Top 10 Fashionable, Functional & Fancy Workout Pants Under $30

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#1. Forever 21 - Active Marled Moto Leggings $22.90

#2. Forever 21 - Active Mesh Insert Leggings $22.90

#3. Forever 21 - Active Mesh Insert Leggings $19.90

#4. Forever 21 - Active Mesh Panel Athletic Legging $22.90

#5. Forever 21 - Active Contrast Leggings $22.90

#6. Forever 21 - Active Mesh Paneled Leggings $22.90

#7. Forever 21 - Active Mesh Paneled Leggings $19.90

#8. NY&Co. Velocity-Faux-Leather Panel Leggings $23.47

#9. TJ Maxx - Kyodan Mesh Overlay Leggings $24.99

#10. TJ Maxx - Under Armour Fly By Compression Capri $24.99

I think we all can agree that if you feel comfortable and confidant in your workout clothes, you are more motivated and have a better workout. If I’m worried whether someone can see through my pants, I can’t concentrate on my workout. I also spend most days in my workout pants, so I love a great pair that are on trend and can still be functional while holding everything in. I’ve received a lot of questions on where I get them, so I wanted to share my Top 10 Fashionable, Functional and Fancy Workout Pants under $30!  Yes, I said under $30!!

Tips:

1. Color/Patterns – I prefer black. Not just because it is slimming, but I have a bigger lower body, and patterns are not flattering for a larger lower body. As much as I have tried all the bright, cute, colorful patterns, they just make me look bigger. For those of you who would love a bigger butt or thighs, I recommend going for the patterns or grey leggings always provide a little more visual volume. Me, I’ll stick to black with color blocking and cutouts in all the right places. That being said, color blocking and cutouts also provide illusion and a slimming effect just like vertical lines vs. horizontal lines.
2. Length – I prefer a full length pant or a longer capri that sits below the calf. It elongates the legs and provides a slimmer visual. Shorter capri pants cut off the leg and make you appear shorter and stumpier.
3. Fit – I prefer a ‘Tight Fit’. This fit typically contains over 80% Nylon or Polyester and has over 12% Spandex or Elastane, which tends to smooth everything out and hold everything in better. It is visually more slimming and supportive. Some brands carry an actual ‘Tight Fit’ style, but otherwise, I typically stick to the mix of these materials and a smaller size if you tend to go between two sizes.
4. Waistband – I prefer a high waist with a thicker waistband. This provides support and a more slimming effect. Especially, when I choose a tighter fit, I want to make sure that I don’t have a muffin top. The higher waistband allows you to cover that muffin top area and the thicker waistband provides support for those stubborn love handles.
5. Style – You want to select a style that works for your type of workout. I’m typically doing some kind of cross-training, H.I.I.T. or weightlifting workout. I incorporate some pilates and yoga as well, so these options are functional for a workout with various types of motion and bending. Obviously, if you are a runner you may prefer shorts or something with more stretch for yoga. But, overall, I like a supportive fit that is slimming and functional.

Now, where to shop. I love a great name brand, but I have a hard time paying upwards of $100 for one pair of pants. Especially, when I wear them on a daily basis.

1. Forever 21 – This store isn’t just for 21 year olds (or those who would like to still be 21). They have a great Active Wear selection with amazing price points ranging from $15-$22. You would think that with a price like that, they wouldn’t be very good quality. But, majority of my favorites have come from here and they have great coverage, support and are always on trend. The best fitting have been ~87% Nylon and 13-18% Spandex (which is the same as the higher priced Nike Legendary Tight Fit). AND…they carry Plus Size Active Wear that is super stylish as well!
2. TJ Maxx – I’ve found some amazing deals here on my favorite Under Armour pants just under $30. Two other great brands they carry that have great coverage, support and style are Kyodan and X By Gottex. These all contain an 87% Polyester and a 13% Spandex or Elastane.
3. NY&C – New York & Co. also has an Active Wear section that is always on trend and has some great pieces. One pair of my favorite pants, I have gotten so many compliments on, so I bought another pair. They are part of their NY&C Velocity line and have faux leather panels, but include all of the coverage and comfort as regular workout pants. They are 88% Polyester and 12% Spandex.
4. Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th – Off 5th always has some great name brand workout clothes (and apparel) for 1/2 the price.