Top 10 Ways to Boost Body Confidence
Shop for Your Body Type
Broad shoulders? Avoid racerbacks in favor of V-neck tops. Petite? Opt for long pants over cropped styles. You're a lot more likely to put on gym clothes that show off your best features, so go ahead and splurge on those yoga pants you've been wanting.
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Buy Clothing Tagged for Your Activity
For yoga, comfortable, roomy apparel is best. Runners need more support and less fabric. Shop accordingly.
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Do a Few Jumping Jacks in the Dressing Room
If workout clothing restricts movement or rides up, this is the time to find out.
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Surf the Web
Many of your favorite online retailers have easy-to-use sizing guides and liberal return policies.
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Embrace Synthetics
These high-performance fabrics do everything from keeping your body cool to protecting you from the sun.
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Go Seamless
Seamless workout clothes limit chafing—which is good, because few things put an end to your workout quicker than uncomfortable chafing.
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Hem Your Workout Pants
The right length of workout pants will keep you from tripping and make your legs look leaner.
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Be Gentle
Clean your workout clothing with a gentle detergent, preferably a sports wash, and cold water; hang dry to prevent fabrics from breaking down and becoming misshapen.
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Replace Your Sports Bra
Experts recommend that you replace your sports bra every 12 to 18 months to ensure proper support—and comfort.
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Buy in Bulk
When you find a piece you love, snag a second (or third) one. Trust us, you'll be glad you did!