Affordable workout clothes?

[Anonymous]

I need some new workout clothes and just cannot afford to drop $300 on 4 outfits.

For shorts, typical running shorts don't work well for me because I am pretty overweight and need more support in my lower abdominal area, so I look for shorts that are form fitting/stretchy, and aren't super short. I am probably pretty okay on finding tops, I have an okay assortment of those.

Why on earth is running/workout gear so expensive? Does anyone know where I can find some shorts and pants that fit my criteria? And FYI, they don't have to be those super cute matching outfits or anything like that.

[Anonymous]

Have you tried Target?

[Anonymous]

Definitely Target. I buy all my workout clothes there. For sneakers, try DSW.

[Anonymous]

Old Navy, too. But I find their stuff varies widely in terms of quality: I've bought some yoga pants that I swear rival Lululemon's and some that are practically see through after a couple washes! If you're really going to USE the hell out of them, I'm a fan of the cheaper stuff. That way, I don't feel I need to hang on to them after their useful life is spent.