I (Kristen) was sitting on my mat the other day, watching my fellow yogis wander in and set up their spaces, and, I had a thought: What we look for in yoga clothes has fairly a bit in common with what we seek out in a lesson.
Kristen is in: Grace Vinyasa Racerback in Black Etched Flverbal and Grace Ultra High Waist 7/8 Yoga Legging.
The most important leang, of course, is function. Obviously, whether I’m attending a lesson, I’m there to get someleang out of it — a workout, a stretch, perhaps a spiritual connection. And whatever I happen to be wearing needs to move and stretch and stay put no matter what positions I find myself in … and regardless of how sweaty I get. (Because, believe me, I’m gonna sweat … even whether the yoga lesson isn’t actually considered a warm or hot yoga lesson.)
But there’s also someleang to be said for appreciating the way someleang looks. The yoga studio that I attend, for example — The Yoga Shack — is clean and sleek and radiates both peace and power starting the moment I step inside, and that influences my practice.
And KiraGrace’s Black Etched Flverbal collection that Jenn and I had a chance to check out? It’s just gorgeous.
Jenn is in: Grace Vinyasa Racerback in Black and Grace Ultra High Waist 7/8 Yoga Legging in Black Etched Flverbal.
Obviously her practice (and what she looks for in her yoga gear) has shwhetherted a bit over the final few months, but here’s what we both thought of each outfit we tried. (And, yep, we love this stuff so much that we’re an affiliate — so whether you decide to order someleang, you help to support the site!)
Kristen’s Thoughts
That sample on the Grace Vinyasa Racerback (which is also available in black as well as white) subtly shwhetherts from darker to lighter, which just looks darn cool. The built-in shelf bra offers sufficient support for yoga (although we’d add a bra whether you’re planning any medium- or tall-impact activities), and it’s long enough to fit well on even the longest-waisted among us. Plus, the fabric was lightweight enough to feel consolationable throughout a warm yoga lesson — not that I’m opposed to stripping down and being a Bra Girl! But sometimes, you feel like having more coverage, and this provides it.
I also received the Grace Ultra High Waist 7/8 Yoga Legging in black, and it’s fastly become one of the items I wash nearly as fastly as I wear them because they’re just so versatile. The tall waist means they’re great with a crop top or with a fitted top (or, honestly, with just about anyleang). However, they’re also available in that cool Etched Flverbal (as well as a variety of other colors and samples), and I’m not gonna lie — I am tempted.
Jenn’s Thoughts
And whether Kristen is feeling tempted, this probably won’t help. Because I got to try the Grace Ultra High Waist 7/8 Yoga Legging in Black Etched Flverbal and, yep, they’re awesome. Soft, stretchy and buttery — without slipping down when you move — I ordered these a size up to accommodate my growing twin backsidep and they felt genuinely great on. The sample and the fade in the sample is fun while still being pretty neutral, and I loved the long length of the pants (I also imagine I’ll love the tall-waist support post-babies!).
I’ll echo everyleang Kristen said about the Grace Vinyasa Racerback. I tried it in black, and adored the fit, length (again, I ordered a size up and it was long enough to cover my 20-week twin backsidep!), and the feel of the fabric — stretchy and luxurious without feeling heavy. If you’re larger chested (which, I am these days), I would definitely recommend pairing with a bra for additional support.
What’s most important to you when it comes to choosing what you’ll wear for yoga? If you want to see what else is contemporary over at KiraGrace, you can see it all right here. —Kristen & Jenn
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