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Unitards: A Comeback You're Following?

February 7, 2007

Recently I have noticed a rather interesting trend at my gym: The Unitard. Yup, just like the days when Jane Fonda's Workout was queen, I have seen several unitards (being worn by some brave souls I may add) making their way onto the cardio equipment.

If you're loving the unitard look (pictured above), check out the one that American Apparel sells for $32.00.

What do you guys think -- Would you workout in a unitard?

28 Comments

Girrly007 6 years 13 weeks

It reminds me back to my dance company days... though I don't have the body for it anymore, I would probably still wear it, though with an 80s inspired t-shirt with the neck cut off of it to show a little shoulder :) In all seriousness, I tend to like wearing spandex during my workouts simply because I don't have to worry about loose shorts bunching/riding up. But in no way am I wearing the thongs OVER the spandex shorts like in those horrid 80s workout videos. P.S. Did anyone see that skit with Drew Barrymore on SNL a few weeks back?! They even added in the VHS blurs that would happen when the tape would bunch up. Gotta love the 80s!

Girrly007 6 years 13 weeks

la_clique 6 years 14 weeks

Lord have mercy. Wasn't it bad enough in the 80's?

MandyJoBo 6 years 14 weeks

I would wear it in my home gym, but not in public. I think it'd be nice not to have any loose clothing or clothing that bunches up, rides up, or otherwise creates uncomfortable situations.

iffermay 6 years 14 weeks

Hey Butrfly4404 and Fit- Thanks for the info. I learned something today!

iffermay 6 years 14 weeks

Hey Butrfly4404 and Fit-Thanks for the info. I learned something today!

mandiesoh 6 years 14 weeks

:rotfl:

mandiesoh 6 years 14 weeks

:rotfl:

3Sweeties 6 years 14 weeks

lol Val!

3Sweeties 6 years 14 weeks

lol Val!

lickety split 6 years 14 weeks

finally, something that compliments by superhero cape. yeah, i'm rockin it.

mandiesoh 6 years 14 weeks

this is just so weeeird!

POPSUGAR Fitness 6 years 14 weeks

iffermay, I am going to let Giggle handle explaining this one as she has already created a rather visual piece on the infamous camel toe. Enjoy!

Butrfly4404 6 years 14 weeks

iffermay - http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=camel+toe

iffermay 6 years 14 weeks

Hey, what is camel toe that people keep refering to?

kimretta 6 years 14 weeks

this gives me bad flashbacks to childhood dance recitals

chatnoir 6 years 14 weeks

Everything old is new again. I taught aerobics for 22 years, so I owned my share of them (see the movie "Perfect"). Fitness fashion is a lot of times inspired by dancers, so it doesn't bother me that it's back. The gym is full of bad workout wear. 22 years of health clubs, I've seen some things and unitards aren't the tip of the iceberg. At least they keep most of your body covered so you're sweat isn't seeping all over the equipment. LOL

scratch5 6 years 14 weeks

Wow. i had to wear those when I was performing as a modern dancer back in the day. My hope was that the choreography would keep me moving - really fast when I was onstage. Those things are just really unflattering. Seriously!!!!

UrbanBohemian 6 years 14 weeks

I'll wear unis for working out, but I think they run the risk of looking dorky outside exercising.

DStirk 6 years 14 weeks

HAhaha.... camel toe! SOOOO GROSS!

mmmmmm 6 years 14 weeks

I would never work out in a unitard but I do own a couple of American Apparel unitards like this one but I wear them to layer under tunics and dresses in the winter.