Gear Review - GymGirl Skirt

GymGirl 2 pocket Skirt from Skirtsports.com

Price - $58 (On sale now for $50)
Suggested Uses - Running, Walking, Hiking, Tennis, Golf, Lacrosse, Gardening, Volleyball, Happy Hour, High School reunions (make em weep!)
Features - Two pockets with buttonholes for headphone cord, skirt length 14″

I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about wearing a skirt to workout in but let me explain why. Last year I did my first off road triathlon-canoing, mountain biking, trail running-and that is were I saw “skirt.” She had on a bright orange skirt (I have to admit it was really cute) and I nudged Wade, my partner, and in a biting tone commented that there was no way “skirt” was going to beat us.

As Skirt blew past me in the last half mile, not only did I eat her dust with my words, but I couldn’t help noticing how effortless and graceful she looked; It had to be the skirt!

Recently I tested out a GymGirl 2 pocket Skirt from SkirtSports.com and loved it. The material will flatter any figure (I chose black) and it feels incredible. The sizing chart is very exact so I had no trouble with the skirt fitting! The waist band was wide and that helped with the fit as well as the “staying put” power. The mesh shorties were very comfortable–not too tight and they did NOT work their way up my thighs during a grueling 60 minute aerobic/weights class. I also have to add that the mesh material wicks away sweat and that is a plus no matter what part of the body we’re talking about:)

The pockets on each side are perfect for gu during long races or keeping car keys or an ID if at the gym or an outside track. I must admit, I did check myself out in the mirrors and thought “Wow-looking very feminine” as sweat trickled down my face. The only down side (if we want to call it that) is when I was laying flat during class the skirt gathered around my waist and the shorties resembled biking shorts, but it was not a big deal. I might not do yoga in the skirt, but I have decided it is PERFECT for my next triathlon:) Believe me, these skirts draw attention and that is a good thing!

If you are or have a female athlete in your life, the GymGirl Skirt would serve as a unique and fun gift!

5 comments January 3rd, 2008