💸 Is It Worth It? Activewear Edition 💸
If you’ve scrolled on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest or even just walked down the street lately you’ve probably noticed one thing: activewear is everywhere. It's become the Gen Z uniform. And if you’re anything like the She’s on the Money team? We live in ours. (No, seriously this article was written in a matching set.)
But while we love a cute pair of flares or a pastel-toned crop, we’ve got to be honest: activewear can be so expensive. And sometimes the quality? Kinda mid.
So we decided to ask the SOTM girls. What’s actually worth it when it comes to activewear? What makes a set go from a splurge to a staple?
Here’s what they had to say...
🛍️ What do you actually look for in activewear?
“Something without a front seam, but I do not like seamless activewear. I have a bigger chest, so seamless I don’t find supportive enough. I want something I can wear a big white T-shirt over to Pilates but feel good in.” – Brooke
“Depends what it is, but I’d say… comfy, not see-through, supportive, shorts that don’t roll or have a front seam. Basically, something that you can wear and not think about it. Usually black errrything, or espresso. Can’t pass up a good brown.” – Georgia
“Honestly, pockets in shorts for my phone and cute colours.” – Zara
“Something that’s not see-through and a style that I can also wear day to day (like a flare legging or oversized jumper) to make sure I can get maximum use out of my gear. I also am a total sucker for a pastel colourway.” – Jess
“Comfortable and versatile – the Lululemon activewear wide leg pants that double as dress pants have been a gamechanger for work/dressier events!” – Kiara
💵 What's your go-to budget for a set?
“Happy to spend $150 for a good quality crop and shorts.” – Brooke
“I wear activewear almost every day, so I’ll pay more for quality I trust. I don’t really budget specifically, but it’s definitely part of my fun money. If it lasts and fits well, I’m in.” – Georgia
“Probably around $120–$150 – feel like it's worth the money because I use it every day.” – Zara
“I don't have a set budget for activewear as it folds into my broader clothing budget, but I try to shop things on sale or with cashback as much as I can!” – Jess
“Usually happy to spend around $100–$150.” – Kiara
🏷️ What brands are you loving right now?
“Most of my activewear is small businesses, but I love Salt and Ripple & Lorna Jane.” – Brooke
“Lululemon + Crop Shop Boutique.” – Georgia
“I actually cannot pick between LSKD, Nimble and Lulu.” – Jess
“Upstate and Dfyne.” – Zara
“Lululemon and Jaggad (my fav leggings are from both these brands).” – Kiara
🧺 What’s your lowest cost-per-wear activewear piece?
“Definitely my blue matchy set from Salt and Ripple. I wear it at least once a week!” – Brooke
“I’ve got some Lululemon Fast and Free tights that are probably 10 years old and still in amazing condition.” – Georgia
“Blue flex set from Upstate.” – Zara
“My black flare leggings (I have a pair from LSKD and a pair from Nimble) and I wear them every single week!” – Jess
“My Lululemon Align leggings have been part of my OOTD at least 3 times a week!! From walks, shopping trips and Pilates – they've seen it all.” – Kiara
🧞♀️ What’s on your activewear wish list?
“I want to try CSB but worry it’s not big bust friendly.” – Brooke
“Some CSB Form Flare leggings. Manifesting them into my wardrobe.” – Georgia
“I realllly want some of the CSB stuff in the blush colourway so I can wear it to ballet.” – Jess
“Flare leggings – haven’t bought into the hype yet, but they look great on everyone!” – Kiara
The SOTM team at a recent photoshoot in our pastel LSDK sets 💗
So, is it worth it? When it comes to activewear, it really depends on you. Your lifestyle, your body, your budget. But if there's one thing we know for sure: the right set can make you feel like the main character in your Pilates class and your errands run. Now that’s worth it.
Want us to review a specific brand next? Slide into our DMs. We’re always down for a try-on haul. 👀