Athleta’s biggest sale of the season is on — up to 70% off, and it’s good. Think: elevated basics that somehow work just as well for school drop-off as they do for weekend hikes. We combed through the sale and rounded up our top picks — all tried, tested, and loved by our team. If it’s on this list, someone on our editorial team owns it, wears it, and highly recommends it. Let’s get into it.
What To Buy From The Athleta Semi-Annual Sale
We’ve been on a bit of an exercise kick, so were thrilled to see that many of the pieces we get the sweatiest in (whether running or weight lifting or going to Barre3) are included in the sale! Also? Athleta’s newer version of their classic linen pants are much improved (and 100% worth a try).
1. Momentum Seamless Tee + Salutation Stash High Rise Short
This is my exact running outfit even (and maybe moreso) on the hottest, sweatiest days. This tee wicks sweat incredibly well, looks cute, and never gets smelly. I never have to worry about chafing under the arms on long-distance runs, either. While I initially planned to wear this tee with breezier running shorts, these 5″ bike shorts are still my top pick. They’re truly the only shorts that never chafe AND they hold my phone. – Shana
2. Brooklyn Heights High Rise Cargo Pant
pants (size 22, TTS)
Okay, hear me out, wearing pants that are light as a feather is the move! These are quite literally the most lightweight pant I have ever tried. They stretch and flex in all the right places, and feel like the kind of pant that I will grab for over and over again. Especially when it’s hot AF outside. They are a pull on pant, with a stretchable waist band, which is perfect for anyone that needs their pants to flex with them throughout the day. – Kat
3. Retreat Linen High Rise Wide Leg Pant
pants (med, petite) | top (s) | bag
After years of being a favorite, these are still a top pick for versatile, comfortable, cute linen pants; they have a substantial “grown-up” feeling to them and are wildly popular for a reason. Fit TTS! – Linzi
4. Terry Oversized Hoodie + Weekender Stripe Run Short
I love both of these pieces! While I have worn these shorts on the occasional run, I’ve mostly been wearing them around town – they’re freaking cuuute. And who doesn’t love an oversized hoodie? Not me. Both pieces fit TTS. The shorts are a really lightweight, workout-type fabric, and the hoodie is a fairly substantial terry that feels more durable than thick. – Shana
5. Salutation Stash High Rise Short
shorts (s)
One more moment for these 5″ bike shorts (with phone pocket = a necessity!). I’m at that age where I’m only comfortable wearing black or really REALLY dark leggings and bike shorts because the lighter stuff looks…uh…not good (IYKYK). However! I’ve found that certain patterns camouflage just as well as black and this ‘Astra Texture Green‘ is one of them. Also, if you care, the tee is Free People’s Cropped Boyfriend Tiempo Tee (fits TTS) and it’s sooooo cute (I do prefer the look of a looser tee with tight bike shorts) but it definitely gets smelly quickly when I sweat. There is something to be said for higher-quality athletic fabrics (like Athleta’s momentum tee) for serious working out. – Shana
6. Trekkie High Rise Parachute Pant
pants (4p – but I’m now a 6p)
The genius part of this paperbag style is that it doesn’t squeeze my soft middle, so these are one of the few pairs of pants I’m comfortable wearing with a slightly cropped top. The material is fairly light, but not scratchy or uncomfortable. It’s not parachute fabric, either — it does have enough heft to drape nicely, rather than float around as I walk, getting caught up in, erhm, crevices (like other parachute pants I’ve tried). I’ve found that if you’re in-between sizes, size up. – Shana
7. Transcend V-Neck Crop Sports Bra + Transcend High Rise Short
bra(A-C) | bra(D-DD) – wearing the medium | shorts (m) | sneakers
I got the Transcend V Neck Top and 5″ Bike Shorts last summer and they’re so good. I love that the top is offered in both A-C cups and D-DD. While I typically go with Beyond Yoga’s spacedyed fabric for my workouts, this fabric on these pieces is phenomenal. TTS on both and the shorts don’t squeeze too much at the thigh which is typically an issue for me. – Laura
8. Terry Short
Full disclosure: I sent this white set back because I kept the red….but have had buyers remorse ever since! There are few things I love more in this world than a cozy lounge set, and this one is great for cooler nights (or early mornings) at the beach. And since it’s on sale…off I go! Both pieces fit TTS. – Shana
xo,
Team TME
