The holidays generally destroy my workout schedule and my healthy eating habits. By the time Jan. 1 rolls around, I’m sooo ready to hit the gym and eat buckets of salad with no dressing.
I’ll usually kick off my New Year’s commitment to fitness by investing in a cute workout top or pant — it’s an extra little motivator to ease me back into a regular exercise routine.
This post may contain affiliate links*For that reason, I’ve been scouring women’s fitness wear online to find just the right top. Here are my fav cute workout tops so far!
Best budget cropped workout tops for $23 or less
- Designed for low-impact workouts or…
- Super soft, skin-friendly and…
- Loose fit, crop length.
- Round neck with knotted side…
- Sleeveless workout clothes with…
I love this cropped pima cotton tank with wide arm holes. The relaxed fit keeps the range of motion intact and the knotted sides add a nice bit of style.
- Soft fabic : 95% Modal and 5%…
- Features : Cute and sports,…
- Design : The opening at the back of…
- Match and Occasions : Open back…
- Notice : Please check the size…
Another lightweight option is Mippo’s crop tank with a scalloped hem in the back. The crew neckline keeps the top in place without restrictions. Choose from 16 colors, all made from a super-soft modal-spandex blend.
- Made of soft, silky feel and…
- Crop but not too short where…
- Can be dressed up or down, you can…
- Stylish and airy, great athleisure…
- Notice: Please check the size…
Mippo also sells its split-back crop with sleeves for those who prefer to keep their shoulders covered.
- 【Ice Silk Fabric】Breathable,…
- 【Design】Cute cropped length,…
- 【Occasion】Everyday active…
- 【Match】Wear over your skirts,…
- 【After-Sales Service】 If you…
This crop tank is pretty enough to double as a work top under a blazer or cardigan. It’s made of a polyester-spandex blend that the brand calls “ice silk.” The gist is, the top is breathable and very soft.
There is a downside, unfortunately. This top is hand-wash only, which may be a deal-breaker if you don’t have a hand-washing process in place already.
Best long-sleeved workout tops for $25 or less
If you’re getting fit outside or in a gym that’s perpetually cold, you’ll want to have one or two long-sleeved options. The best long-sleeved fitness tops look cute (of course), don’t restrict your range of motion, and wick moisture away from your body. Here are some options that fit those parameters.
- 【UV Protection】 The fabric…
- 【High Side Slits, hip length】…
- 【Soft & Breathable】Relaxed fit…
- 【Cool & Dry】Quick-Drying fabric…
- 【Occasion】G4Free women’s long…
Runners and outdoor enthusiasts will love the UPF 50 feature of this relaxed fit top. It also has flattering side slits and a curved hemline for an extra dose of style.
- High Quality Fabric. This Women’s…
- Fashionable design. The Crossed Hem…
- Practicality. The Thumb Holes in…
- Matching. Women’s Long-sleeve…
- Occasion. This Long-sleeve shirts…
This cute top is a compression top, even though the images imply otherwise. According to the reviews, the top is tight at your normal size — but you could easily size up for a looser fit.
- Seamless Fabric: Long sleeve tops…
- Design Features: Long sleeves, v…
- Soft & Quick-Drying: The athletic…
- Occasions: Many colors, let you…
- Friendly Service: This casual gym…
This quick dry top has a chic v-neck with a mini collar — an upgraded touch for a workout top. Reviews say the shirt is easy to wear, but the sleeves and length run slightly long.
Best open-back workout tops for $25 or less
Fabletics and Athleta sparked the open-backed workout top trend and it’s been going strong ever since. The open back is eye-catching, of course. But it’s a useful design feature for an exercise shirt. It allows for extra air flow that keeps you cool and dry. Staying cool and dry, in turn, helps you minimize those icky back breakouts.
- Cross Back racerback workout tank…
- Backless, Scoop Neck, loose fit…
- This fabric dries quickly. It is…
- The workout tank top perfect for…
- Easy to care, machine or hand wash…
I like the long length of this tank — you can wear it over leggings without feeling that you’re putting every last curve on display. This one’s available in 17 colors, from this pretty dark green to hot pink.
- Open back, sleeveless, sports,…
- Soft cute tank tops for women,…
- Cool and comfortable, the sexy…
- Pair perfectly with your favorite…
- Please check the size information…
Here’s another Mippo design — a spandex tank featuring twists at the back. Wear it to yoga or for a run. Either way, you’ll look and feel great.
- [Fabric] Super soft and…
- [2 in 1 Design] Built-in shelf bra…
- [Workmanship] Flat-lock stitching…
- [Open Back] Strappy open back for…
- [Occasion] Designed for training,…
Can’t find your sports bra? No worries — this top has one built in. This top is best suited for women who don’t need a lot of support, though. Reviewers say it’s very comfortable but runs a touch small.
- Open Back: Slightly loose fit…
- Split Back Design: It’s slightly…
- Material: Breathable, Strechy,…
- OCCASION: Bestisun long sleeve yoga…
- Size Chart: Please check the size…
This top makes the cut for its tidy cutout. Some open-back tops are so open that they don’t stay in place very well. As soon as you pick up a light jog, you’re pulling the shirt back up over your shoulders. That shouldn’t happen with this top, because it provides ample coverage across your shoulders.
Buying budget-friendly workout tops
Remember that quality is essential, especially for workout gear, as it contributes to your comfort and how much use you’ll get from the piece. Look for moisture-wicking fabrics, good stitching, and a fit that suits your exercise routine. Style — although we prioritize it here 🙂 — should be the last box to check.
Radi
Thursday 2nd of January 2020
Always love starting a new year with cute active pieces. I'm always drawn to open back tops. Happy 2020!
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Catherine Brock
Friday 3rd of January 2020
Thanks for stopping by!
Kalpesh Ramani
Thursday 2nd of January 2020
Nice Great collection of winter workout tops for women Thank a lot!
Catherine Brock
Thursday 2nd of January 2020
You're welcome! Happy New Year!
Xwalker
Friday 27th of January 2017
Hello, Great collection of winter workout tops for women. Each one of them have style and color of their own. You can even find more outstanding collection of such tops at Xwalker shopping search engine. Enjoy your winter.