Clothes to pose in: salute the sun in style with yoga outfits that feel good, look great—and really work for your workout

Natural Health, July-August, 2005 by Fran Gealer

oNE YOGINI WE KNOW likes to quip: "All the world is an illusion. Why not look good while you're stuck here?"

But seriously, the need for functional, fashionable yoga wear is no laughing matter, not if you're always too busy fussing with droopy pants to focus on your alignment. Luckily, a little leg-work will lead you to clothes that can handle every twist and turn. We're even giving you a head start. Searching high and low, we've located the best of what's out there: pants and tops that are breathable but absorbent, form-fitting but not constricting, and made of fabrics that can go from Tadasana to Marychiasana II with nary a wrinkle nor a sag. That they're attractive and flattering is a happy bonus--you'll look as fit and vibrant as your yoga practice makes you feel.

Yoga top and embroidered yoga pants, both by Gaiam ($44, $50; gaiam.com).

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Sharira tank and Bindi crop pants, both from the Shiva Shakti Collection by Marika ($40, $50; marika.com).

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Cutaway tank by Athleta ($39; athleta.com) and ripstop knickers by Prana ($45; prana.com).

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Ribbed Chakra tank and Agility pants, both by Be Present ($29, $63; bepresent.com).

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Rhythm scoop bra top from the Balance Collection by Marika ($22; marika.com) and Piati knickers by Prana ($57; prana.com).

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