Hey guys! we're back with another episode of online IRL.
This week we're dedicating
the episode to Carrie Underwood fans and trying on her activewear line
Calia by Carrie Underwood. So believe it or not in 2016 Calia was the number
three top selling women's wear line at Dick's Sporting Goods. So clearly Carrie
Underwood knows something about active wear and people are eating it up.
So today we teamed up with Women's Health to give Calia the online IRL treatment.
If you love a more subdued color palette then Calia is for you, just look at this rack.
You can mix and match, which means you'll get so much more bang for your
buck with these purchases. The workout crop top gets a bad rap but I'm gonna
tell you guys that I really, really love this piece. I personally wouldn't go
without a bra underneath the crop top but I do like this sort of piece to wear
in a boxing class or anything that involves like jumping or squatting
because there's not a lot of movement with material,
so it's very comfortable to wear.
As someone who's 5'5, I'm a little worried that these seamless leggings
are gonna be a little too long but since they're so comfortable and
they have this wide band. I think I would just deal with it and sort of just hike
them up as far and as comfortably as I could.
on first sight this pattern may
look like something that's more decorative but it turns out that there
are little holes in them.
So that means that these are actually quite breathable
so if you were in a spin class or in a room that may not have a lot of ventilation,
these are the kinds of pants that you would want to wear.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I actually think that these leggings come up a
little too high, which is shocking as you guys know. I love high waisted pants,
I love high-waisted skirts but there's something about this band,
It feels a little too wide on me.
Most of my leggings have a seam that either cuts
across the front or the side because I like to run or do high-intensity workout classes
but these are seamless leggings.
So these are the types of leggings that
I would wear to a yoga class or do Pilates, something that is a little more low-impact
This crop top, I'm very into. I love how it cuts like this in the front
so it makes it seem like I've just been doing so many pushups and cuts a
beautiful line and it's really comfortable.
If you have a flatter chest
you can just wear this crop top on its own you probably don't need a bra
especially if you're doing something that's more low-impact.
but for somebody that has a larger chest you will want to wear a sports bra underneath.
A top like this is a great basic to have in your workout wardrobe.
You can wear it with leggings, you can tuck it into run shorts,
It's just a piece that you can always fall back on.
I'm excited to try this one because the fabric feels substantial.
I'm not spending a ton of money on these Calia pieces so getting
something like this that actually feels really nice to the touch is a pleasant surprise.
If you're looking for a pair of leggings that is super versatile then
these are the ones for you. I could imagine wearing them to a yoga class and
sort of stuffing like my keys and my hair tie in this little cute little pocket
but then also feeling stylish enough to go out and run a bunch of errands.
The mesh on this side, I'm sure is functional but it's also just kind of
cute and it gives you a little bit of a an elevated fashion detail that you want
from a pair of leggings and here's a pro-tip for girls that are on the shorter
end of the spectrum. These are the kinds of leggings that you want to go for.
7/8 or 3/4 will hit where you wanted to on the leg without bunching.
So you won't have to worry about hemming your workout pants
or that little scrunch that happens when they don't hit properly.
I generally don't like to wear shirts when I workout.
I find that they often bunch or they ride or they do this weird sort of movement.
but I'm a huge fan of this top and I could imagine myself wearing this in Rumble
or in spin, any bootcamp sort of class
because it really does feel like it would stay in place.
Additionally, the fabric is so soft. It just feels great against my skin and I
feel like I wouldn't be irritated having to wear this, especially if I'm getting super sweaty.
so as I mentioned these are 7/8 legging but just look at where they
fall on my leg. it's right above the ankle which if you like to run outside
or if you like to take classes this is the perfect length for you.
Additionally, I think that these little cutouts are kind of cute. It's more of a fashion
detail I'm not sure that it provides really any athletic sort of service but
it gives basic black leggings a bit of style.
When I was shopping on the Calia website,
I chose this bra honestly because it's pretty.
I like the color combinations and
I thought these straps would look really beautiful on my back
but now that I've gotten the bra and I'm feeling it, I am so excited to give it a try.
first of all it has pads,
so for you ladies out there that deal with you know headlight issues
The pads help cover that up.
Additionally, the little holes here make for a breathable bra and you know what's
better than that. Another key for you guys out there are these adjustable straps.
oftentimes when you're wearing sports bras like these sometimes they
can slip, it can get kind of annoying when you're mid work out and having to
tug your strap back up but with these kinds of straps you won't have to deal with that.
I like these 7/8 length kind of pants because they're super versatile
you can wear them for an indoor spin class or a boxing class but you can also
wear them with higher socks if you're working out outside.
this kind of pant is especially great for runners because instead of having an armband that you
strap on your arm, you can just tuck your phone in here and look how deep it is.
So you can just put your phone in here, your keys, your wallet and hit the pavement.
My favorite thing about all of these Calia pants
is this wide waistband right here.
It is incredibly flattering and you feel sucked in and protected in your lower belly.
This is a tough area for a lot of people,
so having the opportunity just to cover it up right here with a
flattering waistband is wonderful.
As for these specific leggings they are so soft
I am over the moon, I'm in love with these leggings. They're also the kind of
leggings that I would love to wear for an outdoor run in the fall. They're not
too thick but they're not too thin so it's great for that 65, 55 degree weather.
A couple of things about this sports bra, first things first
it is so soft, once again I mean clearly Carrie Underwood knows what she's doing.
From what I've been told the straps look super sexy in the back so if you're
going to the gym, if you're trying to snag someone while you're there, this could be
the bra for you.
I will say though that if you have a smaller band size you might want to order down.
I'm a 32 double D as you guys know but the hook is on the very last clasp,
so it's a little big in the band for me but overall it's a pretty good buy.
I love to take spin classes, flywheel is my jam so oftentimes I need a sports bra
that is medium impact, nothing that's too constricting
but when I'm tapping back or when you know I'm doing those sprints
something that'll hold me in.
This bra is a medium impact bra but as a 32 double D
I'm not sure if this is the kind of medium impact sports bra that I need but
I'm excited to give it a shot.
every girl needs a pair of black leggings in her workout wardrobe
these are a bit of a surprise because as I was scrolling down
I thought that the black here, this black panel was just gonna be a different
shade but it turns out that it's a faux leather. So what I work out in these?
I'm not really sure. I think that this band is amazing
and sucks you in but I'd be a little worried about how I'd be able to move with this leather panel
but we'll see.
While these leggings are a little too long on me,
they are great for the taller girls who are viewing, you guys have
problems too. It's hard to find leggings that aren't high waters on you so and I
understand that, so if you're looking for a pair of pants that is the full length of your leg
I suggest these ones.
I also kind of love this leather detailing on the side
it breaks up the leg and adds some interest to the leggings.
This is the kind of sports bra that I would find myself reaching for if I were going to take a spin class.
Often times you're hunched over on the bike so you don't want anything that's too low-cut
but you also
want something that is going to breathe in the back
I love the mesh detailing in the back because it's sort of like a built-in air
conditioning. That ventilation is there to keep you feeling nice and cool during
a hard work out.
Surprise, surprise I have one more pair of shorts to try on for you guys
and of course it's a pair of biker shorts.
I love these, just by feeling them once again this high band is amazing it's
exactly where you want to have it. Especially if you're doing like
deadlifts and you find yourself bending over a lot but the short length of these
shorts are probably gonna hit, if I had to guess right above here.
So that's extremely flattering on the body. If you have thicker thighs this is a really
good length of biker short for you.
you guys may be wondering like what's up
with this seam that's going straight down, this is a great technical detail
that a lot of people probably don't often notice but it does cut a really
great line on your thigh and it even Slim's it a bit.
As I expected these shorts hit exactly where I wanted them to right above the knee,
also this band is hella flattering. I mean this is a key design detail that I think
a lot of people could appreciate.
This zipper pocket is kind of tiny you really can't fit much in it
but it's perfect for a pair of keys, a hair tie and maybe a credit card or two.
Something you know if you're going out for a really quick run
these are the kinds of shorts that you would want to wear. Bike shorts are
very trendy right now but oftentimes if you go to an athletic brand for them
they kind of read as though you just stepped out of the gym. These are a nice
happy medium. Something that I could work out in but then also go to meet friends
afterwards and they wouldn't suspect that I came straight from the gym.
So that's it for me guys, let me know what you think.
Are you enjoying these videos?
Do you want to see me try on more work out gear?
leave a comment below and let us know what other brands
you think we should try and I'll see you next week.