Cute Gym Outfits: 7 Gym Fits With an Oversized Tee You Can Copy

The cutest gym outfit is the one you don't have to think about. An oversized tee over leggings or biker shorts works for every session, and the print on the back says more than a matching set ever could. Here are seven gym fits built around one tee, from leg day to the coffee run after.

1. Leg day: pump cover + black leggings

Two sizes up, black high-waisted leggings, flat lifting shoes. The tee covers your glutes while you squat and comes off (or doesn't) when the pump kicks in. Back print: Every Day Is Leg Day or Hot Girls Hit Legs.

2. Upper body: tee + biker shorts + front tuck

Front-tuck the hem into biker shorts so nothing gets in the way on rows and presses. Sleeves rolled once. Back print: Barbell Baddie.

3. Cardio day: side knot + shorts + cap

Knot the tee at the hip so it doesn't flap on the treadmill or stair climber. Running shorts, cap, ponytail. Back print: Cardio Is Hardio if you want to be honest about it.

4. Between sets: tee + matching set underneath

Wear your favourite set and throw the tee over it. Peel it off for the mirror check, back on for the walk home. Back print: One More Rep.

5. Early session: tee over a long sleeve

For the 6 a.m. crowd in a cold gym. Fitted long sleeve under the tee, leggings, beanie optional. Back print: We Lift at Dawn.

6. Rest day: tee + sweatpants + socks

Still a gym fit, just horizontal. Oversized tee, sweatpants, long socks, the cat. Back print: Sleep Is My Cardio or Purrfect Glutes.

7. The coffee run after

Same tee, half-tucked into wide-leg jeans, white sneakers, iced coffee. The outfit that proves a gym tee isn't only for the gym. Back print: Strong Girl Club or Barbells and Coffee Club.

What to wear to the gym if you're new

Keep it simple: something you can squat in without adjusting, shoes with a flat sole and a top you don't have to think about. For most women that's high-waisted leggings or biker shorts, a sports bra and an oversized tee over it. Add a hair tie and a water bottle and you're ready.

What makes a gym outfit look cute (and stay practical)

• One statement piece. Let the tee's back print be the thing. Keep the rest plain: black, charcoal, cream.
• Volume on top, slim on the bottom. Oversized tee, fitted leggings or shorts. That balance is the whole look.
• Hair up, sleeves rolled. Two small moves that make a big tee look styled instead of borrowed.
• Heavyweight cotton. A thick garment-dyed tee drapes and doesn't go see-through when you sweat.