Whenever I share my workouts on Instagram I got lots of questions about the best leggings, my favorite supportive sports bras and my other favorite workout essentials.

While dealing with some bloating issues this summer and having been less on the road per usual, I’ve been living in my favorite workout clothes and athleisure. 

As such, I’ve gone ahead and updated this post to be a comprehensive look at all my current favorite workout clothes from tops to bottom to sports bras and shoes. At the onset of the summer I also bought some new styles I’ve been really happy with so you’ll find those now included. 

A lot of these styles work for off-duty, athleisure looks and travel outfits, too. 

My Current Favorite Workout Clothes

I had plenty of workout clothes that are “just ok” or that haven’t stood the test of time. I decided to donate and sell those and instead whittle down my collection to all the things I loved wearing and reached for again and again. You can trust that all those included below are damn good and have been tried and tested by me personally.

Tops

Vuori Energy Tank

I love this tank so much! It is the softest fabric ever and it is so flattering on.

I have a size Medium. I have this in several colors- it is truly my go to and my most worn tank for working out.

Vuori Energy Tee

The same dreamy fabric and similar fit as the tank but with sleeves! I wear a M in this as well.

Outdoor Voices Everyday Long Sleeve T-Shirt

I tend to really dislike long sleeve workout shirts that are tight on the arms so I rarely can find long sleeve shirts for workouts but this one was a home run. I’ll definitely be buying more. It also is great layered under puffer jackets for walks and you could even wear it at home as a basic layering tee under cardigans.

I wear a size M. I first bought white and then bought black. This is a great long sleeve top.

Outdoor Voices Everyday Shortsleeve

And the short sleeve version! My favorite short-sleeve tee for low-sweat workouts. Perfectly cropped without being too cropped and a nice, soft cotton-jersey material.

I wear a M.

Lululemon All Yours Tee

The perfect boyfriend workout tee. I knot mine and I love the oversized fit on this. Comfy and perfect for walks, running or errands. I wear a size 8 in this.

They also have a cropped version if that’s more your style.

Lululemon Cates Tee

My ideal cropped tee. Perfect for walks, workouts – you name it. I own at least six of these because I wear them so often.

I recommend sizing up. I own the size 8.

Lululemon Classic Fit Cotton Blend Tee

You could wear this as a regular tee or a workout tee. I sized up to an 8.

Lululemon Relaxed Fit Cotton Jersey Shirt

I usually steer clear of jersey as a fabric but it is barely noticeable in this oversized tee with a really nice weight to it.

I sized up to an 8. I reach for this tee time and time again on weekends.

Vuori Essential Halo Hoodie

If you have & love the Vuori joggers than you’ll love this hoodie made out of the same super-soft fabric. It’s so soft and cozy yet perfectly sporty and a great weight. I size up to a Large.

There’s a zip-up version if that’s more your style.

Lululemon Softstreme Perfectly Oversized Cropped Crew

A soft yet slick pullover crew that’s a great lightweight layer. 

I wear a size M and there’s a variety of colors available.

Super similar that I also own is this pullover from Abercrombie that’s a good price. I own the size L.

Beyond Yoga Featherweight Rebalance Tank

This has all the makings of an ideal workout tank in my opinion. A high neck, super soft fabric, a relaxed fit and lightweight.

Loads of colors and sizing available. I wear the M.

Vuori Restore Half Zip

A fleece lined so extra cozy half zip hoodie. I wear the size M.

Vuori Sedona Crewneck Sweatshirt

The perfect, slouchy, comfy crewneck sweatshirt you always want to wear. Vintage vibes and just the ideal layering piece.

I own the M.

Spanx AirEssentials Half Zip

The Spanx AirEssentials pieces are made with spacer fabric that’s lightweight, soft and ultra drapey, designed to feel silky against your skin – it is amazing! I’ve started to amass quite a collection with this half zip being my favorite. It’s particularly great for travel. 

I recommend sizing up for a roomier fit. I have the L. You can use code MEGHANDXSPANX for 10% off your Spanx order.

Vuori Long Sleeve Halo Crew

This top is part sweatshirt, part tee and 100% comfy cozy. I love that it is made out of recycled materials and equal parts sporty and stylish. This tee is perfect as an extra layer for training, traveling, hiking, running or just lounging. I wear the M.

Sweaty Betty After Class Sweatshirt

Cozy and yet elevated this is made of breathable organic cotton and stretchy modal. It covers your bum which I love and has cozy thumbholes and dropped shoulders. 

Sweaty Betty has some really chic pullovers and sweatshirts and outerwear so don’t miss browsing their site.

Sports Bras

Athleta Conscious Crop

I have the Medium D-DD and am wearing it in the above photo. Note it comes with cup inserts but I removed them. I never thought this top would work for me but it turns out it is great for yoga and core workouts that I’ve been doing. Also seen on me here.

Beyond Yoga Spacedye Refocus Cropped Tank

This is very similar to the Athleta crop if you like that but it has a bit of a better fit IMO. Built in shelf bra, super soft and a great flattering silhoutte. Perfect to pair with a matching pair of leggings for a stylish matching set.

I wear the size M.

Vuori Elevation Plyo Tank

Similar to the Athleta Conscious Crop but in a softer material, the Vuori Elevation Plyo Tank has a really flattering cut to it and the material is just like butter! I wear it in a size L as seen above with the matching Clean Elevation Legging (size M).

Lululemon Bend This Scoop and Square Bra

Oh so super soft this bra doesn’t have any support for my chest personally but it is great for every day comfy wear and has become a go-to for me to travel in as well. 

If you have a chest, I recommend sizing up.

Lululemon Bend This One-Shoulder Bra

And a similar one shoulder style that works for me for my hot yoga workouts. I bought this after seeing how chic it looked on another girl in my yoga class.

If you have a chest, I recommend sizing up.

Lululemon Like a Cloud Longline Bra

Soft and sleek this is a stretching or yoga only bra for me as there is hardly no support. But it sure does look chic on! I bought one and then immediately bought another.

I wear a size 8. 

Athleta Ultimate Bra D, DD

This is a great basic, do-it-all bra. It’s perfectly supportive for high intensity workouts but also could be worn for anything less intense. I love the soft fabric and that it comes in sizes XXS through 3X. I wear a size M.

Lululemon Energy Longline Bra

This is a good bra for yoga and any less-intense workouts you may be doing. I wear a size 8.

Nike Swoosh Bra

I own at least seven of these bras. They are inexpensive and reliable and really, really hold up. Most of those that I own I’ve had for more than five years. Good enough for workouts involving jumping and really comfortable. The perfect no-fuss, throw on and go sports bra.

I wear size Medium. Also available on Amazon if you prefer to shop there.

Bottoms

Athleta Elation 7/8 Tight

I love, love, love these leggings. These are a great lounge legging but equally great for HIIT workouts or yoga or pilates. They keep everything really tucked in and look really great on.

I wear the Athleta Elation legging in a size Small. They retail for $89. These tights are also extremely size inclusive running XXS-3X. I own three pair now and they are the ones I always reach for first after a laundry day and I have my pick of leggings. 

Beyond Yoga Spacedye At Your Leisure High Waisted Midi Legging

The curve-flattering yoga legging I adore. It has a chic overlap waistband and is made from Beyond Yoga’s incredibly soft Spacedye fabric.

This pair of high waisted midi leggings is a brand fan favorite (and bestseller, season after season) and it is easy to see why once you own it. 

I wear a size M and love to pair it with my matching tank for a cute yoga look.

Vuori Clean Elevation Legging

My favorites for winter. These are oh-so-crazy soft that you never want to take them off. Great for hikes, at home workouts and travel days, too.

Designed with a pure, soft suede feel and complete coverage, this ultra high-rise legging features performance knit made from recycled materials that’s moisture wicking and includes a hidden zipper pocket but sans side seams for superior movement. 

I wear them in a size M. They retail for $98 and come in several colors. They also come in Short, Regular and Long length. I wear the Regular at 5’5″.

Vuori AllTheFeels Legging

Another great soft and barely there legging, these high-rise leggings pair breathable, lightweight support with supremely soft and innovative Vuori BlissBlend fabric. The fabric is a performance stretch knit that moves with you and is moisture wicking.

I found them true to size and wear them in a size M.

Related: Read My Vuori Review

Lululemon Align 4″ Short

I own these in both the 4″ and the 6″. Great for Peloton rides and yoga during the summertime.

Lululemon Hotty Hot High-Rise Lined Short 4″

A great active short for summer walks or runs.

Beyond Yoga Spacedye All For Run 3″ Short

Designed for running but I wear them for summer Peloton rides and for hot walks outside. These short inseam active shorts are breathable and moisture wicking to keep you cool. 

I wear the size M.

Beyond Yoga Spacedye At Your Leisure High Waisted Midi Legging

Made from the same soft fabric that wicks moisture as the shorts above, these leggings have a super flattering waistband that makes them perfect to pair with a sports bra or cropped workout top.

I wear the size M.

Lululemon Fast and Free Tight

A flattering yet functional workout legging I wear often during sweaty HIIT workouts. They do show sweat so I’d steer clear of the colors and stick to black. I wear a Size 6.

Nike One Lux 7/8 Leggings

These are my thinest pair of leggings but I love them for just that. The fabric feels super luxe and the fabric excels for sweaty workouts.

These look great on and are a go-to for workouts like hot yoga and Peloton rides.

I now have three pair in size M. They retail for $90.

Lululemon Wunder Under Super High Rise Tight

The Lululemon Wunder Under Super High Rise Tight are also a very sporty fabric but they majorly keep everything compressed in a way that leaves me feeling more fit than I am – ha!

I wear a size 6.

Vuori Joggers

I love these joggers that are equal parts sporty and lounge-y. Great for walks, great for wearing around the house, great for travel and now have a cult following in my group of girlfriends. I wear a size Small. You will love these joggers – trust. See my full review here.

Lululemon Align Legging

One of my longest standing picks for best legging by far is the Lululemon Align 28″ legging. It is made of super soft fabric that feels weightless to wear. The fit is high waisted so everything feels tucked in and they don’t ever feel like they’re falling down (a qualm I find with a lot of cheaper leggings and a reason why I believe these are worth investing in).

These leggings are my favorite for yoga but I also love wearing them at home for cozy work from home days and they are often what I choose to travel in as well as take hikes or long walks in. I have been wearing these for over three years and my collection has grown to five pair because of how often I wear them. 

The Align leggings come in a variety of colors and styles and retail for $98. I wear them in a size 6.

In summer I wear the Align short and size up to an 8 in them. As with all Lululemon items, I recommend sizing up if you are in between sizes or prefer a roomier fit. 

Vuori Daily Legging

If you’re looking for an athleisure legging, look no further than the Vuroi Daily Legging. These feature a high waist, drawstring tie, an upgraded no-slip fit, 7/8 length and cuffed ankles making them equal parts sporty and stylish.

These leggings are ultra compressive and supportive so I recommend sizing up. They’re great for yoga, running, hiking, traveling or running errands.

I wear a size Large in this pair as I found they run a bit small. They also come in a Long length for the taller girls.

Alo Airbrush Leggings

These Airbrush leggings put this brand on the map. They design their collection to go from the studio to brunch and I think these leggings are really flattering on. They are cut from the label’s signature moisture-wicking stretch fabric and they really lift, sculpt and contour. The wide, high-rise waistband is engineered to stay in place and support you through your workout.

This brand’s leggings run small and I sized down to a size Small.

Vuori Halo Performance Short

I live in these shorts in the summer. They are the short version of the Performance Joggers so they’re also super soft and feature no liner so they’re great for lounging or running errands.

Available in sizes XXS-XXL. I wear a size Medium – TTS but I would recommend sizing up if you prefer a bit more of a roomier fit.

Exercise Dress

Vuori Halo Essential Dress

Truth be told I never thought I’d be an exercise dress kinda gal but there’s something wonderful about this dress!

I sized up to a L.

Jackets

Vuori Canyon Insulated Jacket

The perfect topper for any look in Fall or Winter. This jacket is insulated and made from recycled fabrics so it helps protect you from the elements. I absolutely love the fit on it particularly. 

I own the M.

Vuori Sherpa Jacket

The perfect sporty fleece! I love that it is made from recycled performance sherpa fleece material and features cool contrast pockets that make it stand out. It has a full zip and is perfectly comfy and cozy for outdoor activities. 

Available in sizes XXS-XXL. I’m wearing a size Medium – TTS. 

Varley Roselle Half-Zip Fleece

A fleece that’s actually chic thanks to its metallic hardware. I sized up to a L in this.

Varley Roxbury Zip Sweatshirt

The perfect topper to/from workouts. I sized down to a S in this but you could also take your regular size for a roomier fit.

Shoes

APL Techloom Sneakers

Oh how I love these sneakers! So comfortable and yet stylish. I am so picky when it comes to my sneakers and I have been so, so happy with these.

My #1 go-tos for walks and hikes. I wear these so much – and have for the past 5+ years – that I am about to reorder my third pair.

And I love that you don’t have to wear socks with them! I sized down half a size to 6.5.

Allbirds Tree Runners

I love these super comfy shoes for walks. They are so lightweight and therefore great to pack as well.

Nike AirMax 270 Sneakers

These are like walking on clouds. So supportive, so comfy.

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As you build out a wardrobe of workout clothes you love, I hope this post and size guidance throughout will help you find quality pieces you love moving in! And shop my latest Fitness and Athleisure Picks in The Shop.

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