I cycle daily and was thinking to update my summer wardrobe with some basic cotton-based (just not too sporty looking) bicycle shorts which I can style with blouses/shirts/longer t-shirts. Looking to wear them for work too so don’t want to get some bad quality/see -through ones. Thanks!
A few preliminary Qs for you:
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Do you have any examples of other leggings or shorts that you like (and what are they lacking)?
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Most athletic-wear is made from synthetic fabric. Are you willing to consider alternatives to cotton? If so, what other fabrics do you like?
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Without giving away your location, do you have a preference for brands? (i.e. some people don’t have access to American brands)
Did not expect this post to survive to a point of obtaining more details. :)
- yes, I love GAP fit short. They are the most comfortable ones for me. However, they have side pockets (which I love when I am doing sports) but that gives away they are sporty. Am looking for something more versatile.
- Yes, I am. Just figured cotton(mix) might go better with shirts (big fan of oversized stripe/Hawaiian shirts + tops under)
- And am in Europe and have access to many brands, but you are correct, to the American limited.
Thanks for your time!
Have you tried the GAP’s athletic “sister brand” Athleta? It’s hit or miss and I find they’re quality is in between GAP and Lululemon. A few of their pants I can wear to work. It’s a bit pricey but they have regular sales that I take advantage of and have been happy with most of the things I purchased there.
No! I buy GAP often and never any of damn tracking engines offered me Athlete. I just checked and I can actually order it, so that great! I don’t mind paying a bit more when I know it’s good. That being said, lululemon I still haven’t tried out due to the price. Would you recommend them? Are they that good?
I still have Lululemon clothes I bought a decade ago and they still look good.
I find their “align” biker shorts pretty flattering because they don’t squeeze at the openings, but I get a longer length (6 inch) because I found the shorter ones would ride up. They’re also a more breathable (thinner but not see-through) fabric that’s nicer for summer.
I’ll have to try them out now. And thanks for discovering Athlete to me, this was extremely useful.
You’re welcome ☺️
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Hmm ID go to like, a work out clothing store. Feel like you’d find what you need there
