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Writer's pictureCarmen Matheny

Matching Athleisure Sets? BIG YES

Hey Divas!


I found this ADORABLE outfit that I just had to share with you! It's no secret that I love athleisure. If I could wear it all the time, I honestly would. Another fashion trend I've found that I love: matching sets. So when I saw this set on Torrid's website, I had to have it immediately.

Let me start by reemphasizing my love for athleisure. It's comfortable, cute, and versatile. Now, this particular outfit rides the line since it's a basically just leggings and a sports bra. My normal athleisure look typically includes a shirt or tank, which makes it a little more appropriate to wear most anywhere casual. As much as I love the idea of plus size women embracing rocking a bra in public, I'm not going to go just anywhere in a bra. However, I had an old hoodie in my closet in the same black + silver foiled type print, so I popped that baby on and felt totally comfortable hitting the town to run some errands.


What's even better is that this is a matching set. Y'all... I can't tell you how much I have grown to love sets. They're SO. EASY. You don't have to worry about piecing together an outfit. They come already matched for you. With no effort, you already look completely put together. You can still get creative with shoes, accessories, or any other extras you want to add to the outfit (like my hoodie, in this case) but for the most part, they're a throw on and go look. And as much as I love fashion and getting creative with my style, girl, I love simplicity in my day-to-day life. I also adore that this particular outfit shows just enough skin to let me feel sexy and fashionable, but still totally comfortable and confident!

My other reason for HAVING to get this outfit is the print! Stars have always been my thing. Maybe it's the diva in me, but they've been my go-to ever since I was a little girl. I'm such a sucker for anything with stars on it. So when I saw an all-over star print in silver foil, I was sold! It pops, it's cool and edgy, and it let's the world know you're a star! Plus, the "Good Vibes" band across the bottom of the bra is fun little touch to spread some positivity!


The bra is nice and supportive. I was a little worried before I put it on. It didn't seem like it had enough stretch when I first touched it and held it up to me, but it really had just enough. I'm not the most chesty, so I can't speak for everyone, but the coverage really seems solid, as it definitely comes up higher than most of my sports bras.

On to the leggings -- these are AMAZING! 10/10, 5 stars, would recommend.


They're nice and thick compression leggings, which is exactly what you want out of athletic leggings or ones you don't plan to wear with a tunic or dress. They're essentially pants, but with the perfect amount of stretch and flexibility. They're also firm enough to keep everything tight -- there's no jiggling when you move, no cellulite showing through the material, they're truly perfect. Plus, as a tall girl, the the length is perfect and the high waist falls exactly where I like pants to hit. They smooth out your stomach and, even after pulling them up nice and high, no camel-toe! Oh, and did I mention they have POCKETS?! Two perfectly placed pockets, low on the thigh, and just the right size for your cell phone!


Honestly, these are some of the best leggings I have ever owned. They're also the first pair of athletic leggings I've gotten from Torrid, so this was a really successful experiment. I still adore my Fabletics leggings, of course, but I will definitely be getting more from Torrid!

And for the record, I have actually worn the outfit to the gym a couple of times. No issues with the leggings riding down, the bra felt like it was doing it's job, it was breathable, and the fabric doesn't really show sweat. Definitely just as functional as it is cute. No issues with washing it, either. The print doesn't flake off, no problems with shrinking, just the normal high quality you expect from Torrid pieces!


Overall, I would definitely recommend giving this outfit or a similar style from Torrid a try. Whether you just want a good workout outfit or something cute to run errands or just hang out in, I really don't think you'll be disappointed!

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