A Brand We Already Know and Love Brings Us Activewear Now

All the brands are jumping on the activewear train as of late. Leggings are as much a staple to a wardrobe as a pair of jeans. And sports bras have become “everyday” bras as comfort is chosen above all else. There is so much variety out there now that it makes my job really fun. Brands we know and love have recently launched new activewear lines. And I was thrilled to learn from my Pilates instructor (who is also in the fashion industry) that one of my favorite sustainable clothing and accessory brands had also jumped on board.

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Everlane is makes stylish and modern clothes with high quality and sustainable materials, using ethical practices. I learned about Everlane about five years ago when Gwyneth shared a little loafer that was under $100 and her new obsession. I ordered the loafer and while I didn’t end up keeping it, a bunch of the other stylish and affordable pieces that I added to my cart in that shopping session are still favorites of mine.

Everlane is also well known for being transparent about pricing. Their stylish and high quality pieces are affordable because they cut the traditional retail mark-up. They are one of the few brands that tell us what it costs to make the clothes and then offer them to us without the normal mark-up. They publish what goes into the cost of each item on their website. For example, the Perform Legging, which is Everlane’s basic (and freaking awesome- see below) performance legging costs $68, a price much lower than comparable, top quality leggings. Within that price, $11.19 is attributed to materials, $1.60 to hardware, $2.90 to labor, $4.42 to duties and $0.41 to transport, totalling $20.52 to make. Everlane is educating their customers and making us all smarter shoppers. We can safely assume that other high-end activewear brands’ leggings cost something very similar to make but are then marked up to over $100. It makes you rethink it all, right?!

But enough about how awesome Everlane is as a company. You probably already know that. So let’s get into their new activewear pieces because I am really excited about the fit, the quality and the function of what I tried.

So let’s start with those awesome $68 Perform Leggings. At first glance, they look and feel just like, if not better, other top performance brands’ leggings. They feel soft, light weight and moveable. They have moisture wicking properties. The fit is almost like a second skin with a comfortable amount of compression. They are made from 58% recyclable nylon.

They come in two lengths (ankle and full) and the full length is long enough on me. The high waist hits in just the right place and when I tested out these leggings in a few high impact classes last weekend, they stayed put. No sagging, no rolling and they felt light and breathable as my body temperature rose. They dried really quick and I stayed in them beyond class, probably way longer than I should have! They are just so comfortable and so stinking (in a non-smelly way) cute! I am a huge fan of this legging.

I purchased what looks like the only print currently available, but they have a nice selection of colors. Especially the Orchid color that I am wearing below which has me feeling all the spring vibes. I really like the Dark Mint and the Mocha colors, as well. The latest color selection is part of the newer, updated Perform 24/7 Legging.

I am wearing a size medium in the Perform Legging.

I love the shape and fit of the sports bra. It’s the same shape, with the low curved back and thick straps, as Everlane’s everyday cotton bra. Not only is this sports bra very comfortable (I would work out in it, wear it all day and even sleep in it- though not in that order) but the support is great. I have a smaller cup size, but I imagine it would still be supportive enough for a medium impact workout with a larger cup size.

So those are the activewear basics (i.e., a legging and a bra). Let’s build from these two pieces that I give five out of five stars. I went with a size medium in both the bra and the legging, as the reviews said the line runs small. I’m not sure I agree. I’d be curious to try the small legging when I order again because I think it would work. I would stick with the medium bra, which is my true to size.

I LOVE the Perform Cami, especially because it is on major sale (50% off) in every color. It’s the same moisture wicking, super soft and high quality performance fabric of the legging and the sports bra. There is a reinforced shelf bra built into the tank. If you have larger girls, I wouldn’t expect this one to be totally supportive on its own for a workout.

I am a huge fan of this crop tee. It is short enough for a nice crop but long enough to give me full coverage with high waisted leggings. And it’s $24! I miss spending less than $40 on a tee! You will see me wearing this tee in white below because I had to get more than one color for this price. The message on this tee needs to be printed everywhere (it’s also on their hoodies)! We are all One Hundred Percent Human. While the past few years have divided our country, it’s time to all come back together. We are all human. We all deserve basic human rights. We all went through some pretty heavy shit over the past few years. We are all human. Together.

The Perform Bike Short is, you guessed it, the short version of those Perform Leggings that I love above. Some bike shorts can squeeze the thighs, but these absolutely do not do that horrible thigh overflow thing! Thank goodness.

This pullover in the soft oatmeal color is the perfect transitional piece for cooler spring days to take you too and from the gym. The quality is really good. It looks and feels way more expensive than it actually is! I also love this piece with jeans and shorts. You will get tons of use out of this one.

The ReLeathered Court Sneaker is made from recycled leather. I am digging the retro vibe of these sneakers and the two-toned neutral colors with the off-white selection. These also come in all white, but I thought I would spice it up with an off-white shoe since I have plenty of all white sneakers already. And while I was adding to my cart, I grabbed a 3-pack of crew socks because one can never have enough crew socks (especially, when wearing ankle weights for added comfort). I love the variety of light neutral colors in this pack, as well as the price!

Ok, these pants are so cool! They come in solid colors but I love the stripe and these neutral hues. These pants are sophisticated enough to wear to the office with a pair of flats, but they feel like sweat pants. The waist is elastic for extra comfort. The piping and tapered leg add even more style to what could technically be athleisure — but I give these pants way more credit than to box them into the athleisure category only. I am wearing a size medium.

Add the perfect crop tee (seen again), ecru recycled leather sneakers, and bag, and you are ready for a spring day in 2022. You are welcome!

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