During the pandemic, gyms closed and many people turned to working out at home. You might have done your workouts in old, worn-out sweatpants or even skipped pants altogether during yoga sessions. Now that the pandemic is over, going to the gym in such attire might not be the best idea if you want to avoid complaints. Instead, consider getting a stylish pair of leggings or a new set of sweatpants. Customizing your leggings can be a fun way to express your personality and make your workout outfit stand out. People at the gym might even start complimenting you, and your outfit can become a conversation starter.
There are two main ways to create custom leggings: you can either buy plain leggings and decorate them yourself or design your own through an on-demand printing service online. If people love your leggings’ style, you might even start a new side business.
On-demand printers let you create your own clothing designs. Just visit the company’s website, upload your design, and choose the clothing piece you want to print it on. A good on-demand service will offer a variety of clothing options. Even if you’re not an artist, you can still upload a photo and embellish it with lettering or graphics using the site’s tools.
Designing leggings is unique compared to other clothing. While you might center an image on the front of a shirt or the back of a jacket, leggings offer different possibilities. A small design like a drawing or photo can cover your entire leggings with repeated images, making fun patterns popular, such as pets or items you love, like mustard jars. If avocados are your favorite, you can have avocado-themed leggings. For Valentine’s Day, hearts can be a cute design, or you can get cheeky and feature a crossed-out picture of an ex.
You can also use one large image on each leg. Think salt on one leg and pepper on the other, or a cat and dog on either side if you’re an animal lover. Larger images can spread between both legs, like a cupcake on each knee or a playful design on the back.
If your taste is more subdued, your leggings don’t have to be humorous. Floral designs and geometric shapes are always a great choice. Vertical lines running down each leg can also give an elongating effect.
If you have old leggings that are still in good condition, you can jazz them up. Short leggings can be lengthened with ribbons, or you can convert some into bell-bottoms with instructional videos available online.
For those who find regular leggings too tight for working out, flared leggings are a stylish option. These leggings have a looser fit at the bottom, and they can be dressed up with a long sweater, heels, and jewelry if you’re heading out after the gym.
While exercising can sometimes feel like a chore, wearing a fun pair of leggings might just brighten up everyone’s mood at the gym.
