I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned this in the past, but a growing up (from 5 years old until I was a senior in high school) I was an athlete. Soccer and track were my main sports but I did pretty well when it came to other physical activities or sports I tried. I even was offered a scholarship to a small community college but I decided to turn it down in order to really pursue blogging. Anyways, so as an adult now, I’ve been trying to get back into my healthy routine and start making running a part of my life again. I run on a treadmill, nothing too fancy, but it’s peaked my interest in activewear again. Outdoor Voices is a brand I’ve been seeing pop up recently all over my instagram feed and I’ve heard friends talk about it so I had been wanting to try it out for myself. The brand kind of reminds me of the “Glossier” of activewear, anyone feel the same?
Anyways, so I thought I would do a post and share my opinion of the pieces I tried! I was gifted the pieces from a PR company but this is in no way a paid post. I thought this just might be of interest and helpful for you! So I was gifted four different pieces, two of them I am wearing in the photos above.
HERE WE GO!
This is honestly your standard cropped tank/sports bra. I love that the coverage goes down a bit more under the chest so that I do feel more comfortable wearing it as a top. The fabric is really soft, no itchy tags or anything and it dries fairly quickly. I am pretty flat chested, so I don’t know how good this bra would be for bustier chests. But overall, I like this bra/crop!
PROS: Quick drying, Full/Longer Coverage, Soft Fabric/No Itchy Tag
CONS: Might not be suitable/Supportive for larger busts
Ok, these are probably my least favorite from the four pieces I tried. These leggings are SO comfy and soft, which I think makes them most suitable for running errands or lounging around the house. But when I tried to actually exercise in these, I noticed myself having to pull them up a lot and that got annoying after awhile. I really wanted to love these because of the style. But I think I will use these mostly at home or for a Target run.
PROS: Soft Frabic
CONS: Tend to fall down/have to constantly pull them up during exercise
These are my new favorite leggings! I was most excited to try these out, mostly because I love the design and color blocking. But what is even better is that these leggings are comfortable, great for running/physical activity and they’re stylish! I definitely see myself getting a second color way soon. I honestly don’t have anything negative to say about these leggings. They didn’t leave my legs this entire weekend at the coast!
PROS: Comfortable, Stay put during exercise, Pocket for cards/money
CONS: None!
Bike shorts are SO popular right now and I am all about them! I was super exited to try these out. I love the available color options and thought they would be fun to pair with graphic tees and sneakers for a quick on the go look. These shorts are super soft and comfortable, just like all of the other Outdoor Voices pieces. The one thing I don’t like about these shorts is that they ride up just after taking a few steps. I constantly have to pull them down which gets really annoying after awhile. I think if these shorts were a tad bit longer as well as a bit more of a tighter fabric, they would be perfect. But they’ve been great for wear around the house or working at at home!
PROS: Soft, comfortable, wide band
CONS: Tend to ride up legs after movement
There you have it! My honest Outdoor Voices review! Overall, I really like the brand and would suggest trying them out. The pieces are all really comfortable and soft. They also offer interesting and trendy color ways which is nice. But there are some pieces that are ideal for the exercise I do. This could be different for someone else, this was just my experience and I wanted to share!
Let me know what is on your current Outdoor Voices wishlist!