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December 12, 2013

Athleta Will Forever Change the Way You Workout

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While previewing the Athleta spring 2014 collection, I it hit me that I could very easily LIVE day in and day out in the new season’s offerings, which is kudos to the brand for thoughtful design and careful attention to detailing, fabrication, and color. From supple, quilted vests to space-dyed slouchy sweaters, working out and carrying on with the rest of your life has never been so seamless. I actually feel like I want to work out more, since I have stylish and comfortable pieces to do so in, retiring my old tshirts and pants to lounging/sleeping/never-to-see-the-light-of-day only.

I’ve found it easy to shop as well, with the website indicating what the particular item is inspired for (i.e. gym training for the No Sweatin’ it Pant, and running for the Diffuse Tight by MPG).

See the slideshow above for some of my top picks for spring 2014, which also include incredible technology like the UNSTINKABLE tech, allowing you to wear items more and wash them less without smelling like you just worked out in them five times.

Plus, I’m excited to shop Athleta via the in-store experience; a new store recently opened in the flatiron district (at 18th Street and Park Avenue) in New York City, and check the list of locations for one near, or opening soon, near you!

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November 8, 2012

Athleta for Spring 2013

by Julia DiNardo

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You ready to get sporty? I thought so! Held at the Refine Method Studio at Union Square, I took in the latest highly functional, and uber-fashionable offerings from Athleta for Spring 2013. Great new vibrant colorways, prints, and styles are available for a range of activities and sports that are geared toward the warmer weather. Some of our favorites included a gorgeous rashguard and swim pant (yes, a swim pant!! It’s like a legging!), a pretty micro print skort, space dyed pants and tops, and artful twists on the back detailing of tanks. View the images above for our favorite Athleta lifestyle, swim, running, yoga, and overall workout pieces for spring.

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July 31, 2012

Athleta Holiday 2012 Preview

by Julia DiNardo

Athleta‘s holiday 2012 preview, hosted at the aptly-themed Aspen Social Club in Midtown Manhattan left me yearning for the slopes in order to take advantage of all of the thoughtful design detailing that the brand has put into its latest line. There were some great new lifestyle and yoga/gym offerings to be had (check out the sweet vest above –that fur collar is removable), like sparkly tanks, new colorways and extra ruching, but for certain some of the most standout pieces for holiday 2102 came from the section geared toward cold weather exposure.

Ski pants were so stylish that they actually resembled my favorite pair of Club Monaco dress pants, and besides their sleek aesthetic and lightweight body that makes them apres-ski worthy, they also have a cool little tag in the back (see above) to hook your lift pass through. This season also has some fantastic headwear (picture at bottom) that allow for a ponytail to slip through and also offer antimicrobial properties. Last, the brand has a WATER PROOF (not water resistant) jacket that is a full on winterized coat so that it is ultra warm AND ultra dry, and a handy little device on the right sleeve of their jacket so that if you by chance get buried under by an avalanche. You can be found!! Genius? Yep! Check Athleta around November to shop these new stylish and highly functional athletic items, designed by women, for women.

-Julia DiNardo

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June 7, 2012

All About the Details: Athleta for Fall 2012

by Julia DiNardo

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Athleta new collection

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If I MUST head to the gym, I’d prefer to do so in style. Thanks to Athleta, I’ve been introduced to great fitting, high performance pieces that certainly don’t sacrifice style. I’m a huge fan of their tanks and capri pants, which strategically place subtle details that are essentials, like a back pocket to fit money or even an iPhone, built-in bras, and reflector tape for outdoor running at points on the body that will really show when it counts. See the slideshow above for some of my favorite new pieces from the fall collection, with great colorways, patterns, and details that of course matter.

-Julia DiNardo

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October 13, 2011

Work Your Work Out Clothes

by fashion pulse contributor

If you’re anything like us at FPD, you are certainly a girl on-the-go. Today, so many women try to incorporate it all (think Sarah Jessica Parker in How Does She Do It?). How do we do it all – gym, work, social life, family life, etc? More importantly, how can we do it all in complete style? Today, there are so many affordable options for stylish gym wear. There is no need to sweat it anymore; work those workout clothes ladies!

The Most-Loved Yoga Pant, $29.50

Victoria’s Secret

These yoga pants (I own two pairs) are perfect for working out and lounging, but can also transition outside of the gym. As the company says, “So sexy you’ll want to wear it everywhere.” Search beyond the bottoms, and discover a lot of great options here!

Women’s Long Sleeve Athletic Top, $19.99

Women’s Long Sleeve Seamless Athletic Tee, $24.99

Target

C9 by Champion apparel for Target offers incredible options for your daily workout. Fabrics are ventilated, water resistant, seamless and stretchy. Power on in these bras, tops, jackets, fleeces, pants and more.