The fitness as fashion wave took place in the 1970s. Suddenly men and women were working out, joining running clubs, setting up a home gym, playing a round of tennis, or taking a dance class. Each activity had its own style of ’70s workout clothes. There were tracksuits for running in winter, dolphin running shorts in summer, leotards and tights for women gymnasts and of course, retro sneakers for all. ’70s workout clothes are identified by the stripes on the chest, shoulders, cuffs, sleeves and tall socks. See the pictures below (click here to jump).
In the 1980s, fitness fashion went a little crazy with over the top neon colors and splashing patterns. Full body lycra unitards with a leotard over that, a tye-dye crop sweatshirt, and a pair of fuzzy leggings were one unforgettable ’80s workout outfit. Windbreaker jackets were popular with men and women. Wrestling singlets for men made taking aerobic classes trendy.
70s workout clothes and ’80s workout clothes, exercise outfits, and fitness clothing are all back! Partly trendy for their funny costume properties and partly for the timeless retro style that many of us remember from our childhoods. We found these new retro workout clothes for sale online.
For vintage tennis shoes/ retro sneakers, go here.
70s Workout Clothes, 80s Workout Clothes
Vintage 70s Exercise Clothing
- 70s terry cloth outfits
- 1976 Warmup Suits and Track Suits
- 1976 tennis and sport outfits
- 1976 leotards
- 1976 tights and leotards
- 1977 leotards
- 1976 tracksuits
- 1976 windbreaker jackets
- 1977 exercise clothes
- 1977 leotards
- 1977 Tracksuits
- 1977 Tracksuits
- 1977 Men’s Tennis Outfits
- 1979 tracksuit
- 1977 home gym clothes
- 1977 home gym
- 1977 leotards
- 1978 dance outfits – disco!
- 1979 men’s track jackets
- 1979 t-shirts and running shorts
- 1979 men’s shorts and polo shirts
- 1979 men’s tracksuits
- 1979 Shorts and Polos
- 1979 Shirt and Shorts
- 1979 men’s gym clothes
- 1979 running shorts and tops
- 1979 running and track
- 1979 gym clothes and visors
- 1979 summer workout
- 1979 running shorts
- 1979 girls PE clothes
- 1979 women’s tracksuit
- 1979 tennis skirt outfit
- 1979 tennis outfits
- 1979 tennis and sport outfits