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| Midi Maxi $128-on left-w/ built in support, adjustable waist tie for custom fit, bubble hem |
words/images Judith Ecochard
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| Bari Studio |
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| great ruching/smocking details on this multitasking jacket/tunic/cover-up/mini dress |
Athleta 's Spring 2012 assortment of work-out worthy separates combines performance fabrics, flattering fits, and lots of summery style for the gal on the go---and for those ladies who just want to lie around and do nothing---like a lazy day at the beach.
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| Staples in fresh Spring colors |
Tested by women who practice yoga, run, surf, etc---Athleta's pieces don't just look good-they have the details that elevate above just the usual casual lifestyle brands ---with built in bras offering support-in tanks, tops, bikini swimsuits, and even dresses!
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| Quick drying board shorts |
PLUS:
Other details-like reflective icons, hidden key pockets, quick drying/sun blocking textiles---all easy care too.
We loved the dresses and welcome the shape flattering gathered seams-flirty---ideal for travels especially when restricted to one suitcase!!!!
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| Jura Dress $79-Velvegreen |
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| Crotchet |
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| Feminine knit |
Swimwear-is a specialty-with medium cut legs on the bottoms-and various amounts of coverage and support up top available-including supportive bands and underwires.
AND-all suits are made of breathable, quick drying rated UPF+50 materials...out of easily mix and match colors and patterns.
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| Trestkes Notsostring Bottom $44-slightly higher scoop front, adjustable sides-FUN with Amrita Bikini Top made for high impact sports-resilient, abrasion and chlorine resistant Tactel® Nylon$54- |
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| great support |
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| Splash Low Tide™ Swim Bottom $44-full seat coverage-foldover gathered waistband Shirrendipity Halter Bikini Top $46 |
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| Calypso Notsostring Bottom $46 slight scoop rise, adjustable sides with Shirrendipity Halter Bikini Top-$46 |
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| Built in cups |
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| Cinch as a tankini or down for cute cover-up $89 |
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:
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| Swimshorts-cute |
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| Boyshorts-flattering elastic double waistband-quick drying and UPF+50 |
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| Beach perfect...and |
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| enough support for a round of volleyball in the sand. Nice. |
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| Rashguards-we wear them as basics to layer in colder temps. |
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| Rashguards look great with denim/cut-offs too |
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| Splash swim skirt $49-attached bikini bottom-gathered foldover waist flatters |
Lots of running options---comfy too-
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| Play tennis or golf in this-built in stretchy, quick drying shorts |
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| To the knee---quick drying board shorts are great for hiking-nice front pocket seams |
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| Chaturanga™ Yoga Knicker $49-internal key pocket, quick drying with a CoolMax® gusset Pilayo®-wicking, UPF+50 |
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| Jeggings style capris-wicking, quick drying |
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| Strechy slim fit-ideal for travel, jaunts on a trail |
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| Relay Tight-mesh behind the knee-sweat zone that let's the air out $79 |
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| internal pocket |
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| rear zip pocket w/removable waterproof pouch |
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| reflectivity bands-front and rear |
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| Salutation Pant $98-compressive supportive Power Pilayo® |
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| Ruched details at legs-supportive waist seams |
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| Matchy match medium and high impact tops amd tanks-love the Sprint seamless Bra $48-wicking, anti-odor, Q-skin® fabric-great graphics |
L/S tops, cami and basics----lightweight, non-chafing seamless designs-made of anti-odor, wicking, breathable fabrics...
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| Über-soft Meryl® skinlift-Athena Seamless Bra Top-adjustable straps convert from straight to racerback $46 |
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| Sprint Seamless Bra $48 |
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| Circuit Hodie-top pick-$84 lightweight wicking French Terry fabric on inside-comfy and ruching makes it ready to wear off the track too |
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| Yoga ready-pretty enough to wear outside of class. |
Tanks with racer backs---supportive and features like back zip pocket-works for bike rides too,
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| Stretchy and wicking Batwing and Robin top with two front pockets $98 |
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