Yoga Tops
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Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been doing yoga for years, you may need to find yoga tops. Form-fitting to avoid slippage, yet comfortable and breathable, may sound like a tall order, but the popularity of yoga means that it’s not as hard as it once was to find what you’re looking for.
Where to Shop for Yoga Tops
Be sure to keep in mind the style of yoga that you’ve doing while shopping. If you’re interested in Hot yoga or Bikram style yoga, you may want to look a fabric that's a little cooler. The following list is just a place to start looking – yoga tops can also be found in almost any sporting goods, department, or discount store.
Yoga Matters
Yoga Matters has tops for both men and women. They’re located in London, so for those outside of the UK, it may mean more for shipping as well as the item itself, depending on conversion rates. However, they have an extensive line for men, something other stores may not have.
For men, they offer both tank tops and sleeveless shirts by prAna. prAna offers a close to the body fit in a fabric that breathes well, dries quickly, and is antimicrobial, which helps the clothing resist bacteria and mold. It is also odor free, a definite plus. Their shirts range from £18 to £28. To view the full collection, look at their catalog for men.
For women, they offer sport tops and shells. Some have built-in shelf bras – check the description carefully if you need one. The Meryl fabric used in the women’s yoga tops resists pilling and is colorfast. The shirts vary from £32 to £40. To see more, look at their catalog for women.
Sivana Spirit
Sivana Spirit carries everything from casual wear to show off your love of yoga, such as Om t-shirts and long-sleeve fashion tees, to tank tops and cap-sleeves to wear while you’re practicing yoga. Their prices range from $20 to $30.
Outdoor Divas
Outdoor Divas exists for those that want to be trendy and fashionable while practicing yoga. They carry prAna, Lole, and Patagonia, but they only have yoga tops for women. Their prices for yoga tops average around $40 to $50.
Vickerey
Vickerey, located in Boulder, Colorado, offers yoga tops for both men and women. For women, they offer camisoles, tanks, halters, performance tee shirts, cropped tops, and tee shirts by prAna, Yoga Tribe, Blue Canoe, Sugoi, Patagonia, and Stonewear, among others. Their prices range from $30 to $60.
For men, they offer sleeve tee shirts and tee shirts by Patagonia, Natural High, prAna, Hind, and Sugoi, among others. Their prices vary from $20 to $60.
Lotus Organics
Lotus Organics carries camisoles, tanks, lotus tops, organic sweatshirts, tees, zen tops, and vests for women, ranging in price from $24 to $56.
Amazon
Amazon may not be on the top of your clothes shopping list, but don’t forget to check them out.
When checking for yoga tops, Amazon comes up with over 300 responses. You wouldn’t be buying directly from them, but from one of their many active wear shops. Many of the merchandisers offer the same free shipping -- or almost the same -– as Amazon, so if you’re planning on outfitting your yoga experience, the site it may be worthwhile.
Conclusion
When shopping, remember that price and quality can go together. Sometimes it’s worth a little extra to be more comfortable. Many forms of yoga clothing are durable and wash well, so picking the right pieces for your practice is a good investment.
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