The base of this outfit has to be functional, or you'll be left with hours of discomfort during your race and even more afterward when you have rubbed skin, chafing, and blisters. To cover the basics, you'll need running shorts or pants, a sports bra, a top (my top doubled as both in this case), running socks, and comfortable sneakers.
Shorts
My favorite pair of running shorts (I've done four half marathons in them!) are from Lululemon, but they're no longer for sale. But my favorite noncompressions — that just so happen to be in Cinderella blue right now — are the Lululemon Hotty Hot Short ($58). These have built-in underwear, they're superbreathable, and they're soft as can be — perfect for under your tutu! Another bonus: pockets! This way you can stash keys, lip balm, etc.
Top
The top I opted for was actually a children's dance top (don't worry, it comes in adult sizing!), and I found it on Amazon: Body Wrappers Short Sleeve Mesh Crop Dance Top ($21-$32). This gave the costume-type feel I was hoping for, but at its core it's a sport-specific piece.
Shoes
My sneakers are my go-to APL TechLoom Phantom ($165). They come in a Light Sky colorway that matches the rest of the gear while giving some glass-slipper vibes. I'll definitely be blinging these out a bit more with some sparkly baubles I find at the race expo in Orlando.
