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What to wear to Pilates en>fr fr>en
By lottiekinsmember has saluted, click to view salute photos Comments: 701, member since Sun Jun 03, 2007
On Sun Jun 13, 2010 01:35 PM

Hi everyone!
I'm going to my first pilates class on tuesday at my local gym. I've got my rubber mat.. but what do I wear?
I'm guessing like leggings and a top, but what do I wear on my feet?

Thank you :)
xx

8 Replies to What to wear to Pilates

re: What to wear to Pilates en>fr fr>en
By ashleythedancer Comments: 136, member since Tue Jul 14, 2009
On Sun Jun 13, 2010 01:42 PM
I've taken a few pilates classes before, and I wore capri-length jazz pants things, or shorts, with a tank top or fitted tee shirt. Something you can move in easily and not get too hot in. Breathable fabric would be really nice (think athletic fabric).

As for my feet, I just took the class in my barefeet. In my class though, it was about half and half with bare feet and althetic tennis shoes. I think either would be fine, but I'm no pilates expert :P
re: What to wear to Pilates en>fr fr>en
By Spotlightbabe Comments: 157, member since Fri Jul 03, 2009
On Sun Jun 13, 2010 01:53 PM
Ive done pilates a few times at my local gym wearing leggings and a vest top. I wore ballet flats on ma feet. The shoes worked really well for pilates even if I did get a few funny looks :) xx
re: What to wear to Pilates en>fr fr>en
By pondflyPremium member Comments: 1098, member since Thu Dec 24, 2009
On Sun Jun 13, 2010 01:54 PM
The ladies in our class wear leggings and a comfortable top, we wear compression shirts and shorts but we all go barefoot.
re: What to wear to Pilates en>fr fr>en
By WeeAllie Comments: 25, member since Wed Jul 07, 2010
On Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:59 AM
I usually wear lulu lemon pants, they are very comfy and breathable stretchy spandex. And a Sports tank top. Also, barefoot!
re: What to wear to Pilates en>fr fr>en
By Jonellemember has saluted, click to view salute photosPremium member Comments: 3239, member since Fri Jul 25, 2008
On Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:31 PM
I wear capri-length yoga pants and a camisole, no shoes.

Also, hair can be a little tricky because you'll probably do some exercises lying on your back, so if your hair is long, I'd do a really high ponytail, and if it's shoulder length or shorter, you might just want to pull the front part back. I just hate lying on top of a ponytail and find it very distracting.
re: What to wear to Pilates en>fr fr>en
By Coccinellamember has saluted, click to view salute photosPremium member Comments: 5280, member since Sat Jan 25, 2003
On Fri Aug 13, 2010 04:08 PM
I usually wear athletic shorts or capri length pants with a tight fitting top. I like to wear tighter clothes so that the teacher (and myself) can see the lines of my body.
re: What to wear to Pilates en>fr fr>en
By tempsleve Comments: 500, member since Wed Jun 09, 2010
On Sat Sep 04, 2010 06:36 AM
I generally wear a top and leggings (just like you said!)

for feet, everyone basically goes barefoot - as socks make it slippery.
re: What to wear to Pilates en>fr fr>en
By MJeanette Comments: 1286, member since Fri Dec 26, 2008
On Sat Sep 04, 2010 06:40 AM
I usually wear a leotard and tights with jazz pants, but I don't know anyone else who does that. Most people wear close-fitting capri length pants or shorts, with either a tank top or a close fitting T-shirt. (The tank top seems to work better than a T-shirt) And like other people have said, usually you're barefoot for Pilates. Although I've done it with ballet slippers before, and it works fine.

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