When the pandemic hit, gyms and fitness centers shut down, and many people started working out at home. You might have been exercising in your old sweatpants or even no pants at all while doing yoga.
Now that gyms are open again, it’s time to step up your fitness outfit game. Wearing stylish leggings, rather than your worn-out sweats, can make a big difference. Custom leggings are a fun way to express your personality. Plus, they can draw positive attention at the gym, sparking conversations with fellow fitness enthusiasts.
There are two main ways to create custom leggings. You can either buy a plain pair and decorate them yourself or use an on-demand printing service to design and order them. If others like your designs, it could even turn into a profitable side business.
Using an on-demand printer is straightforward. Just visit their website, upload your design, and choose the item of clothing you want to print on. These companies usually have a wide range of clothing options. If you’re not very artistic, you can simply upload a photo and use their online tools to add text or small graphics.
Designing leggings offers more flexibility than other clothing items. For example, with a shirt, you’d typically place the image in the center front, and for a jacket, on the back. With leggings, you can get creative.
Small images like pet photos can be printed all over the leggings. If you’re a fan of something specific, like mustard or avocados, your leggings can be covered with tiny images of jars or the fruit. Holiday-themed designs are also fun, such as little hearts for Valentine’s Day—or more humorously, a crossed-out picture of an ex.
You can also choose larger designs for each leg, like a salt shaker on one and a pepper shaker on the other. A cat and a dog on each leg could be a hit if you love animals. Some designs can span both legs, such as different flavored cupcakes on each knee.
If you prefer something more understated, floral patterns and geometric shapes are timeless choices. A simple vertical stripe down each leg can create an illusion of longer, leaner legs.
For those who like to repurpose old leggings, add a ribbon to short leggings to lengthen them or turn a nice pair into bell bottoms—online tutorials can help with these projects.
If traditional leggings are too tight for your workout, consider flared leggings. They’re more comfortable and can be dressed up with a long sweater, high heels, and some jewelry for a post-gym outing.
While working out is important for health, looking good while doing it can make the experience more enjoyable for you and those around you. So rock those cute leggings and bring some smiles to the gym.
