Wearing yoga pants to the grocery store and out to run errands is nothing new. When we talk about the term 'athleisure', we are referring to the ever-growing trend of sporting a functional yet chic athletic look, and not just at the gym. Athleisure shows no sign of slowing down and is instead making its way down the runways of New York Fashion Week. With every celebrity showing up in tabloids (to name a few think Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner) grabbing their morning Starbucks in Nike's, Lululemon leggings and a leather bomber jacket, its no surprise that we feel inspired by this trend. Combining leggings with slip-on loafers, an easy tank and a chambray is an outfit that can take you from your favorite spin class to brunch with your girlfriends all the way to your errands on a Saturday afternoon without slowing you down or missing a beat! We already know the convenience and the popularity of this fashion trend, but what about the affordability and where we are purchasing our moisture-wicking attire?
To name a few brands, Lululemon, Nike and Athleta are among some of the most sought-after and popular names to shop for this trend. A pair of yoga pants (or leggings) at Lululemon costs $98. A pair of standard full-length tights at Nike costs upwards of $130 and Athleta's tights are at $79. We are talking about just the pants! As much as we love a pair of adorable printed leggings, these costs may affect your wallet in an not-so-adorable way. We are here to bring it to your awareness that Greene Street happily receives and inspects high-end athletic wear at every location, all of the time. We know that wearing used athletic wear seems a little, well...gross. But that is not the case at Greene Street. We accept only consignments that are extra-carefully inspected inside and out. If any article seems to have not been washed and in tip-top shape we will politely reject them. A lot of our consigned athletic tanks and tights are new with tags and finding these steals on our racks (up to 75% off retail price) is truly a rewarding experience (take that, Lululemon Wunder Under tights!).
It is so worth it to have a look at our collection of 'Athleisure' the next time you drop into a Greene Street location (OR make it your reason for popping in!). Find what you're looking for at a great price, and leave with that feeling of having just made our world a little bit better by keeping our clothing out of landfills and into closets!