Thursday, February 5, 2009

Spandex

Ready for me to share a secret?! I LOVE to wear spandex/leggings when exercising and even to bed. They are so comfortable and easy to move in. Well dear bloggers, I have another secret for you today (you get two today, hooray!): I buy my spandex at Target in the girls' section. Yes, I pay only $4.99 a pair and you can too. They have so many fun colors (a darling pink included!) and you can stock up since the price tag is less than half a regular pair of workout pants. The great thing about the girls' leggings is that they are nice and thick as children tend to wear them alone. I never got into the leggings craze, but did buy one pair to see how they would fare for working out. They were far to thin and dinky, but the Circo leggings are just wonderfully thick and stretchy! I bought several pairs in the XL since they are children's sizing, but do not make the mistake of buying too big. They were too baggy and therefore very unflattering. The large fits just like a ladies small/medium and I adore them. If you are looking for another piece of workout attire check these out next time you are at Target. However, you better act fast because they are moving these out and making way for Spring faster than I can type!

33 comments:

Belle- Pink Cupcake said...

I bought a pair of the 6.99 womens ones a few days ago. Too thin and I brought them home and they are ripped!!! Thanks for sharing this tip

Sarah said...

oh my goodness!!! That is a brilliant idea!! I never would have thought....okay making a trip to Target during my lunch break!!! Thanks a million!!! ;-)

Peace, L♥ve, Applesauce said...

Ooohhh.. The days that I can fit into a girls size are long gone.
Awesome for you! ;P

LovesPINKandPEARLS said...

oh yay! i do the same thing. i always felt like a weirdo in the kids section buying my workout outfits, haha, now i feel normal!

Meggers said...

I'm way too tall for the kid's sizes to fit me! haha, however, I do ADORE the Under Armour leggings. They are great if you workout outside and its cold.

Missy said...

This is great! I was planning on going to Target at lunchtime and I'm definitely going to get pair!

•ciaotay• said...

amen sista. I live in it myself! heart that stuff!

Pink Bliss said...

Wonderful!! When you are on a shopping budget, I hate to buy $40 spandex!! Great tip!

Bama Belle... said...

ohhh...love this! i'm going to have to see if i can find them online at target since we don't have one in nyc! (tragic, i know!)

Bama Belle... said...

ohhh...love this! i'm going to have to see if i can find them online at target since we don't have one in nyc! (tragic, i know!)

Bama Belle... said...

just read your post on equinox...i am obsessed with equinox. i've tried other gyms and they just aren't the same - they have the best trainers there too!

Leah said...

Thanks for the tip! I don't know how much longer I will be able to wear leggings from the girls section since I'm pregnant BUT I can still wear them now... and I have to go to Target today anyway!

Mallory and Kenny said...

I have been looking for something similiar to this to run in. Thanks for the tip!

Mojito Maven said...

for some reason i wasn't following you before??? hmm weird, and I totally own those spandex pants from Target!!

Seaside Prep said...

love the leggings! and awarded you! :)

PreppyGirl said...

Great idea!! I still have some leggings from elementary school that I used to wear under snow pants in the winter, I never would've thought of going to the little girls section! Thanks!

hGb said...

I will check it out! I also saw cute workout stuff in pink/gray at Old Navy that was well priced and really cute!

Polka Dots & Protein Bars said...

Thanks so much for the tip! I'm heading right there after work (or maybe I'll need a reason to sneak out before the end of the day) :-)

Lou Lou said...

Great idea! Heading to Target tomorrow to check them out!

Prepster said...

I am so glad you shared that I've been looking all over for a non-shiny pair of calf length leggings to wear under this adorable tunic I have! This is the best secret of the day!

Chic Runner said...

I do the same thing. Bargins for sure. Even the 'juniors' section has good one for like 5.99 too!

Cricket said...

oh thats such a great tip! i always buy my spandex from target, but i never thought of checking out the childrens section. i love spandex, too. i live in them.

Dugout Daisy said...

Isn't Target the best?!!!
;)

K.C. said...

What a great tip! I often buy my oxfords and basic t-shirts from the little boys section of shops that discount is great!

Nicole said...

Target is the best!

Miss Priss' Momma said...

Did you see that N9ne is closing at Victory?

KStar said...

Love the tip! I'm totally obsessed with Target so I'm sure I'll be picking up a pair real soon :-)

And because I'm such a huge fan, i left you a surprise at my blog!!!!

Milltini said...

good suggestion! now lets just work on getting a target here in NYC!

pink green & southern said...

Great tip! I love to sleep in them too! I will have to get some pink ones!!!

Molly said...

I have been contemplating this. Your too smart. Thank you for the tip!

Miss Elle Lee said...

oooo what a wonderful tip! will be visiting Target tomorrow! (as if I need another excuse to go!)

Thanks! :)

melissa said...

Thank you SO much for sharing this fabulous tip! I go to the gym every morning and living in Florida, usually wear shorts/tennis skirts but many mornings(like today - a freeze last night),it is very cold. These are exactly what I am looking for. I have the Hue leggings in a size small, but they are big on me - I am always yanking them up. Making a trip to Target today!

melissa

KinaBolina said...

That is seriously a good idea! I'm a women's size 2 so I'm sure I could pull this off...it's just never occured to me. Thanks!