Women are always complaining about making daytime clothes appropriate for nighttime extravaganzas, but HELLO! Making sweaty sports clothes look appropriate, and even stylish, for school is a much harder challenge. Thankfully, it’s totally possible.

As all you fitness-conscious ladies know, there’s practically no time to change between class and practice (and if there is, you know that going home to change means you’ll sit down on the couch, catch something good on TV and never get up again) which means you gotta find some clothes that do double duty. And designers like Puma make it so much easier with adorable workout wear that works both on the elliptical and in the classroom.

Here’s a list of our top favorites:

Lifestyle SL Hoodie: Can we just say how adorable the colors of this hoodie are?! The bright aquamarine blue is sure to get you in that athletic spirit and the energizing orange is bound to keep you focused in class. Plus, that hand-drawn heart below the PUMA logo is just too cute.

Soccer Scimmel: This is one of the most stylish pieces in the line. It’s a cropped top! Cropped tops have been on runways and celebrity bodies all throughout the season, and now it can be on you too! During class you can pair it with a pair of high-waist jeans and then at the field you can throw on a pair of shorts and you’re ready to (literally) tackle what’s next.

Soccer Capri: Sweatpants are always problematic. They’re too long, too short, too baggy, too tight – the complications are endless. However, these capris solve all those problems. Not only are these the perfect length and fit, they come in fantastic colors. We love the green!

Lifestyle Windbreaker: Whether you’re on your way to class or on your way to the gym, you need something to protect you from the elements of Mother Nature. But at the same time, you want something that will make a statement. Luckily, this item can do both!

As summer solstice just passed, there is only one more indication that it’s summer: it’s time to put on a bikini and head to the beach/pool.

There’s usually anxiety surrounding your first time each year in a bikini, meaning it’s time to hit the gym (if you haven’t already started.)  While you may dread going to the gym even more than putting on a swimsuit, there are so many fun ways to get into shape now that it’s warm out.  There’s hooping, tennis (with the best clothes EVER!), soccer, jogging, rollerblading and much, much more.

And what better way to encourage yourself to get active then with a set of new gym clothes!

Workout clothes have gotten a serious face-lift these past few years giving you a million sexy/cute/functional items to choose from. So toss out your uninspiring, oversized sweats and the t-shirt you stole from a one-night stand and pick up some clothes that are both cute and made for exercise. There are different styles for every activity, as well as special styles to soak up your sweat and keep you as comfortable as possible during your ball-busting workout. So choose your activity and dress the part as you prepare to bare your favorite bikini this year.

And you gotta fit the gym in there somewhere.

I know, it’s always the first thing to go when things start getting busy, but it shouldn’t be! Working out regularly will keep you fit (obvi), and also help ease the stress and give you that much needed energy to get through those 16 credits, rush meetings, group projects and everything else you need to get through before Friday.

If that’s not enough to motivate you, perhaps some cute clothes will do? It’s obviously not easy to pull yourself out of bed and trek to the gym when you look (and therefore feel) like crap. Those baggy sweats and dirty t-shirts aren’t doing anyone any favors, especially you. And with all the super cute workout-wear that’s out there right now (in every. single. price point), there’s no reason to look drab for the gym. If you’re super busy, you can pile this stuff on before class and sneak in a workout during lunch; the clothes are so cute, no one would ever know. And if you’re just lazy, having cute and trendy pieces around will make you feel better and motivate you to get your butt moving. (It really works!)

If you need a kick in the (yoga) pants to get back to the gym, I’ve got 16 right here for ya. Enjoy.

There are some seriously stellar yoga duds out there these days: functional, comfortable, and adorable. How awesome is it to not lug around your workout clothes, because they’re cute enough to wear out and about for the rest of your day? And no more excuses for skipping out on yoga class; when you’re wearing your clothes, you can’t forget to bring em along.

If you’re as dedicated to comfort as I am, you’ll be thrilled to have some pieces you can throw on still be cute. Because, let’s be honest, the paint on my favorite sweatpants has never kept me from wearing them in public regardless of how awful they look. And for a yoga class? Well, they just don’t work.

My favorite yoga goods are below, but I’m always on the lookout for fabulous new fitness finds. If you’ve got some I don’t, let me know!

Lululemon: If you’ve been anywhere near a yoga studio recently, you’ve seen a Lululemon logo. This brand has the definition of a cult following. People are obsessed with it, and for good reason. They have a bazillion styles of bras, tops, pants, shorts, anything you need, and all in pretty colors and flattering cuts. I love love love this polka dot number. No shlumpy workout clothes here! They use top quality fabrics that wick away moisture, strategically placed mesh to keep you cool, and you can totally wear them around all day without looking like you’re on your way to work out! As a bonus, they’ll hem any pants for free, so everything will fit you like a dream.

Gaiam is another great line for you yogis. Not only are the clothes super flattering and colorful, but they focus on organic materials and low eco-impact dyes in all of their products, so you can feel good about your purchases. I love these leggings, because not only are they great for yoga, you can toss a tunic-y top over ‘em in the springtime and you are good to go!

Nuala, co-founded by supermodel Christy Turlington with some help from Puma, has a selection of yoga clothes that are great for the crossover of yoga/daily life. Great pieces that fit that fitness-to-running errands bill, like this sweet, strappy printed sport top, are available at Vickerey.com, and of course, at some Puma Stores. Do it up!

If you’re an avid online shopper, fitcouture.com has a huge selection of yoga clothes. Well, they have clothes for pretty much anything sweaty, but we’re talking about yoga here! I love these pants with the colorful detail up top, and this top? Totally bright and cute; I would def wear it in a non-yoga related setting.

Photo courtesy of Treehugger.

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