Okay, so I kept seeing those CALIA fitness clothes, you know, the Carrie Underwood line, whenever I was in Dick’s Sporting Goods. Been curious for a while. Finally thought, what the heck, let’s grab some pieces and see if they’re any good. My old workout stuff was getting pretty sad anyway.
First Look and Feel
Got myself a pair of leggings and a tank top. Pulled them out of the packaging. First impression? The fabric felt really nice. You know, soft, but kinda thick? Not flimsy like some gym clothes you get. Felt like they might actually last a while. That was a good start.
My biggest pet peeve is see-through leggings. Hate worrying about that when I’m trying to focus on not falling over during lunges. So I gave these a good look, stretched ’em out a bit under the light. They looked solidly opaque, which honestly was a huge relief. Seemed like proper full-coverage material.
Workout Time – Did They Hold Up?
Alright, wearing them is one thing, sweating in them is another. Took them for a spin with my usual workout – some weights, stretching, getting the heart rate up. Here’s the rundown:
- The leggings actually stayed up! No constant tugging needed. Big win right there.
- They were comfortable. That soft material was nice against the skin, didn’t feel scratchy or weird when I got moving.
- The big test: bending and squatting. Happy to report they were definitely not see-through. Could move without worrying about over-sharing.
- The top was decent too. Breathed okay, fit alright.
So, yeah. Overall? Pretty pleased. The stuff felt well-made, performed like it should. I remember hearing she launched this brand with Dick’s way back. Seems like they put some thought into making actual functional workout gear, not just stuff with a celebrity name slapped on it. It worked for me, did the job without any fuss. Felt like a decent buy.
