The Best Under-$50 Activewear Money Can Buy
There's no denying that a cool outfit is often all the motivation you need to hit the gym or spin class. But when it comes to whether you'd rather spend a big chunk of your clothing budget on a sports bra and leggings or a new pair of ankle boots, it's safe to assume that most fashion girls would take the ankle boots. Or even better, they'd rather buy both the workout outfit and the ankle boots. Which is where we come in.
There's a lot of affordable activewear on the market, but not all of it is workout motivation–level chic. So we took it upon ourselves to sift through the internet's affordable activewear offerings, focusing on some of our favorite brands for that category, to bring you a slew of the best under-$50 options. Whether you're partial to running, barre, Pilates, Spin, boxing, etc., there are stylish options to be found for every type of workout, so pick your poison.
Shop our favorite under-$50 activewear on the market below.
Layer this mesh tank over your favorite sports bra.Available in sizes XS to L.
Swap your leggings out for these on the most sweltering of days.Available in sizes XS to L.
This colorful top is sure to energize your workout.Available in sizes XXXS to XXL.
We'd definitely wear these outside of the gym.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Replace your tired, old bras with this one.Available in sizes XS to L.
The neutral leggings your wardrobe has been craving after months of wearing black ones.Available in sizes XS to XXL.
This breezy tank is guaranteed to keep you cool.Available in sizes S to L.
Aritzia has so much good under-$50 activewear. Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Don't forget the matching leggings.Available in sizes XS to L.
This editor can confirm that this is the most comfortable sports bra ever.Available in sizes XS to L.
Flattering leggings for under-$20 do exist.Available in sizes 0X/1X to 2X/3X.
You can never have too many of these.Available in sizes 1X to 4X.
A little something to pair with your high-waisted leggings.Available in sizes 2 to 12.
We're suddenly especially motivated to put our ClassPass memberships to use.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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