The Best Summer Running Gear For Women

Hot summer days may not be the perfect time for running, but why not use the heat to lose some weight and shape your body quicker under the scorching rays, while wearing running gear that flatters your body. In order to do so, and to look so, one must know how to find the right fit and wear it with confidence. 

Here are our suggestions on what should be in the closet of every determined runner for the summer days:

Tight shorts, made from light and comfortable material would be the ideal choice if you are already in shape and you are running to maintain what you have already achieved. In other words, tight shorts look amazing on skinny people and they accent the best features of the body. If you still haven't gotten to the desired shape, wearing something a bit more comfortable and loose will make you look slimmer. However, be careful not to go too far with the looseness for the exercises are always more effective when the body parts are wrapped in tighter clothing. Some of the best designed shorts you should definitely check out are: Pearl Izumi, HipWidth Lyla Shorts and the Adizero Climacool Split Shorts from Adidas.

Thin, breathable and simple – once you find these features, look no further. Fabric is the most important thing to consider when buying t-shirts, considering all that motion and sweating that will be going on during the run. Best choices that might fit just about everyone are: Iffley Road, Running Bare Marathon Tee and the Velo Short Sleeve from Saucony.

Some people simply like to go full length with the tight look, even on a hot day. Wearing leggings on the hot run can help you loose more weight or hide some of the flaws if you need to. Most leggings feature little pockets where you can put your mp3 player and be all set. If you choose some of the more fashionable leggings, you can also wear them for other purposes without looking like you just got out of the gym or came out from the park in your running gear. Needless to mention, the leggings should be made from very thin fabric and be careful not to choose some that are too tight for you – your body needs circulation! Our best suggestions are: Women's Pro Tight from CW-X, 2XU Women's Elite Compression Tights and the stretch jersey leggings from Nike.