On the racks, outdoor wear blooms in bright violets, blues, aquas and splashy patterns, a reminder that spring revels in bright sunlit greens and brilliant wildflowers. These are clothes that work and look great. Basic fitness apparel for aerobics, kick-boxing and running is also growing more stylish and colorful. Like outdoor gear, athletic clothing now utilizes fabrics that wick moisture away from the skin, says Stacey Treece, apparel manager for Dick's Sporting Goods. Treece says a popular item for women athletes this year is the tank bra, which offers the support and look of a sports bra while still covering the stomach.
Women can buy the jacket with the bra, tank, legging, pant and shirt.
Treece says popular colors include turquoise, purple, yellow, corals, oranges, blues, greens and pinks. So leave those sweatpants in the dresser - you won't miss them. Karen Barker is a freelance writer who lives in Knoxville. The Knoxville News-Sentinel Co. All Rights Reserved.