ACTIVE & SHAPE WEAR WISH LIST + A SPORTY OUTFIT

Wearing sporty items on every day basis is quite a common sight these days. Active wear fashion is quite a trend. Gym outfits are often featured on inspirational boards. Considering that an average person can definitely benefit from being more physically active, perhaps that is not a bad thing. Can good active wear inspire us to be more physically active? Well, never underestimate a power of a cute outfit. On the other hand, I often wear dresses for hiking, so I can't say that wearing something fancy has ever stopped me from being physically active. The only thing that sometimes gets into way of my love for sports and outdoor activities is an active case of Chron disease (with almost no remission during more than a decade) but that's another story. Long story short, I do exercise when I can and I still like the gym outfit trend, but sometimes I also like to get dressed up. I'd probably get bored of sporty outfits if I wore them on every day basis. Combining casual and dressed up outfits is the way to go for me. When it comes to shape wear, I think it's something that can help us look better in the clothes we wear and it actually doesn't matter whether we are in shape or not. A functioning shape wear or active wear item will always make us look our best. We can all use a bit of help sometimes.

When it comes to active and shape wear, today we are really spoiled for choice. A lot of active wear options (for example this shapewear tank top) also offer shaping possibilities. Sports bras are often worn as regular active wear or gym tops these days. It is great when we can feel comfortable and look great in our clothes, whether we are doing spots or just being out and about. Sporty shape wear is such a great invention.

If there is an undergarment that can also help you achieve the physique you want (such as this shapewear bodysuit on sale ), why not try it? Undergarments are often the unsung heroes of our outfits. Shape wear items can help with achieving the flawless look, whether we're talking about sporty outfits or more dressed up ones. They come in a many shapes and forms.

ACTIVE & SHAPE WEAR WISH LIST 

Bellow you can see 3 active and shape wear items I'd like to add to my closet. How do you like them? The first one is a black grey top (sports bra) with a cute cute out detail. The second one is a  basic sports bra and the third one is a pair of leggings. I do wear sports bras and leggings pretty often (typically with something over the combo too but if you're brave enough to wear them on their own, more power to you). Sports bras might not be the best fit with very open tops, but I don't have many of those, I'm more of a turtle neck kind of lady. As for leggings, I could imagine my life without them and I do like the sporty ones. When active wear is both comfortable and flattering, that it really is a perfect combo.


If you're looking for best shapewear shorts ,make sure they fits most of our outfits. What we wear under our clothes is often quite important when it comes to achieving a perfect look. The most important thing, however,  is that you're comfortable with what you're wearing. 

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I do have a work out plan but it is pretty flexible. I do believe that sedimentary way of life does us no good and that movement is only natural for our bodies.  However, depending on your age, job, responsibilities, health etc., a certain exercise regime may or may not be good for you. There are so many factors that have to be taken into consideration when working out. So my advice is always the same: don't pick out the work out that promises a certain result, choose a work out that works for you! Our bodies change with time and our health condition is not always the same. If the active wear trend has inspired you to work out, that's great but make sure you exercise in a safe way. Our bodies are built for movement and exercise, but it is still important to apply common sense and if needed do your research. It is always good to ask an expert for advice.  As a teenager, I weighted 20 pounds more than I do today, it was almost all muscle and a result of a regular exercise regime. These days I hike whenever I get a chance but I'm not as fit and muscular as I was when I was a teen. Still, for a person that has had fever on daily basis for more than a decade, I'd say that I'm in a pretty good shape.  Exercise is just like anything else, either you make time for it, or you won't experience its benefits. 

When the whole 'strong is better than skinny' trend happened, I was optimistic about it but now I don't really like the turn it has taken. I don't think putting any body type on a pedestal is ever a good thing. It is much better to encourage people to get fit so they could feel better and have more energy, as opposed to working out to look a certain way. There is only as much as we can do to modify what the nature has given us. While I believe there is nothing wrong with using clothes to look our best, it is always important to put some effort into a healthy lifestyle. So, to wrap these up. I do generally like the gym trend, but I sometimes get nostalgic for times when most ladies were dressed up on every day basis. Not that you cannot look nice in a gym outfit, but variety is always important. As for shape wear, that's something that can make our life easier. A combination of active and shape wear is a potent thing. I do hope that this whole athletic wear trend will inspire people to work out more, because as we know a couch potato life isn't good for our health. I just wish more people realized that physical activity isn't a trend, but a necessity. So, maybe wearing a cute sporty outfit to get yourself motivated and get moving is a good idea. 

Do you like to work out? Do you often wear active wear? Have you tried any active and/or shape wear items? These images were taken on a walk from Jelsa to Vrboska village. It is a good hiking path. With all the greenery around (not to mention the Adriatic sea), you're guaranteed to breathe in the best possible air quality. My energy levels are generally pretty low due to a chronic illness but I can always walk for miles. It must be muscle memory or something like that. Enjoying beautiful views while you're hiking is an added bonus, isn't it? I love walking from Jelsa to Vrboska and not just because the views here are simply amazing. Hiking and trekking or even simple strolling around is a great way to get our daily dose of movement. That would be all for today. See you soon.

As always thank you for reading and commenting. Have a lovely day ahead!