If you’re like me, you wake up in the morning and put on your exercise clothes immediately so that you incentivize yourself to actually do something athletic. This way, I’m always constantly prepared to break out into a run if I need to. This works about 60% of the time, which is a pretty good percentage for me.
I wish I looked like Eva Longoria when I worked out. Jeez Louise.
The only problem is, if I looked this good working out, I wouldn’t work out. It makes no sense to me. I’d be in Miami picking up dudes at the Standard pool in a neon pink Brazilian cut bikini. Right?
Over the years, I’ve discovered certain items of clothes do not fit me no matter what. A greatest hits list include: Bell sleeves, peasant dresses, light colored denim, turtlenecks, and mostly, capri pants. The capri pants thing is a little sad because I love workout capri pants. Runyon Canyon is full of hot little runners zipping around in them. Unfortunately, they don’t work on me because they accentuate my thighs in an unflattering way, and also because they reveal my socks, which aren’t cute little girl bobby socks; they are bulky mens athletic socks I buy from Costco once every five years in 48 packs with my dad. No one wants to see them.
The best, most comfortable, and most flattering sports pants I have ever bought and worn are the Lucy Hatha Yoga Pant.
Fitted on the hips and through the thighs, with a small flare at the bottom, they are so comfortable and completely cool to run around town in. I once ran into baller movie studio head Ron Meyer while I was wearing these. It was during the NBA finals so I was also in a Celtics hoodie and neon green plastic frame sunglasses I got at the carwash-– in LA no less- and I actually felt kind of like a cool LA person with my shit together because of the pants.
I’m also the kind of person who thinks that following washing instruction labels on clothes are an insult and a total waste of time. I’ve been throwing these pants in the wash with abandon on various settings over the years and they always maintain their shape. Way to go, Lucy. Thanks for making workout clothes for girls like me.
those pants are so awesome! I once got a pair for super cheap when the pasadena lucy store closed and seriously, I wore those pants everywhere! I would still be wearing them now if someone hadn’t broken into my car and stolen the gym bag in which they were. They’re a great investment. They won’t fade over time (like the well cut Gap yoga pants will). Dang it…now i have a craving for those yoga pants.
candace chatman | January 27, 2012 |
I totally get the capri workout pants thing! I’m five foot, and capris make me look awful- and when I do find workout pants that say “short” on the label, they’re still too long. I’m still looking for those perfect, run-around-down pants. Maybe one day!
Ashley | January 27, 2012 |
Oh no! I just left a long, total geek-out, fan comment about your book. Now it’s not showing up. Wha happen?
Michelle | January 27, 2012 |
You are fantastic! I agree that yoga pants need to be just so, although mine are less for working out and more for sitting on the couch eating snack cakes (swiss rolls are my weakness) and watching netflix. I read your book recently and I loved it! I don’t feel like I can say anything else without it coming across as borderline stalkerish/heroworshipy. Look at that, I just invented two new words. cool.
Amberla | January 27, 2012 |
Hmmm … I could always use another business suit … (I work from home). Thanks for the recommendation!
Jen | January 27, 2012 |
I also have trouble finding flattering workout pants, I will definitely check these out.
Lauren Tenery | January 28, 2012 |
Hi Mindy! Just wanted to let you know that I am a huge fan of yours! My sis and I love your blog (she especially loves the Trader Joe’s prenatal pills you recommended for hair growth, while I’m obsessed with the personalized stationary that I never can commit to purchasing). Anywho, I just wrote a little love letter to you on my blog. Hope you’ll check it out! http://styledsealeddelivered.blogspot.com/2012/01/mindy.html
Have a great weekend!
-Genevieve
Genevieve | January 28, 2012 |
So glad you’re blogging again! I was so bummed when I got to the end of ThingsIboughtthatIlove.
These pants looks mint. I too look like a lesbian Electrician in capri pants so I get it.
annie | January 28, 2012 |
I feel the same way about capri pants. They are the one article of clothing that makes me feel both short AND wide.
Lori | January 30, 2012 |
oh my god congratulations.
…errrrr not on the pants. though the pants look excellent and like something i should buy.
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i have never been so excited about something happening to someone i don’t actually know/anything happening related to tv. as much as i love the tv i love, and whatever. oh my god!!!!!
Why is none of this capitalized? I DON’T KNOW. I’M OVEREXCITED.
Kat | January 30, 2012 |
Oh my god, so happy that someone else completely disregards the washing instructions on workout clothes. It never occurred to me to specially wash my workout clothes until my friend told me that she takes her lululemon pants into the shower with her.
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Name | February 1, 2012 |
I hear ya. It took me a while to find the right yoga pants (I’m only 5’0). Finally, I found petite pants at Target! They’ve lasted a while.
ileana | February 7, 2012 |
I’d also recommend Prana audrey pants…and the capri’s are totally rad and work on any figure!
margaret | February 9, 2012 |