1. 10:29 26th Sep 2012

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    Tags: clothesshopping

    Get in losers, we’re going shopping

    I don’t NEED a new pair of capris to run the marathon in, but I would really like some with more storage. Got any recommendations? 

    Here’s my wish list: 

    • Black, but some kind of colored detail is OK
    • Knee-length or nearby
    • Some kind of performance fabric - ie, not cotton
    • Drawstring, not just elastic
    • At least 2 secure close pockets, but the more the merrier — this is where all my existing bottoms have failed me
    • Cost… lower is better but features are more important. 
    • Obviously, on sale now or very soon so I can test them out before M-Day 
    • Brand is not really important, nor is clothing made specifically for running
    • Did I mention pockets? Because, those. 

    How did people shop for clothing before there was the Internet?! Related, how irritated should I feel that the running store where I get my shoes doesn’t carry ANY shorts, even ugly ones, in a women’s large?

     
    1. veggielife said: I can’t think of any specific ones, but JC Penney has a lot of nice workout clothes at reasonable prices (I got a pair of slightly-too-big running shorts there for $1) They might have something that will work for you.
    2. runningwithguts answered: Also, great post title.
    3. runningwithguts said: Gore makes some great capris, but they only have one pocket (in the back, at the tailbone). I love mine!
    4. runninguphills answered: i love my lululemon capris- one pocket in the back and 2 gu pockets in the front. they are so comfortable and fitted around the calf/knee
    5. kristensdaily said: Total fail on the cost part, but I LOVE my lululemon marathon capris. They have 7…Yes, SEVEN pockets. Pretty sure they match all your other criteria.
    6. runningbeautiful answered: …..I wear lulu. I’m not helpful. PRETTY COLORS. drinks next week?
    7. keepingupwithmcjones said: What are the pockets for? I love the zip pocket on my spibelt, where I store my phone, but it can hold lotsa stuff. They make them with little bands to hold gels too. Also, my handheld water bottle has a zip pocket for stuff. Sorry this isn’t helpful!
    8. falllingforward said: I just got some from target but no pockets. I do like gap now that I see that recommendation.
    9. takingbackeelaine said: Check out Nike. I just got a great pair that come to the knee, dri-fit, drawstring and zip pockets. But they weren’t cheap.
    10. runswithpoodles said: I really like my tights from Lucy — they meet all of the above. Also I bought an amphipod air belt — no hydration bottles attached — which lies flat and has an expandable pocket. And my amphipod handheld water bottle has a pocket too. Pockets!!
    11. iron-inside answered: How’s about these? gap.com/browse/…
    12. iron-inside said: I’m a big fan of GapFit. Not sure if they do drawstring, though, usually just a wide flat stretchy waist band. They have hidden pockets in the waist band. Asics usually has drawstring pairs, not sure about pockets though.
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