I Wear Workout Clothing When I Travel and I'm Not Ashamed to Admit It

Whenever I see those impeccably dressed women in an airport, applying lipstick and dragging their roller luggage in five-inch stiletto heels, I have to say I don't envy them. Sure, they look great, but they can't be comfortable. And not only that, but they most definitely aren't being practical! With all the movement that goes hand in hand with traveling, I'd much rather stick to my sturdy (and fashionable) workoutwear so I feel prepared for the journey. (Not to mention much safer. Would you want to run in stilettos? Ouch!)

Athleisure is all the rage, and for good reason! It's comfortable and stylish, and it upholds that minimalist look that is very appreciated and attainable these days. It's effortless. Most workout clothing brands have mastered the art of creating transitional pieces that work for both exercise classes and everyday life tasks.

And since traveling is somewhere in between the two with all the walking, exploring, adventuring, lifting, and carrying that takes place when visiting a new city or wandering around a foreign destination, your best bet when packing for a trip this Summer is to bring along your favorite workout clothing.

Not only will it be better suited for the days you are walking around, being a tourist, and working up a sweat, but it will also be easy to transition. Pair comfortable yoga pants with a tunic for an evening outfit. Those workout shorts make a great cover-up when walking back to your hotel after a dip in the ocean. That yoga sweater is a chic look when the wind starts to pick up in the evening during your patio wine country dinner.

Another fantastic reason workout clothes are your best vacation packing essentials? They are easy to wash! The materials they are made of are designed to withstand stains and sweat, therefore cleaning them will be easy. No high-maintenance hand washing or dry cleaning required, and no worries of ruining anything — just relaxing and adventuring in clothes you can count on!

Additionally, they are simply just cute. There is a real stylish vibe to the right athleisure pieces, regardless of the sporty nature. They usually accent your body nicely when worn well, too.

So, this Summer, make your life easier. Don't put off packing until the last minute, staring aimlessly at your suitcase and overpacking. Make the most of your luggage space, be comfortable, and look fabulous — your workout clothes are the core of what you need to achieve that relaxed Summer look!