection. I've never bought their workout clothes, but I have bought underwear there after reading a review that put it on a list next to Hanky Panky and other top underwear brands. It really was super comfortable...

$24.99

That was my favorite find. I just think it is something a bit different than the usual structured running tops, or giant gym Ts; however, it still has a built in bra! It is also offered in black and "ebony" (which is more like gray).

My old favorites TJ Maxx and Marshalls also sometimes have great work out clothes. Occasionally Tuesday Morning has cute sets too!

While I will not be purchasing any clothing for awhile (my closet is full enough and my loans will barely cover my rent), I'd love to hear from anyone who does. Or if you have other great work out brands please share! So go out and get active!