The right women workout clothes  make a huge difference when it comes to your ability to push yourself and achieve your goals. Whether it’s a pair of tight leggings that ride up or an uncomfortable bra that hurts your back, ill-fitting gear can slow down your performance and distract you from the task at hand.

But it’s not just the fit that matters: The colors and fabrics of your workout gear can also affect how you feel during your workout. For instance, a bright yellow or red piece of clothing can trigger associations with sunlight and cheeriness, while blue may suggest power and strength, explains Dawnn Mair, a color and design psychologist who studies the effect of color on mood.

Confidence in Motion: Embrace Your Workout with Women’s Fitness Apparel

Luckily, there are plenty of options for finding the best women workout clothes. The likes of Lululemon, Outdoor Voices, and FP Movement offer stylish, technical pieces to suit every type of fitness — from the runner who needs sleek bike shorts to the yogi who wants to show off her silhouette with a cute crop top. For those looking to keep it a little more budget-friendly, Nordstrom has an array of workout staples including its best-selling high-waist leggings with built-in bra and this longline sports bra.

And if you’re ready to level up your style, UK-based brand Gymshark has become the go-to for everyone from TikTok stars and Instagram fitfluencers to celebrities like Alessandra Ambrosio, Hailey Baldwin, and Gabrielle Union who are obsessed with its second-skin crop tops and booty-lifting leggings. Lastly, sustainable brand Girlfriend Collective makes chic and flattering leggings and workout tees in a range of bright hues and on-trend cuts.