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I have found the moisture wicking fabrics to be an annoyance, I am a heavy face sweater, and prefer a cotton tshirt to wipe my face, I try not to spend more than $20 on anything I work out in, but being blessed with A-cups I don’t have to worry much about extra jiggle.

I’ve gone to the standard department stores, like JCPenney, Sears, etc. to get mine  Much more reasonable and decent quality.  I believe I paid like $40 for the bra and, I wanna say $30 for the pants, it’s been a while, they haven’t fell apart yet from the numerous washings.  Of course I don’t seem to have the issues of large tatas as you do so a sports bra alone will usually do it for me.

I usually go to the gym at least once a week.  I have a busy schedule, otherwise I’d go more often.  Of course swimming I don’t count and that is definitely an one additional time a week at a minimum, usually two or three times for swimming alone.  Not exactly a fish outta water but I enjoy it and it doesn’t put pressure on my knee (track injury in HS).

I would rather invest the money if it’s something you’re seriously going to use, rather than buy a cheaper alternative and have it wear out or break or whatever else 7 months down the road. Sports bras are something you would want to splurge for, because the fit and the comfort really do make a difference in your workout, and you want something that will last you forever. Yoga pants and other stuff like that can be found at places like Target and work just as well. Oakley also has an athletic line for women, and while it’s not the cheapest out there, it’s high-quality and cheaper than Lululemon (and is quite adorable!).

Based on what you’ve written, I’d suggest the Oakley Circuit Bra because it’s a high-impact bra with molded cups; I’ve tried it on and it definitely keeps everything in place. It’s also made with a material called O-Hydrolix, which is a moisture-wicking fabric to keep you cool and dry, and is antimicrobial, so it doesn’t get smelly and gross. For $44 it’s kind of a steal (compared to Under Armour and Lululemon). 

All you really need is shorts and a cotton top, a good sports bra and some decent shoes. You don’t need to spend a small fortune on workout clothes unless you’re racing or competing on a regular basis.

Tops and pants, I don’t spend that much on.  I might just go to Ross or Marshalls and look for pants in the $12 to $20 range, tops from $6 to $12.  However, the shoes I would allow up to $100 for proper, supportive shoes.  As well as the bra.  I need them to have firm support but doesn’t dig into my shoulders or slip off.  I’ve spent $50 to $60 on a bra, it is worth it.  The ones I get, even with hand washing, they dry really fast so I really only need 2 at the most.  I feel you should have a decent work out bra, all that bouncing can hurt, more so than the support in the bra you wear regularly for your daily activities.

the Ta Ta Tamer II is absolutely worth the money (Im in love with mine, and its very hard not to wear it every day but only to the gym. I just feel good in it!) . The last thing you want to worry about is the girl’s bouncing around while trying to work out. Plus a good bra has lots of support and will last a long time.
I love VS bras…
As for pants.. Ive lucked out and picked them up at thrift stores at super great prices.. I usually work out (Zumba and Kettlebell training) in comfy yoga-style pants and a slightly bigger cotton shirt.. Oh I hate tighter fitting shirts but when it comes to working out (especially if you are taking a class or working with a trainer/spotter) fitting is good because it can be hard to tell if you are doing some of the exercises right with baggy clothes on (according to my trainer anyway)
So yes, work out gear that you love and makes you feel good (and is good quality) is worth the money. IMO

Whatever you can afford and are willing to spend. If your boob problem is enough to warrant two bras and a shelf tank at times, I’d go for the… uh… tata tamer if it works. 

When I wore a 32C…I wouldn’t even spend a lot on a bra.  I don’t have a choice anymore for two reasons, 1) they don’t sell my size in normal stores, and 2) I need the support or my neck and shoulders will tell me about it later.  I splurge on bras and skip spending money on everything else.

this post just made me want to email my parents and thank them for not complaining too much about the cost of all my work out gear. 

Under Armour is def worth it – let’s just say I own enough UA bras, shorts, & tights to get through a week (I generally workout 1-2x a day). New Balance has some pretty decent gear too and I personally find UA & NB to be a little cheaper than Nike. 

 Too much workout gear is when you spend more on it than your rent for the month.

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I definitely agree with an above commenter about Ross or Marshalls. They have good quality workout gear, with bottoms usually $10-$15, sports bras (lightly padded and probably best for B cups or smaller) for $12 and under. For workout tops, I really have no issue with a simple tank. I’ve had my workout clothes for years and haven’t had any issues with them (and I wear each piece about once a week since I go nearly every day).

I really don’t think workout gear needs to be that expensive. The only things that should be splurged on are 1) good quality workout shoes and 2) a proper, supportive bra if you need it.

A pair of shorts from walmart cost about $10 (maybe even less than that) and a tank top $17–and that’s as much as I would spend for workout clothes. As for the shoes, converse haven’t failed me yet.

Wicking fabrics have a good range of prices, so along with the other commenters, I have to say Ross is where it’s at. Sports bras really depend on your cup size and the intensity of your activity. I have B’s, almost C’s, and I usually run which produces tons of bouncing. Expensive sports bras are worth it to absorb the shock. Title Nine has well-designed sports bras with prices averaging around $50.

Target has nice running pants and tops. I think I spent 40 dollars on my last running pair.

I go to Ross or a similar store and get those same products for 1/3rd of the original price. I agree with that’slifekid. Those “dry knit” fabrics are a pain and not worth it. I went to a private school where those shirts were required for PE. They were supposed to be cooler (Fl get’s pretty hot), but they were far worse than any cotton shirt I’ve worn. So stick to Ross and get a whole outfit (or 2!) for the same price as that bra.

bras around 13€ from discount stores and I have large boobs (meaning they are good enough). Pants 10-20€, shirts, idk, 5 or so, hoodies up to 20. Shoes…well depends on the shoe… I’d never pay more than 60€ though. I think the ones I have which cost 25€ are pretty fine, they fit well on the foot and don’t feel different that the brand shoes. It’s not like I’m a professional athlete, I’m happy as long as I feel ok. I also run outdors through mud and grass when I run so the shoes wear out quickly…I can’t buy pricey shoes every 6 months. 

i just use the free cotton shirts i get from my school and camp and soccer shorts and a few good pairs of socks and sneakers. and sports bras from old navy. no need to spend all that extra money for no reason. the cheap things will get the job done all the same.

Expensive workout clothes (nike,adidas, underarmor) are good IF you can afford paying that much..but honestly..I buy most of my stuff at department stores and target..and its pretty cute and 1/4 of the price. You’re just gonna get all sweaty in it anyways lol.

Lululemon pants are SO worth it… plus, I LOVE LOVE their jackets because they’re so simple, yet fashionable.