About twice a year I work with Nordstrom to highlight ACTIVE WEAR, and today is one of those days! And whether you are one of those people who loves to exercise (#goodforyou) or one of those people that just does so on occasion (when your jeans get to tight. ahem.) then today’s post is for you! I’ve got one cute outfit for you as well as several other suggestions for great pieces to add to your active wear wardrobe!
Let’s start with the pants. I’ve been a big fan of Zella live in leggings for 2 years now. And I’ve received tons of e-mails from y’all that state that you love them too! In fact, I know many readers that used to be hardcore Lululemon devotees, that now buy Zella. #whoah
Here’s what you need to know about the leggings: they don’t show sweat, they hide muffin top, they don’t slip down, and they slenderize you. HELLO. If you are 5’4″ or shorter, I would consider the midi length, because the full-length are several inches too long on me. As you can see here, they come in 3 different lengths in basic black.
Note: I have NO idea why the first two leggings are crossed out! They are still available and don’t show as crossed out in the draft?!? Actually, I’m now noticing that several things are crossed out. I’m looking into it, but haven’t found an answer yet!
live in crop leggings / live in midi leggings / live in leggings
THESE are the pants that I ended up getting for myself! I thought the colors were fun and I liked that they were cropped! Sadly, they pretty much sold out last night after I posted them on ig and facebook. The stock must have been very low. 🙁 UPDATE: THE LEGGINGS ARE RE-STOCKED IN ALL SIZES!!!!!!!!!
There are tons of other colors and patterns available in Zella pants as well! Check out some of these!
So then I set out to create an outfit around the pants. I ended up with THIS tee and THIS fun hooded vest! And look how cute it is all together!
Zella live in crop leggings / Zella tee / hooded vest / Zella running socks/ similar Nike Free running shoe
This outfit is of course perfect for heading to the gym. But let’s be honest, it’s just as perfect for running to the grocery store, soccer games, car pool duty, taco dates, WHATEVER! 😉
Size References: I’m wearing a small in the pants, so they are true to size. I always wear a small in Zella pants. I’m wearing a medium in the tee, so I sized up a size. I always size up a size in Zella tops and jackets. I’m wearing a small in the Northface vest.
Zella live in crop leggings / Zella tee / hooded vest / Zella running socks/ similar Nike Free running shoe
Get My Look For Yourself Here:
I’m really excited about THE VEST. I’ll of course wear it with work out gear, but I also think it will be cute with jeans, a long sleeve tee, and either my Shoreline Converse or sneakers! The fit is so cute! Notice how it’s longer in the back and the sides have slits so your tee will peek out from under it. And you can’t tell in these pictures, but the vest has pocket! Look above at my picture to see the pockets.
And I want you to pay special attention to my socks. BECAUSE THEY’RE AWESOME. Yep, that’s right. These athletic socks are AWESOME. They are cushy and comfy, and that little tab on the back keeps your heel from rubbing the back of your shoes! I bought a 3 pack of these several months ago, and I just bought this pack as well….because now other socks just won’t do. Now I have sock standards. 😉
Here are some seriously cute tops:
And here are some vests and jackets:
Thank you Nordstrom for sponsoring this post! See y’all back here on Friday!
Erika Slaughter says
I’m a sock snob too. Unless I need to do laundry, then I just take what I can get. 🙂 That outfit is cute! You could wear that to the gym or the mall. Haha!
Stacy Onstott says
I’m one of the Lulelemon devotees that now only buys Zella. My husband and bank account are so happy I’ve made the swtich!
Narci says
Those Zella leggings are the best! Comfy for around the house or during a workout! Perfect!
cassie {hi sugarplum} says
Okay, you look DARLING in that outfit…it’s perfect for a taco date, for sure! I look awful in that length legging, but I ADORE the Zella super-cropped ones at the knee. I pretty much live in them…Zella makes the best activewear!
Kristen says
Thanks for the post! I love Zella and need to branch out into the more colorful leggings. I agree that they are true to size and don’t slip down unless you run in them. I wore a pair for a half marathon and 30 seconds into it they were slipping and I had to run the whole thing with my long sleeve tied around my waist and it was cold. I have since sized down and have had no problems.
Jessica says
As much as I’m dying to try a pair of these leggings… I need to first find shirts that are long enough to cover my booty and not tight around my belly. Any suggestions?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Jessica! Are you talking about work out gear or tunics to wear with leggings?
Stephanie says
Bummer that North Face vest is only in Small and XSmall…it’s adorable and I want it!
colleen @ 50 days of no grey says
I recently bought a pair of Zella leggings and I love them. I actually prefer them to Lululemon (gasp). Nordstrom is now in Canada, so I’m planning a little shop soon to get another pair – maybe a pattern this time? I just need some tunics or longer tees to wear with them. Maybe you could highlight some tops in a future post?