12 Best Matching Workout Sets
12 Matching Workout Sets That’ll Make You Excited to Hit the Gym
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It's not always easy to motivate yourself to hit the gym. Maybe it feels impossible to climb out of your warm, cozy bed. Or perhaps you've decided to hit the gym after work, but you'd really rather catch up on your favorite show. Life makes it easy to call it a day and skip the workout. But sometimes, a cute new outfit can help you feel a little more confident and motivated.
Don't take our word for it. Some research suggests that putting on clothes with a symbolic meaning can increase your performance at a certain task. Depending on what the pieces mean to you, a matching workout set could help you lift heavier, run longer, or just get the the gym in the first place. Matching sets also take the guesswork out of putting an outfit together, saving you time and mental energy. But with so much activewear out there these days, it can be hard to know what's worth your money.
To help you find the matching set of your dreams, we shopped through all the top retailers and found the best of the best. These cute matching workout sets will make you excited to break a sweat (and look good while doing it). Our picks are comfortable and cute, with several editor-backed picks, so you know you're in good hands. From black basics to ballet-core sets, there's something here for everyone. Sold? Keep scrolling to shop some of our favorites.
— Additional reporting by Lauren Mazzo, Kyley Warren, and Chandler Plante
1 Best Old Navy Workout Set
Old Navy High-Waisted PowerSoft 7/8 Leggings ($20, originally $40) and Old Navy Light Support PowerSoft Longline Sports Bra ($15, Originally $30)
Want something comfortable and casual you can wear every day and feel your best? This Old Navy workout set is it. The longline sports bra sits just above the high-rise leggings and offers light support for low-impact workouts. You can get each piece in several colors, including this sophisticated black shade. Once you try Old Navy's PowerSoft fabric — with light compression and a peachy-soft feel — you'll want everything it makes with it. To learn more, read our review of the Old Navy High-Waisted PowerSoft Leggings.
Editor Quote: "These leggings are best for those who love the look and feel of a sculpting compression fabric (hi, me)." — Marisa Petrarca, contributing editor
2 Best Form Workout Set
Form Core Leggings in Cherry ($88) and Form Layered Bra in Cherry ($68)
I'm obsessed with a bold workout set, and this one is unlike anything in my collection. The layered sports bra feels supportive and on trend, while the leggings are perfectly high-waisted with no front seam (a personal preference). Both pieces are easy to move in, with minimal adjusting needed, and the full set is definitely cute enough to wear out and about. So far, I've worn this set to the gym and a long doctor's appointment — but both times, I felt confident and comfortable. I couldn't resist this cherry red colorway, but there's tons of other shades to choose from as well. — Chandler Plante, Staff Writer + Social Producer
3 Best Amazon Workout Set
Beaufident Workout Set ($33)
You can find everything at Amazon, including, as it turns out, great workout sets — and this one is editor-approved. It's a classic style, with a compressive fit and stylish ribbed fabric. The top has removable pads and offers support for light workouts or everyday wear, while the leggings are cute and flattering, according to reviewers — just note that they may not be squat-proof. At less than $30 for both pieces and tons of colorways to choose from, it's a great option if you want an affordable matching set. Read more in our editor's review of the best Amazon workout sets.
Editor Quote: "This workout set with biker shorts might be my absolute favorite. I love that the shorts are on the longer side, and they're so buttery soft, I've honestly been living in them. I'm already planning on buying this set in other colors ASAP." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer
4 Best 437 Workout Set
437 The V Legging in Black-Cherry ($95) and 437 The Micro Bra in BlackCherry-Cream ($80)
Do not fear the micro-bra. While it may offer a bit less coverage than I'm used to, this set from 437 looks incredibly flattering. I'm especially fond of the high-waisted v-waistband on the leggings (and yes, it stays in place even while you work out). These leggings are on the soft side, and I'd definitely put them in the "butt lifting" category, with v-dip back detailing that'll distract anyone on the treadmill behind you. As a health and fitness editor, I'll add this is also one of my favorite colorways in my entire collection (and I've already received compliments IRL). — Chandler Plante, Staff Writer + Social Producer
5 Best Super-Soft Workout Set
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank ($68) and Beyond Yoga High Waisted Midi Leggings ($97 and up)
Once you try on this flattering, unbelievably soft Beyond Yoga set, you won't want to take it off. The reason it's so comfortable? Beyond Yoga's signature, buttery-soft Spacedye fabric. This is the perfect matching set for the Pilates-to-brunch moment you're planning to have this weekend or for lounging all day with coffee and a book. Read more in our review of this Beyond Yoga workout set.
Editor Quote: "Here's what I love so much about this matching set. For one, the leggings are perfect. The waistband is so high and doesn't roll down, plus they're not see through, which is always an essential. These pants have side pockets, so I can throw my phone, keys, and mask in when I'm on my way to a hike. I was honestly surprised by how much I love the matching top. It's cropped, but hits perfectly with the leggings, so there's full coverage, which I really appreciate." — India Yaffe, former associate editor, Commerce
6 Best WISKII Active Workout Set
WISKII Riviera V-Waist Scrunch Legging in Sakura Zen ($89) and WISKII Long Sleeve Scallop Crop Top in Sakura Zen ($88)
I like my workout sets cute enough to wear in and out of the gym, and this one definitely fits the bill. The leggings are extra high-waisted with a flattering V-waist design and soft fabric that doesn't slip during my workouts. They don't have any visible scrunch in the back, but they still give me a boost of confidence when I put them on. And the scallop design of the top? I need it in every color. In my opinion, this long-sleeved set is better equipped for low-impact workouts, but it can withstand a sweaty gym session, too. Plus, it's already loved by fashion it-girls like Hailey Bieber.
7 Best Size-Inclusive Workout Set
Girlfriend Collective Compressive High-Rise Legging ($54, originally $68) and Girlfriend Collective Paloma Bra ($45, originally $56)
This Girlfriend Collective workout set is eco-friendly and size-inclusive (running from XXS-6XL) and comes in the comfiest fabric. Truly, there's nothing not to love. The Paloma Bra has a classic longline shape so you can pair it with leggings and go. It supports light- to medium-impact workouts, whereas the leggings can stand up to as much intensity as you can. Bonus: Girlfriend Collective's "essential" colors, like this plum, are always the same, so you can mix and match any legging and bra from the brand and be confident they'll match.
What reviewers say: "I love this bra! It's compressive enough for going on a run but still comfortable enough for everyday wear. I've bought it in two other colors since getting this one," one reviewer says of the Paloma bra. "I got these in a medium and they are perfect compression. I love the Earth color, I will be getting more stuff in this shade! Super nice leggings, very pleased :)" another reviewer writes of the high-rise leggings.
8 Best Vuori Workout Set
Vuori Daily Leggings ($89) and Vuori Yosemite Sports Bra ($48)
If you haven't yet joined the fan club around Vuori's workout clothes, this set is the perfect introduction. You can spot these Vuori leggings from a mile away thanks to their signature drawstring, which also helps keep them up during even the most high-intensity workouts. Though their moisture-wicking properties and four-way stretch make them perfect for workouts, they also live up to their reputation. You'll want to wear them every single day. Paired with the matching high-impact bra, it's an ideal set for your toughest workouts; nothing will budge.
What reviewers say: "These leggings are so soft I could wear them everyday. I like that it has supportive waist with a cute drawstring. I'm a size 2/4 and ordered a size small. Runs true to size," one reviewer says of the Vuori Daily leggings. "This is my second vuori sports bra but will not be my last. Extremely high quality. The fabric is soft and the straps are well made. Worth the splurge," another says of the sports bra.
9 Best Athleta Workout Set
Athleta Exhale Bra ($49) and Athleta Salutation Stash Tight ($109)
You're going to be obsessed with the fit of this Athleta set. It's comfortable and supportive, which is harder to come by than you'd think. These leggings are sweat-wicking and thick enough to keep you held in, partially thanks to the help of a compression waistband. The bra is designed specifically to support either A-C or D+ cup sizes during any low-impact workouts, whether that's yoga, studio, or strength work.
What reviewers say: "First sports bra I have found that I can wear for hours without neck pain! It is very soft and super comfortable!!," one reviewer says of the Exhale bra. "SO COMFORTABLE! The salutation line is my FAVORITE. They are so soft and feels good on my skin. I have am sensitive to certain fabrics on my skin and when I wear these, it is almost like I can't even tell I am wearing leggings," another says of the Salutation Stash Tights.
10 Best Bo+Tee Workout Set
Bo+Tee High-Waist Leggings in Soft Pink ($63) and Bo+Tee Seamless Soft Rib Crossover Sports Bra in Powder Pink ($53)
This matching set single-handedly motivated me to go to the gym after a weeks-long hiatus. I found that the tank top has enough support for a 30-minute pass on the elliptical, and it's also adjustable if you want to change the fit. Contour seam details on the back of the leggings look super flattering on (as does the high waistline), and I appreciated that the leggings felt breathable, not too constricting. It's giving ballet-core, and I'm here for it. — Chandler Plante, Staff Writer + Social Producer
11 Best Biker-Short Workout Set
Alo Wellness Bra ($68) and Alo High Waist Biker Short ($72)
How cute is this Alo biker-short set? If you want something to really break a sweat in, this is a great choice. The bra offers medium-impact support and thick, comfy straps, and the bike shorts are squat-proof even in this gorgeous white. That said, there are plenty of other colors to choose from in case you don't want to take your chances keeping these clean.
What reviewers say: "Love the fit. Buttery and soft fabric, not see through at all. The minimalist logo design is a plus point and love length of this short," one reviewer says of the biker shorts. "Great for yoga and great support," another writes of the Alo Wellness Bra.
12 Best Seamless Workout Set
Alo Seamless Ribbed Bra ($58) and Alo Seamless High-Waist Ribbed Legging ($108)
Seamless pieces are comfortable and easy to wear. We like this Alo Seamless Ribbed set for lower-impact workouts. The material is so comfortable, and the leggings come in black or green.
What reviewers say: "If I could wear this sports bra everyday I would! I wish it came in more colors," one reviewer says of the ribbed bra. "Absolutely LOVE these leggings. They don't fall down or slip and they're super comfortable. I feel like the seamless knit helps hold in things you want held in, as well. They're compressive, but don't feel like it. And I love the rib texture!" another writes of the Alo leggings.
India Yaffe was an associate editor on the Shopping team at Popsugar for five years. She focused on curating the best fitness, fashion, beauty, and home products on the market for the Popsugar audience.
Lauren Mazzo was the senior fitness editor at Popsugar. She is a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist through the American Council on Exercise. Prior to joining Popsugar, she worked for six years as a writer and editor for Shape Magazine covering health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, sex and relationships, beauty, and astrology.
Kyley Warren (she/her) is an award-winning writer and editor with more than four years of experience in the publishing space. She previously worked as an assistant editor on PS Shopping and is an expert on all things related to shopping and fashion. Before joining Popsugar, Kyley worked with Entertainment Tonight as a style commerce writer, and her byline has appeared in publications globally.
Chandler Plante (she/her) is a social producer and staff writer for the Health & Fitness team at Popsugar. She has over five years of industry experience, previously working as an editorial assistant for People magazine, a social media manager for Millie magazine, and a contributor for Bustle Digital Group. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and is based in Los Angeles.
