Splurging on a gorgeous, technical activewear piece is always a treat, but when working out is a part of your everyday routine, you need to build out your fitness wardrobe with some more affordable options. The good news: you don't have to spend a fortune to find beautiful, stylish pieces that are just as fashionable as they are functional. Here are some sweat-wicking, supportive, and saving-savvy brands that'll take you from the gym to the street with ease.
Target C9 by Champion
Punchy colors meet striking silhouettes at a competitive price point in Target's line of activewear by Champion, C9 [1]. Although there are frequent sales, the full-priced items are on the low side to begin with — tights are under $40, and sports bras are typically under $20 (this pretty bra [2] is our favorite, and it's $20!).
Old Navy Active
If you're a fan of brands like Nike and Lululemon, you'll love Old Navy Active [3]. With a very similar aesthetic to the two megaliths of fitness apparel, Old Navy delivers a surprisingly fashion-forward, sleek set of styles, with beautiful prints and eye-catching designs. This longline sports bra and tights set will only put you out about $50 total.
Fabletics by Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson's Fabletics [4] subscription has a customizable assortment of active ensembles for yoga, running, cycling, and beyond. Once you sign up, you can get a complete outfit (top and bottom) for $25. Seriously, TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS.
Forever 21
Forever 21 [5] takes the cake as the cheapest activewear (overall) on this list. With $14 sports bras, $9 tanks, and $20 leggings, you could stock up on a brand-new wardrobe without putting too much of a dent in your checking account. We love this geometric-print, strappy-back sports bra [6] for $15.
Calia by Carrie Underwood
The American Idol-champion-turned-country-star-turned-activewear-designer Carrie Underwood [7] brings a fresh, sumptuous take on fitness apparel to the market, with sophisticated colors and feminine silhouettes. Best of all? With tanks around $30 and bottoms around $50, an activewear set from Calia [8] won't demolish your discretionary income.
Jessica Simpson: The Warm Up
Yet another starlet breaking into the world of activewear, Jessica Simpson [9] debuted The Warm Up [10] last year. The collection is featured at Macy's [11] and boasts bold, loud prints and flattering cuts. Leggings are typically under $40, with tops and sports bras coming in around $30 each.