13 Feminine Workout Brands Nailing The Fall Drop

I have a theory that fall is the real new year. January gets all the credit, but there's something about the first genuinely crisp morning that makes me want to reorganize my entire life, buy a planner I will use for six days, and sign up for a class pack I'm only 40% likely to finish. The fall activewear drops are not helping my case. This is the season brands save their best pieces for, when everything gets a little more covered up and considered. Long sleeves, half-zips, unitards, skorts with the built-in shorts, and colors that look like they were named after a latte. It's the only time of year I'm excited to put on something with sleeves. Think scalloped edges, wine-colored sets, ballet-adjacent lines, fabrics that feel like a sweater and behave like activewear. Below are the 13 brands I'd point you toward if you're rebuilding your rotation this season. This article may contain affiliate links or paid partnerships. We may earn a commission or compensation at no extra cost to you. All products are chosen independently by our editorial team and reflect our genuine recommendations. Astoria Activewear Astoria Activewear is among the most affordable on this list and punches well above its receipt. Everything sculpts without restricting, and the brand has never once been shy about being feminine. In our shopping carts: Astoria Airvíve Tie Front Bolero Chocolate Crème, $59 Astoria Airvíve Ruffle Mini Short Chocolate Crème, $70 Astoria Airvíve Autograph Sports Bra Princess Pink Plaid, $65 Astoria Airvíve Autograph Legging Princess Pink Plaid, $84 WISKII WISKII is what I recommend to anyone who has ever stared at a wall of black leggings and felt absolutely nothing. Scalloped edges, feminine colorblocking, and dresses you could reasonably wear to brunch without anyone asking if you're coming from the gym. This has been my personal go-to activewear brand over the last couple of years. In our shopping carts: WISKII One-shoulder Scallop Long Sleeve Top, $98 WISKII High-Waist Scallop Scrunch Legging, $89 WISKII Scallop Contrast Halter Top, $89 WISKII Low Rise Wide-Leg Pant, $108 SKIMS SKIMS understands compression better than almost anyone, and that's exactly why the activewear works so well. Everything is engineered to smooth first and look sporty second, and the neutral palette means a new set will slot in with everything you already own. If you like your workout clothes to double as a base layer under real clothes, this is your brand. In our shopping carts: NikeSKIMS RIBBED SEAMLESS cami, $64 NikeSKIMS STRETCH NYLON skort, $78 NikeSKIMS SATIN SHINE wide scoop bra, $64 NikeSKIMS SATIN SHINE bonded waist 26" legging, $118 Elite Eleven Elite Eleven is Australian, which is usually all I need to know before adding to cart. The fabrics have a soft matte finish that reads more expensive than a typical gym uniform, and the fits are relaxed in the right places without swallowing you. I'm personally loving their deep plum collection right now. In our shopping carts: Elite Eleven Luna Bend Tank Deep Plum, $55 Elite Eleven Luna Leggings Deep Plum, $60 Elite Eleven Elite Seamless Jacket V2 Navy, $70 Elite Eleven Luna Invisible Scrunch Leggings Navy, $65 P.E. Nation P.E. Nation is the sportiest one on this list so far, and fall is when it shines. Retro athletic graphics, bold colorblocking, and outerwear that looks like it belongs on a European ski trip you have not booked. If your version of feminine involves a little edge, start here. In our shopping carts: P.E. Nation Scout sports bra in check, $80 P.E. Nation Lennon sherpa jacket in whisper white & coffee, $205 P.E. Nation Off duty tank in whisper white, $87 P.E. Nation Vita full length legging in coffee & whisper white, $87 Bombshell Sportswear Bombshell earned its name honestly. The leggings are engineered to sculpt an hourglass and they make no attempt to pretend otherwise, which I find refreshing in a category obsessed with talking about "performance." This is the set you reach for on the days you want the mirror selfie to do some heavy lifting. In our shopping carts: Bombshell Sportswear Studio Sculpt Bolero, $64 Bombshell Sportswear Movement 7/8 Leggings, $92 Bombshell Sportswear United Tank, $64 Bombshell Sportswear Sculpt Bodysuit, $125 Gold Hinge Gold Hinge is TikTok's favorite matching-set machine, and the appeal clicks the second you see the color range. Seamless sets, flares, and a price point that lets you buy the same style twice. The fall colors are feminine and never boring. In our shopping carts: Gold Hinge Storm Velocity StrydeForm Bra, $56 Gold Hinge Storm Striped StrydeForm Legging, $68 Gold Hinge Arctic StrydeForm Jacket, $72 Gold Hinge Stonewash Blue Pleated Tennis Skirt, $58 YPB by Abercrombie & Fitch For the girls who grew up on A&F, YPB is Abercrombie's older sister who treats her weekly Pilates class like church. Plaid details, rich colors, and fits that flatter, all for noticeably less than the boutique brands. In our shopping carts: Active by Abercrombie YPB sculptLUX Double-Layered Tank, $40 Active by Abercrombie YPB sculptLUX 7/8-Length Legging, $56 Active by Abercrombie YPB studioFLEX Lettuce-Hem Wrap, $36 Active by Abercrombie YPB studioFLEX Bike Short, $36 DB Sport DB Sport is Paige Lorenze's activewear line under Dairy Boy, and it arrived this spring. The whole collection reads like a 1990s gym class in the best possible way, heavy on vintage tennis references and fabrics soft enough to justify wearing on a rest day. Lorenze has become one of the real trendsetters in this category which means that anything she wears, or designs, is immediately cool. In our shopping carts: DB Sport Court Dress, $78 DB Sport All In One Tee, $58 DB Sport Square Neck Tank, $48 DB Sport Track Pant, $75 Berlook Berlook is the sustainable pick that doesn't look sustainable, if you know what I mean. Recycled fabrics, clean silhouettes, and earthy tones that fold right into a fall wardrobe. In our shopping carts: Berlook Cream Halter Neck Ruched Mesh Crop Top, $33 Berlook Khaki Cut Out Leggings, $48 Berlook Off White Polo Collar Tie‑Waist Sport Dress, $85 Berlook Navy Cropped Fleece Zip-Up Sports Jacket, $61 Splits59 Splits59 has ballet and tennis in its DNA, and you can see it in every skort, structured tank, and impossibly clean seam. The Airweight fabric has a cult following that is entirely deserved. This is what you wear when you want to look like you hold multiple club memberships. In our shopping carts: Splits59 Eva Rigor Double Strap Bra, $88 Splits59 Sam High Waist Rigor 7/8, $138 Splits59 Morrison Nylon Twill Track Jacket, $198 Splits59 Miles High Waist Rigor 7/8, $138 437 The it-girl activewear brand, loved by countless influencers, and for good reason. The fabrics are buttery, the silhouettes are cut for real hips, and the fall palette runs navy blue and black cherry. The cropped cardigan is the piece I'd buy first, and the onesie is the one I'd buy second. In our shopping carts: 437 The Cropped Cardigan Cream, $95 437 The Bare Onesie Black Cherry, $115 437 The Sculpt Tank Navy & Cream, $90 437 The Perfect Capri Navy, $95 Free People Movement Free People Movement makes activewear for women who want their workout clothes to feel like clothes. Flowy layers, dance-inspired shapes, and skirts and dresses that work just as well for a hot-girl walk or a coffee run. The fall drop brings in waffle knits and oversized layering pieces, which is my personal weakness. In our shopping carts: FP Movement Victory Set, $148 FP Movement On The Move Set, $128 FP Movement Hot Shot Wide-Leg Onesie, $128 FP Movement Mountain High Half-Zip Fleece, $98 That's your fall lineup. Thirteen brands, one very ambitious class pack, and a perfectly good excuse to retire the leggings you've been wearing since 2022. Go get the matching set.