I'm so glad that this week's theme for Tuesdays on the Run is Clothing! This is giving me the push I need to get my Fashion Column wrote for this week. ( If you didn't know, I write a Fashion Column called "Fashionably Fit" for my real job).
I've been wanting to write about Loran Jane Active wear for a while now. I had never heard of the name Lorna Jane before I started blogging. ( Isn't it amazing the stuff you discover when you hangout on social media?).
Last month I was sent a few pieces of this line to try. Here is what was in my box.
Dash Excel Tank
This was probably my favorite piece that I received. It's a slim fitting tank ( color is Shocking Pink). It is made from the LJ Excel mesh fabric that wicks away moisture and is quick drying and breathable. It's a T-back. When I wore this I layered it over a sports bra. It has a reflective logo on it and on the back waist line it has a hidden pocket! It's a zipper pocket so you can be sure that your items stay nice and secure. It's a very generous size too. I can fit my phone in there. This tank is perfect for summer running! Even though it says it is a slim fitting tank, I still felt that it was kind of loose around the belly area ( which I liked) There is nothing worse than having all your clothes sticking to you after a hot run!
Pammy Bra
The next item I got was the Pammy Sports bra in black. I believe it also comes in white. I received this bra the same week I had just bought a new sports bra of my own and received the one from Victoria's Secret for their campaign. But hey, it's always nice to have some extra! I wasn't crazy about this item at first because I generally favor the bras that have the hook and eye closures in the back ( this did not). It was a pull over the head kind. These particular bras are not sized by chest size, they are sized XXS thru XL. I was given a size smaller than what I probably would have picked out on my own because it was very snug. Another thing I wasn't crazy about was the removable padded cups. I know you can take this out when you wash them, but I rarely remember and then it becomes a twisted mess inside there ( you know what I mean?). One of the pluses to this bra was that it had adjustable straps AND you could criss cross them if you wanted to or wear them the traditional way.
The Verdict: I ended up REALLY liking this piece. I've run in it several times and it is SO comfortable. Even though I thought it was a bit tight at first, it did the job and there was no chaffing! And those removable pads, well lets just say that YES, I forgot to remove them before washing this item, MACHINE WASHING none the less ( you can gasp now)! And guess what? This is the first sports bra that I've owned where the padding stayed in place. It did not crinkle, it did not move! Now this is quality folks!
These next two items aren't exactly Summer items so I have not run in them yet, but I can tell I am going to love them and get good use out of them.
Maxed Out Hooded Zip Through
This is the softest hoodie I have ever felt. It is made from the LJ Exel moisture wicking, quick drying breathable material. It reminds me of the white zip up I got this year at the Disney Princess Half Marathon but like 10 times softer! This has a LOT of storage space in it! (Isn't it funny that runners look for clothing with "storage space"...haha)
Don't Wait 3/4 Tights
The last item I was sent were the 3/4 Don't Wait Tights. You can't tell from the picture, but the stripes on the tights match the color of the hoodie. These are compression of course and I found that a lot of the tights in the Lorna Jane line come in 3/4 ( which would be like capris), and 7/8 ( which might be more like cropped ( a bit longer than capri length). Although I haven't found much "Storage Space" in these, they are very well made and I think they will be great for Fall and Spring running. They have the safety reflectors on them too.
The Lorna Jane line comes in a lot of fun colors but I think the best part of it is the quality. I'm pretty sure you would say the quality of clothing would rival some of the best women's workout wear such as Athleta, Nike, and Lululemon.
I think the pink excel tank is probably my favorite piece for the summer!
What is your favorite piece of running/fitness apparel this summer?
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*I was sent this active wear from Lorna Jane Active at no cost to me. The review and opinions are all my own.