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How To Dress For Gym

You can shave off centimetres without breaking a sweat. Here's kit chosen to make the most of your shape...

by Mari Groenewald

Play With Proportion

If you're size 8:
Covering too much of a petite frame can make you look like a tween. A racerback vest and cropped leggings will show off skin in your flattering zones.

Try this vest from Sissy Boy (R499) and three-quarter-length leggings (R449) from adidas.

Last updated: Fri, 2011-04-01 12:47

By Anonymous on 2011-01-28 17:02

I really love this look.... that cropped jacket is adorable!

By DarkBlue21 on 2011-01-28 22:14

I like the vest from sissy boy...though it's a bit expensive...

By Anonymous on 2011-02-03 12:35

If you need to wear a jacket you're not working hard enough.

Seriously. R500 for a little top??? Its gym, not a fashion show.

By Anonymous on 2011-03-26 06:50

I know it all is so expensive. The truth is that one needs to feel good at gym. I don't dress up for gym but I like to feel good in what I am wearing. I must say I struggle to find gym wearing general and when I do it costs a lot. My solution is to shop around. I am sure u can find a jacket like this similar in shape but not a brand name

By TerriB on 2011-04-05 13:54

I feel sorry for the size 14 ladies, i would hate to have to cover up with a jacket while gyming - just crazy.
What happened to a nice Tshirt and shorts combo?

By Anonymous on 2011-04-26 14:17

Go to Mr Price sport ! Same stuff wayyyyyy cheaper !
like R 50-R80 a top and same for pants !
and really sexy!!

By Anonymous on 2011-10-12 11:35

I really don't understand the marketing that has been done with the jackets, especially with summer on our door steps. I do find this article a bit disappointing.

By Anonymous on 2012-02-03 12:53

I have to feel good when i gym and that is why i need to invest. i've tried wearing cheapies and definately a disappointment 3 months down the line.

By Anonymous on 2012-05-03 14:03

R550?? for gym clothes? really now?