NEW YORK, July 1, 2009

Taking Workout Wear Anywhere

Deputy Editor of InStyle Magazine Shares Tricks for Taking Exercise Clothes Beyond Gym

  • Play CBS Video Video From Fitness To Fashion

    Maggie Rodriguez spoke to the deputy managing editor of InStyle Magazine, Lisa Arbetter, about how to turn fitness attire into fashionable wear for a weekend or casual office look.

  • A Model demonstrates how you can wear workout clothes to the office or out on the town.

    A Model demonstrates how you can wear workout clothes to the office or out on the town.  (CBS)

(CBS)  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; at Macy'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.


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