I recently added a barre class to my exercise routine, and I totally recommend it for women over 50. Lauren has been hooked on it for years, and now I understand why! It’s low impact yet works every muscle in your body—you can definitely feel it the next day. It isn’t easy (no pain, no gain, right?), but I always leave feeling energized and refreshed. Since it had been a while since I last took a group fitness class, I realized I needed to upgrade my workout wardrobe. Here’s a simple athletic wear outfit I like to wear to class—and how I style it so I can easily run a few errands afterward.
This post originally published on July 11, 2025, but I am sharing it today with new insights and shopping information.
Athletic Wear Outfit for Women Over 50
I’m most comfortable in long leggings paired with a supportive sports bra, layered under a long, tank-style t-shirt. For barre, we slip on gripper socks before class, so I don’t need special gym shoes—but I love wearing mule-style sneakers to and from class (and while running errands afterward). Speaking of errands, I also like to feel put-together, so I add an oversized cover-up that drapes over the hips.
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To make shopping easier, I put together my favorite athletic wear and athleisure outfit for women over 50, styled in high and low price points. You can use this formula to build an entire workout wardrobe—just mix and match with different colors and pieces!
Black Leggings
I usually reach for a pair of black leggings and it’s important to have a supportive and comfortable pair. Many women swear by Alo Yoga leggings but i have found Zelle from Nordstrom to be my go-to and they have a lower price.
Alo Yoga High-Waist Lounge Leggings – $108
Zelle Studio Luxe High Waist Pocket 7/8 Leggings – $79
Sports Bra
A sports bra in a fun color (or neutral) is ideal for layering. I prefer to layer t-shirts over a comfortable sports bra, and now that I’m over 50, I’m not going to bare my midriff and wear it on its own. These two are close in price, but if you can save a little money, go for it!
Sweaty Betty Ultimate Yoga Sports Bra – now $49.99
The North Face Dune Sky Sports Bra – now $39.99
Long Tank Top
I like to wear a long tank top over a sports bra when I workout. You can pick up one with high-performance fabric, or just wear any cotton t-shirt for half the price.
Free Fly Motion Performance Racerback Tank – $44
Caslon® Cotton Tank – $19.50
Oversized Cover-Up
An oversized hoodie like this one from Nike is perfect and it is available in a lot of colors (there’s a pretty lilac) as well as basic black, white and grey. You may want to pick up a few to complete your workout wardrobe. Or you can get two for less than the price of one with this oversized fleece hoodie from BP.
Nike Sportswear Phoenix Fleece Oversized Full-Zip Hoodie – $80
BP. Oversize Zip Fleece Hoodie – $32.99
Gripper Socks
Gripper socks are a must for barre class! Lululemon offers this basic black pair for $24. Or you can pick up gripper socks in bulk at Amazon for a lot less cash.
Lululemion Unisex Find Your Balance Grip Tab Socks – $24
AURUZA Grip Socks (4 pairs) – $11.99
Sneaker Mules
Designers like Prada and Chloe are showing chic and stylish sneaker mules this season. But other brands are also offering similar styles for a fraction of the cost.
Chloe Kick Smooth Leather and Suede Sneaker Mules – $720
Dolce Vita Notice Mule Sneaker – now $79
TOTAL FOR HIGH END OUTFIT: $1,025.99
TOTAL FOR LOW PRICED OUTFIT: $262.47
So the amount you want to spend for a workout outfit is your choice. You will want to wear quality pieces that are comfortable and will last, but you can always save little money.
What do you like to wear when you work out? Would you wear this outfit and would you style it high or low?
You may also like to read What to Wear On A City Break: A Chic Summer Vacation Capsule Wardrobe and Spring 2025 Trend to Love: Artfully Crafted Statement Jewelry for Women Over 50.
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