Website Research
I did not have a ton of time to go online to search but I had some ideas on what I was looking for before grabbing my fellow Old Navy fan (Megan) and heading out to the store. Here are a few that caught my eye on the Old Navy website:
GoDRY Tanks
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GoDRY Tees
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I mainly wear tanks when I workout so I knew I would want to try one of the GoDRY tanks. The moisture wicking fabric is great and both the tank and the tee are more of a lose fit which I like in the mid-section (need to hide my little pooch belly!). I think either of these shirts would be great for total body workouts (like body pump), yoga, and even indoor cycling class (spin). I would probably use these for Zumba as well! Pretty much good all around workout options!
Color Block Compression Capri
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Compression Capri
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Compression capris are pretty much my favorite! They flatten and flatter my mid-section really nice and hold in all my other jiggly parts. They are also super comfortable and I would wear them everywhere if I could.....my boss may not approve if I wore them to work :-)
I already have a couple capri length compression pants from Old Navy, Gap, and Target, but can you ever have enough workout pants?!?! Besides, the new Old Navy Activewear collection had some colors and patterns that I don't have so that is a good reason to pick up another pair.
Compression Pants
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Compression Pants
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As much as I want to love the compression pants, they usually do not fit me very well. The regular sizes are never long enough and they never carry tall sizes in the store. I am 5'8", which is not that tall, but can be frustrating to find pants that are long enough. My friend Megan is even taller so I know she will have the same issue. Nonetheless, I want to give the pants a try to see if the new options will work for us.
Now let's get to the store and see what Megan and I ended up trying on!
Active Shopping!
The Old Navy closest to us had a pretty good Activewear selection dedicating a big section of the woman's section. As usual, we grabbed as much as we could hold and headed to the dressing room to start trying our items on. We were able to find all the items I checked out online as well as some others that were in the store only. |
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Gray GoDRY tank with Black Compression Pant
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Black Tank with Gray Compression Capri
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Megan's tank was a bit too lose fitting but the pants were actually great! My compression capris were VERY tight and the shirt was VERY tight as well. It kind of squeezed my small boobs out the sides and was not flattering at all. My outfit was a fail but Megan liked the pants to those go into the keeper pile.
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Gray GoDRY tee with Black Compression Pant
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Teal Active Tank with Black Compression Pants
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Megan is looking good in the Gray GoDRY tee and Compression Pants! I picked out a semi-lose fitting Active tank that has a tie up waist. This shirt fits great and comes in a some great colors. This is definitely a keeper! I also try on the compression pants but unfortunately they do not fit me as well as they fit Megan. They are a bit short and sag a bit between the legs. This is a common problem I have with workout pants so I kind of expected it. Looks like the Compression pants are not going in my keeper pile. I have a feeling I will have better luck with Compression Capri.
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Gray Active Tank with Black Compression Capri
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Magenta Active Tank with Gray Compression Pants
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Megan decided to try on the same Active tank that I picked out and it fits great on her as well. The compression capri also look good but she is leaning more toward the compression pant at this point. I try on the Magenta version of the Active tank but we both agree this is a bit too much color for us.
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Gray Active Tank with Purple Compression Capri
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Gray GoDRY Tank with Color Block Capri
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Still sporting the Gray Active tank Megan gives the purple Compression Capri a try. I think they look good but she is not feeling the color on these. I think she has her mind made up on the Gray Active tank and Black Compression pants! I still have the Gray GoDRY tank to try and have the same feeling that the fit is too lose for my taste. I also tried on the Color Block Capri in Ultraviolet and I think I found a winner! These fit great and I love the mesh on the side of the calf.
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Gray Active Tank with Color Block Capri
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Lastly, I decide to try on my two favorite items to see if they work together. I think I found a winner!
Our final picks
Megan - Gray Active Tank with Black Compression PantsGinger - Gray Active Tank with Ultraviolet Color Block Compression Capri
Since the lighting was not the best in the Old Navy dressing room, I decided to have my husband take a picture of my new outfit when I got home. I think this gives a much better view of the colors in the Color Block capri.
As I mentioned earlier, a fun new workout outfit was just the motivation I needed to stay active during the holiday season. The next day I wore my new outfit to spin class and the pants were AWESOME! I love the mesh on the side of the legs and the material is quick drying so I never get that "wet" feeling while breaking a sweat.
I also plan to wear my new outfit during an upcoming YMCA 5K Resolution Race on December 28, 2012.
Surpise
Since I was at Old Navy I had to peruse the clearance section and that's where I saw a blast from the past.....
This was one of the fun dresses I tried on during the Spice up your Style in Old Navy Dresses this Fall! sample and share. It was on clearance for $8.99 so I had to buy it!! After I get my sweat on in my new Activewear, I will find a fun even to wear my super cool Old Navy dress!
