So, while in Vancouver, we decided to run down to Portland to the NIKE Factory store. Very different that our outlet stores up here, but all the basics were still there.

I LOVE NIKE DRY FIT PANTS.....

I'm totally between sizes, so choosing pants are like trying to tell the future! I know that I'm dropping sizes pretty steadily, but shouldn't I purchase something that fits me NOW....so I can wear it while I drop?

Yes.

But, shouldn't I purchase something that I will fit perfectly in a few weeks, even though they may be just a tad tight and unflattering?

Yes.

So, I bought them both!....LOL! A size that fits now, and a replacement in a smaller size when I "grow into them".....

Other pants that I just adore to workout in is LAURA MAK PANTS....as spendy as gold, they last forever and are SO perfect for our fitness physiques...just the right amount of everything to enhance our glutes, quads and tight mid sections! I love Laura's Super Sale items...cannot beat stocking up on the perfect sports bras! She just put out some brand new designs too!
www.lauramak.com

If you still want that look, but are looking to support a local company, SWEAT USA has some awesome Brazilian Supplex clothes that is the same prices as the Department stores, but isn't cheese ball normal...check their stuff out too! They are just such great people too, makes you want to help support their business!
www.sweatusa.com

If you love matching stuff, but don't really care how much they cost, and you're petite, www.fitnessetc.com has a ton of stuff, usually priced in the $100 range for an outfit....sale items, closeouts...always runs small & short, FYI....so if you're curvy, order UP if possible. This site was given to me by Merry Christine. We've had good and bad luck here. The pictures always look better than the item in hand...but if I was a size (0) Brazilian model, I'd make the pants look that good too! (grin)

Do all you ladies wear shorts that often? I'm just not a short kinda girl unless it's for a photos hoot....so, no shorts here...

Did I tell you how much I love our Outlet stores? North Bend & Marysville are totally worth the drive! You'll save 35 - 50% on all your clothes...almost makes it worth the gas money. Just don't go out near closing time, We've found that the store workers are notorious about locking the doors early, even if their message on corporate phone number indicates a later time...

Have you guys shopped at LUCY much? Just as expensive as the other resources listed above, these clothes are sewn incredibly well, contour and flatter your body, and feel great on. They are a bit on the plain side, which is great on most points, you wont clash with everything else in your wardrobe. Go check them out on line at www.Lucy.com or you can go to any of their Mall locations, Bellevue Square has one of them in there too.

You can shop for Photo shoot wear at any of these places too....my advise...NEVER PAY FULL PRICE for any photoshoot items. You're only going to wear them for that shoot, so why invest a million dollars into something only worn once?! Find Clearance, closeouts, and sale items, grab bags, missing pieces etc....you don't have to be so Matchy-Matchy either. Less is definatley more when it comes to outfitting your physique for the camera.

Happy Shopping.

Do you have any other great places you love to shop? What's your favorite place to buy what we wear?

~Trainer Shannon