In my youth, I lived and breathed performing arts. There were times when I had over six performing arts classes a day beginning at 7 am each morning and ending at 9 pm at night. With vocal, dance, twirl, and drama being so consuming during my weekdays, I reached a point where wearing everyday clothing was something I only did on my weekends off. Some people looked at me and thought I was a slacker who wore my boyfriend tees and yoga pants every day to school. Those who knew me knew I was too busy to change clothes between each class. For me, like many others, workout apparel wasn’t just clothing I wore to the gym. It was who I was – I was active so active wear clothing was a 24/7 uniform.
In the past fifteen years, active and dance wear has evolved to include clothing anyone would want to wear all the time. Instead of being viewed as a slacker, those who enjoy their drape tops and yoga cami’s daily are viewed as beautiful and healthy. I credit this to the modern styling and stunning colors offered. For example, take a look at this stunning hoodie below. I’m in love with this color! At Sweaty Betty they call it “Neon Peach Blossom”.
What is your favorite top to wear with your yoga pants?
As a mom of six, yoga pants are a part of my daily uniform for other reasons than they were when I was young. They have become comfortable clothing I wear at home that is also appropriate to be worn while running errands. There are moments when I feel like an imposter running around in my yoga clothes all of the time, but I know that the young mom who went the the gym five days a week, and the girl who wore ladies dancewear as a uniform, is still in there. Maybe one day I will have time to find her again (smile). Then again, homeschooling two teenagers and a nine year old, AND chasing a preschooler and a toddler while babywearing a newborn – maybe I do deserve the right to wear active wear daily after all!
Why do you love yoga clothes?
