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Problem-Solving Workout Gear From Our Favorite Brands

There's no shortage of chic workout gear, but grabbing any cute top or legging isn't going to cut it for a serious workout. These six brands took things a step further with functional, fashionable gear that solves actual problems. From a perfect-fitting sports bra to no-show socks for runners, these are the buys of the season to upgrade your workout. The Upside: Pants Cute Enough to Wear All Day: You heard it here first: Australia owns the chic fitness-wear category. This particular Aussie brand caught our eye with its Dance Pant, a smoothing workout legging with an edgy white logo at the side of the leg. For those who want to mix it up while sticking to the slimming power of black, this could be your new favorite pair. The Upside Dance Pant, $159, theupsidesport.com Adidas: A Sports Bra That Fits Any Size Chest Perfectly: This old-school brand is making a serious comeback in women's fitness apparel. Take, for instance, this sports bra; the molded cups aren't just flattering but functional too—providing motion control from every angle. Plus, this model comes in real bra sizes with fully adjustable straps for a perfect fit. You'll be asking, "What bounce?" once you

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There's no shortage of chic workout gear, but grabbing any cute top or legging isn't going to cut it for a serious workout. These six brands took things a step further with functional, fashionable gear that solves actual problems. From a perfect-fitting sports bra to no-show socks for runners, these are the buys of the season to upgrade your workout.

The Upside: Pants Cute Enough to Wear All Day:

You heard it here first: Australia owns the chic fitness-wear category. This particular Aussie brand caught our eye with its Dance Pant, a smoothing workout legging with an edgy white logo at the side of the leg. For those who want to mix it up while sticking to the slimming power of black, this could be your new favorite pair.

The Upside Dance Pant, $159, theupsidesport.comAdidas: A Sports Bra That Fits Any Size Chest Perfectly:

This old-school brand is making a serious comeback in women's fitness apparel. Take, for instance, this sports bra; the molded cups aren't just flattering but functional too—providing motion control from every angle. Plus, this model comes in real bra sizes with fully adjustable straps for a perfect fit. You'll be asking, "What bounce?" once you try this supportive sports bra on.

Adidas Energy Bra, $55 (on sale for $37.99), adidas.com

Lorna Jane: A Tank for C+ Cups:

We can't get enough of this Australian brand, which debuts across the U.S. this year. The Allure Excel Tank is great for bigger-chested women who want to show some skin but appreciate the slight modesty of a well-placed mesh insert.

Lorna Jane Allure Excel Tank, $64.99, lornajane.com

Lorna Jane: Flattering Bright Tights:

These Lilly tights come in a fun hot pink color but with enough compression and booty-slimming powers that you'll actually have the nerve to wear them out of the house.

Lorna Jane Lilly 7/8 Tights, $90, lornajane.com

Under Armour: Stay-Put Headbands:

Don't let this brand's sporty, serious exterior fool you—they're all about fashion and fun too. These adorable Wonder Woman-themed headbands don't slip at all (yay!) so you can focus on your workout and not constantly sweeping your growing-out bangs out of your face.

*Under Armour Alter Ego Wonder Woman Mini Headbands, $14.99 for six, underarmour.com

Koral Activewear: A Sexy Sports Bra for Open-Back Tops:

Visit any of New York City's hottest dance cardio studios and you'll notice a trend: Showing skin is in. Dressing sexy inspires that little extra "umph" during a dance class, so make like the in crowd and layer a sexy bra under a cutout or open-back top. Koral Activewear's Element Bra is a particular instructor favorite, as its shimmery color and strappy back is extra impactful fashion-wise.

Koral Activewear Element Bra, $59, shopbop.com

Nike: Blisterproof Running Socks:

Running socks need to be a lot of things—cushioned, streamlined, stay-put, and stay-dry. These socks from Nike do it all and more, with cushioning where you need it to prevent blisters, fabric that clings, and a sleek no-show profile with a tab at the back to shield your heels.

Nike Elite Running Cushion No Show Tab Socks, $16 for a three-pack, nike.com*