Best Workout Clothes to Survive the Summer Heat

Exercising in the summer heat calls for different clothing than working out in an air-conditioned studio, but hot weather workout clothes can lead to some serious sartorial problems. Black clothing tends to mask sweat stains best, but dark colors absorb all of the sun’s rays and convert them into heat, so you feel even hotter. White or light-colored workout clothes reflect the rays, so they aren’t converted into heat and your temperature isn’t affected. Bottom line: Though your instinct may be to wear black when you plan to work up a sweat outdoors, that isn’t the way to go. The key is to look for sweat-absorbing fabrics, ventilation (including with your shoes — and no, that doesn’t always mean abandoning cushioning) and prints that mask sweat stains. It’s also important to choose appropriate socks and underwear. To make your summer activewear shopping easier, we’ve rounded up sweatproof workout clothes that can withstand even the most sweltering outdoor run or boot camp. And don’t forget to stay hydrated!

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The Sweatproof Workout Essentials You'll Swear By This Summer

Sweaty Betty

Tiki Crop Top ($90) and Wild Thing Run Shorts ($100) at Sweaty Betty
Alala

Swell Crop Tank in Surf, $75 at Alala
Phat Buddha

Bedford Bra, $62.50 at Phat Buddha
Prismsport

Fitspo Legging in Pixie Print, $70.40 at Prismsport
New Balance x J.Crew

Premium Performance Printed Scoop Bra ($49.99) and Printed Capri ($74.99) at New Balance
Koral

Line Tank, $79 at Koral
APL

Women's TechLoom Pro, $140 at APL
ADAY

Dream Harder Tank, $60 at ADAY
Athleta

Sunlover UPF Tank, $49 at Athleta
Tory Sport

V-Neck Tennis Dress, $195 at Tory Sport
Outdoor Voices

7/8 Tri-Tone Warmup Legging, $90 at Outdoor Voices
VIMMIA

Fortitude Tank, $87 at VIMMIA
Brooks

Women's Glycerin 15 Running Shoe, $150 at Brooks
Lululemon

Enlite Bra, $98 at Lululemon
SukiShufu

Shunga Shorts Gold, $99.75 at SukiShufu
GapFit

gFast Cross Train Gradient Stripe Capris, $64.95 at Gap
P.E Nation

Deuce Trackpant, $129 at P.E Nation
New Balance x SB

Exclusive Sneakers, $145 at Sweaty Betty
Yeba Clothing

Adriana Tie-Dye, $118 at Yeba Clothing
Brazil Wear

Isadora Overlay Mesh Capri, $92 at Brazil Wear
2(X)IST

Mesh T-Back Sports Bra, $24 at Bloomingdale's
Terez

Beach Days Performance Leggings, $78 at Shopbop
Manduka

Adorn Open Back Crop in White, $48 at Manduka
Varley

Windsor Burgundy Legging, $120 at Varley
Barber

Work It Sports Bra, $49 at Shopbop
Alala

Flex Bodysuit in Heather Grey, $95 at Alala
Koral

Defense Crop Top, $125 at Koral
Sweaty Betty

Contour 7/8 Workout Leggings, $85 at Sweaty Betty
Michi

Flash Short, $105 at Michi
Phat Buddha

Northern Boulevard Bra, $66 at Shopbop
Varley

Bandini Desert Snake Bra, $65 at Varley
Michi

Barre Tank, $155 at Michi
GapFit

Low Impact Coolmax Layer Triple-Strap Sports Bra, $36.95 at Gap
Bombas

The Women's Week of Bombas Pack, $75.60 at Bombas
Under Armour

Power In Pink Pure Stretch Thong, $12 at Under Armour

Sweatproof Workout Clothes to Help You Survive the Summer Heat

The Sweatproof Workout Essentials You'll Swear By This Summer

Sweaty Betty

Alala

Phat Buddha

Prismsport

New Balance x J.Crew

Koral

APL

ADAY

Athleta

Tory Sport

Outdoor Voices

VIMMIA

Brooks

Lululemon

SukiShufu

GapFit

P.E Nation

New Balance x SB

Yeba Clothing

Brazil Wear

2(X)IST

Terez

Manduka

Varley

Barber