July 29, 2009 6:34 PM
Taking Workout Wear Anywhere
When it comes to exercising your fashion options, the gym wear might be a good place to start.
On "The Early Show on Wednesday, Lisa Arbetter, deputy managing editor of InStyle magazine shared a few ideas on ways to turn your fitness gear into something fashionable that can take you from the gym to the office -- or even out on the town.
LOOK #1
You Already Own...A Tennis Skirt
Tennis skirt, Lacoste cotton-elastane tennis skirt, $75;
Polo, Old Navy classic jersey polo, $15
Here's your new outfit:
Blazer, Theory cotton blazer, $295;
Sunglasses, Liz Claiborne metal sunglasses, $36; atMacy's
Top, Inhabit cotton top, $150;
Tennis skirt, Lacoste cotton-elastane tennis skirt, $75;
Bag, Tila March canvas and patent leather bag, $357;
Sandals, Matt Bernson patent leather sandals, $169
- Wearing a blazer, like this one from Theory, makes it clear you're not headed to a match.
- These sleek Matt Bernson sandals and structured bag from Tila March subtly reinforce the casual business vibe.
LOOK #2 You Already Own… A Hoodie
Hoodie, Juicy Couture cotton-blend hoodie, $168; 212-796-3360
Sweatpants, Gap Body pants, $24.50
Here's your new outfit:
Pencil Skirt,Ann Taylor cotton-linen pencil skirt, $79;
Tank, Bread & Butter black and white stripe pocket tank, $39;
Bag,Tumi nylon bag with leather trim, $375;
Watch, DKNY stainless steel watch, $175; at select Macy's stores
Heels, Franco Sarto leather heels, $99; at select Nordstrom stores
- Stylish as this Juicy Couture sweatshirt is, it still needs the short, slim silhouette of a pencil skirt
to balance out its slouchy shape and take it from the gym to the office.
LOOK #3 You already Own… Zippered Leggings
Zippered leggings, LNA nylon-spandex zippered leggings, $108;
Tank, Gap solid tank, $9.99
Here's your new outfit:
Heels, Nine West "Jenicca" sandals, $29.99;
Tunic, Calvin Klein polyester-spandex tunic, $59; at Lord & Taylor
Cuff, Fallon glass bead and brass cuff, $215;
Purse, Rebecca Minkoff straw purse, $210;
-These leggings are already embellished, but you can dress them up even further with a lace print top, like one from Calvin Klein.
- Add chic, summery accessories for a cocktail party.
On "The Early Show on Wednesday, Lisa Arbetter, deputy managing editor of InStyle magazine shared a few ideas on ways to turn your fitness gear into something fashionable that can take you from the gym to the office -- or even out on the town.
LOOK #1
You Already Own...A Tennis Skirt
Tennis skirt, Lacoste cotton-elastane tennis skirt, $75;
Polo, Old Navy classic jersey polo, $15
Here's your new outfit:
Blazer, Theory cotton blazer, $295;
Sunglasses, Liz Claiborne metal sunglasses, $36; at
Top, Inhabit cotton top, $150;
Tennis skirt, Lacoste cotton-elastane tennis skirt, $75;
Bag, Tila March canvas and patent leather bag, $357;
Sandals, Matt Bernson patent leather sandals, $169
- Wearing a blazer, like this one from Theory, makes it clear you're not headed to a match.
- These sleek Matt Bernson sandals and structured bag from Tila March subtly reinforce the casual business vibe.
LOOK #2 You Already Own… A Hoodie
Hoodie, Juicy Couture cotton-blend hoodie, $168; 212-796-3360
Sweatpants, Gap Body pants, $24.50
Here's your new outfit:
Pencil Skirt,Ann Taylor cotton-linen pencil skirt, $79;
Tank, Bread & Butter black and white stripe pocket tank, $39;
Bag,
Watch, DKNY stainless steel watch, $175; at select Macy's stores
Heels, Franco Sarto leather heels, $99; at select Nordstrom stores
- Stylish as this Juicy Couture sweatshirt is, it still needs the short, slim silhouette of a pencil skirt
to balance out its slouchy shape and take it from the gym to the office.
LOOK #3 You already Own… Zippered Leggings
Zippered leggings, LNA nylon-spandex zippered leggings, $108;
Tank, Gap solid tank, $9.99
Here's your new outfit:
Heels, Nine West "Jenicca" sandals, $29.99;
Tunic, Calvin Klein polyester-spandex tunic, $59; at Lord & Taylor
Cuff, Fallon glass bead and brass cuff, $215;
Purse, Rebecca Minkoff straw purse, $210;
-These leggings are already embellished, but you can dress them up even further with a lace print top, like one from Calvin Klein.
- Add chic, summery accessories for a cocktail party.
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