Best Places To Buy Women's Athletic Wear In OC
How you look in the gym, on your run or on the mat has become a definite fashion statement in Southern California. From celebrities who have launched signature workout gear to hot spot fitness studios, fitness fashion is the hottest retail category these days, all while giving women every opportunity to look their best while sweating it out. While there are an array of stores to shop running pants and shorts, sports bras and cross training attire, check out these specialty stores in Orange County for the best places to buy women's athletic wear.
Lululemon
Irvine Spectrum Center
750 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 585-9830
www.lululemon.com
Throughout the past several years, Lululemon has established themselves as the premiere store for men and women looking for athletic wear. With a reputation for fine quality, a great fit, and an abundance of great looks, Lululemon offers everything from athletic wear for yoga, running, and other fitness activities such as tanks, tops, sports bars, swimming suits, outerwear, shorts, skirts & dresses, pants and much more.
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Lucy
912 Avocado Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 717-6751
www.lucy.com
Known for its easy to follow system of selecting just the right pants and sports bras for specific fits and workouts, Lucy is a premier active wear shop for women. Lucy's customer service crew is on hand to walk women of all fitness levels through inventory of all types of workouts, including yoga and other studio classes (barre and Pilates), running and endurance training, indoor spin and circuit training. Lucy incorporates inspiring color schemes, trendy patterns and prints as well as the latest fabric technology in their branded bottoms, tops, jackets and post workout attire.
PR Cave
18286 Imperial Highway
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 646-9306
www.theprcave.com
The PR Cave (PR = personal record in the world of CrossFit and weightlifting) is the brainchild of Jason Janke, owner and certified level 1 trainer for CrossFit, and customers are greeted by Janke's English bulldog, Lucy whenever they come in the store. This store caters to the Crossfit community and features a wide assortment of apparel, shoes and personal equipment. Women will find motivating tops made by local manufacturer WOD Gear Clothing ("Stronger Than Yesterday" is on one tank top) and the store's own apparel line of tops and shorts. PR Cave is also the place to be for monthly competitions – who can do the most pull ups? There is always a prize; get the scoop on the store's Facebook page.
Shore SUP & Yoga
2824 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 423-6420
www.paddleboardbliss.com
This beachside yoga studio is a place for relaxation and restoration as well as retail therapy. Shore Yoga, which offers multiple classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced practices, is also a hipster fashion hot spot for yogis. Shore curates a unique collection of brand names including eco-conscious Teeki (perfect for hot yoga), technically crafted Tonic (doesn't stop at yoga), and So Cal's Onzie. Make statements with the Wildfox, Suburban Riot, and Idylwild lines. Leather cuffs, mermaid bracelets and festival sacks are also offered.
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Novecento Sports
7988 E. Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92657
(949) 715-6900
www.novecentosports.com
A family owned boutique where clients feel like a part of the family, Novecento Sports is another great OC resource for on trend active wear and lifestyle apparel for women. Come in as a blank canvas and let the Novecento team be your personal stylist. From cool patterned Vimmia leggings to the sexy Alo Yoga wear to hoodies and tanks by Peace Love World, Novecento Sports puts their clients in touch with some of the most chic lines around. Check @novecentosports on Instagram for inspiring seasonal looks.
