E! Illustration/Athleta; Beyond YogaBlack leggings will always have a place in our workout wardrobes, but colorful Pilates outfits are having a major moment. From butter yellow matching sets to bright blues, cherry reds, and playful prints, today’s activewear trends prove you don’t have to stick to dark colors for a flattering gym look.
Our editors rounded up the best sweat-proof activewear garb –sports tops, shorts, leggings, toppers– from celeb-loved brands–lululemon, NikeSKIMS, Vuori– to find the newest, trendiest, sweat-proof active gear to wear all summer long.
- Best sports bra that won’t show sweat: Spacedye Layered Long Line Bra
- Best moisture-wicking workout tank top: CRZ Yoga Butterluxe Built-In Bra Tank
- Best sweat-wicking leggings for hot yoga: NikeSKIMS Matte V-Line Stirrup Legging
From moisture-wicking tank tops to quick-drying sports bras and cooling leggings, these trendy studio-to-streetstyle pieces are made to help you look hot without looking overheated, so you can focus on your workout and not your sweat stains–no matter how many burpees you do.
Of course, if you do want to stick to black, it’s always classic. And we found some excellent Pilates pieces to add to your rotation, below.
Editor’s Pick
Spacedye Layered Long Line Bra
Get the double layer look without any of the sweat or constriction. This comfy long line bra is super soft and flattering, while also offering support through reformer and megaformer classes. Choose from four colors.
Athleta Vital Sports Bra
This bra’s buttery soft fabric is comfy and supportive. Choose from many colors without worrying about sweat stains.
Spacedye Square Halter Tank
The Spacedye Square Halter Tank will be your new go-to for hot yoga, beach strolls, and beyond. Choose from a few colors.
Editor’s Pick
Athleta Transcend Wrap Crop Top
This soft, stretchy wrap top stands up to even the toughest Pilates classes. Don’t worry about it having sleeves. It’s made with the brand’s VITAFREE fabric for a barely there feel. Plus, you’ll feel like a ballerina while you wear it. Choose from five colors.
Salutation Stash High Rise Capri
These leggings are designed to feel like a second skin and come in the super-trendy capri fit that’s so hot right now. Choose from a few colors.
Nike Universa Padded Sports Bra Tank
Made from recycled materials in a range of colors, the padded sports bra offers medium support for mid-impact workouts. Soft, moisture-wicking fabric is both snug and stretchy with an elongated silhouette for a little more coverage.
NikeSKIMS V-Line Stirrup Leggings
NikeSKIMS’s Matte collection is specifically built for yoga/Pilates/barre workouts. Made of sweat-wicking, Dri-FIT fabric, these stirrup leggings are proof that the Kardashian-backed brand thought of everything, like super stretch and grippy foot straps.
Athleta Elation High Rise Crop Flare Pant
Leggings are classic, but capri and gaucho-inspired silhouettes are having a moment, and this comfy pick feels fresh and style-focused. The cropped wide-leg pants are super soft and stretchy with medium compression, breathable and quick-drying–so you can wear it to hot yoga, and then to brunch immediately afterwards with no issue.
CRZ Yoga Butterluxe Racerback Tank Top with Built-In Bra
One of Amazon’s bestselling yoga brands, this high-value find is said to be a great quality pick for its affordable price tag. The full-length top includes a built-in bra, soft, stretchy fabric, and a streamlined racerback cut, making it an easy summer workout top that looks presentable, available in a slew of shades.
Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Short 6″
This is lululemon’s fasted-drying fabric of all, the Everlux textile is breathable, sweat-wicking, super stretchy and supportive, while feeling cool and soft to the touch. This new-season seafoam shade arrives in the high-rise 6″ biker short and has a hidden pocket as well as drawcord at the waist, for 100% function and form.
Alo Yoga Airbrush Corset Full Zip Jacket
Because sleek zip-up jackets are so hot right now, invest in one that can last through a whole Peloton class: this corset-detailed shape and smooth Airbrush fabric offers a flattering, streamlined shape to its fitted silhouette and handy thumbholes allow for unbothered movement keeping sleeves in place.
Vuori Pose Plyo Tank
This new arrival from celeb-favored brand Vuori is rendered in moisture-wicking, 4-way-stretch ribbed fabric with built-in removable cups and mesh lining for comfortable support. This newest mint shade is saying, “sorry, I’m OOO.”
Beyond Yoga Spacedye™ Caught In The Midi High Waisted Legging
Beyond Yoga’s bestselling legging is the comfortable pick shoppers say they buy once, and then buy more colors to follow. Core and seasonal colors are always changing–like this royal blue shade that feels perfect for beach season–but the dependable quality and comfortable fit will not.
Halara SoftlyZero™ Airy InstantCool Training Sports Top
Halara is a go-to activewear label beloved for its trendy designs and affordable, high-quality pieces. This budget-friendly piece is made of a cooling stretch fabric that absorbs and wicks sweat, while remaining cool to the touch. The back has a unique crossover cutout detail that elevates this crop top into something you’ll want to be seen outside of the gym in, too.
Santiny Women’s Sleeveless Workout Top
This flowy tank top has earned over 800 five-star reviews–why? It’s a lightweight, breathable option that’s both sweat- and wrinkle-resistant, with reviews saying it dries quickly and holds its quality even after several washes. Wear it for a run or simply running errands, with tons of colors to choose from, now 25% off.
