What I wear to the gym: 5 outfits I repeat every week

I am not someone who plans outfits the night before. I grab whatever is clean and works for the day's session. So over time my gym drawer turned into a small rotation of pieces that never make me think twice. Here is what I actually wear, day by day.

Leg day: high waist, no see-through, pockets

Squats are the real test. I want a waistband that does not roll down when I sit into the bottom of a squat and fabric that stays opaque when it stretches. My usual pick is the Butterluxe Leggings 25". They are buttery soft, sit high on the waist and have pockets for my phone between sets.

When I want something a little more sculpting, I reach for the Active Sculpt Leggings with Pockets. Full length, side pockets, and they feel a bit firmer, which I like for heavier days.

Upper body: a matching set

Matching sets are the easiest way to look put together when you are half asleep at 7 am. The Racerback Workout Set is my favorite right now. The racerback leaves my shoulders free for presses and pull-downs, and the leggings have pockets too.

Cardio and treadmill: a longline top

For anything bouncy I like more coverage and support. The Longline Sports Bra Crop Tank is a longline crop tank with a built-in bra and adjustable straps, so I can tighten it for runs and loosen it for stretching.

Outdoor days: biker shorts

When it is hot, or I am walking to the gym, I switch to the High Waisted Biker Shorts. They come in a few lengths and the middle one is my sweet spot: long enough not to ride up, short enough to stay cool.

How I pick gym clothes that last

• Do the squat test in the fitting room or at home: deep squat, then check the fabric in a mirror.
• High waistbands that are wide and flat roll less than thin ones.
• Pockets on leggings are not optional for me anymore.
• Pick one or two colors you love and repeat them. Everything matches, mornings get easier.

That's my whole rotation. Nothing fancy, just pieces that let me forget about my outfit and focus on the workout.