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Test Drive: Favorite Workout Pants

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:42:44 GMT

Best All-Around:

Lululemon Groove Pant, $98

No detail has been overlooked, from the waistband that dips in front to the flat seams that don’t chafe to the signature fabric, which feels soft while providing great shape. They’re not cheap, but you won’t wonder why. In-store alterations are free. Be sure to follow washing instructions.

Lululemon Athletica, Shops at West End, 763-545-9069; Mall of America, 952-854-6785; 870 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3123, lululemon.com

Virtual Tummy Tuck:

Omgirl Capri, $74

They fit like a glove. The ruched fold-over top camouflages any belly bulge, which won’t be an issue for long—you’ll want to extend your workout just for an excuse to keep these pants on.

Maha Boutique, 631 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 952-873-7001, mahaactivewear.com

Best Compression:

Lucy Perfect Core Pant, $98

This compression fabric is sure to eliminate the jiggle. These pants are available in regular, short, and long inseam.

Lucy Activewear, Galleria, 952-922-8590; Rosedale Center, 651-636-5656, lucy.com

Best Value:

GapFit gDance Pants, $54.95

If you can put up with the slight plastic-y smell of the fabric, these low-rise pants are designed to flatter and built to retain their shape—at a more reasonable price than many competitors.

Gap, eleven metro locations including Ridgedale Center, 952-591-9819, gap.com

New On-Trend Stores for Kids

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:33:38 GMT

Parents used to complain that once kids graduated from baby boutiques, there were few options beyond the big chains. A couple of new specialty stores are making the grade, offering on-trend clothes that should fit straight through elementary school. Swedish brand Polarn O. Pyret opens its first Minnesota store this month at Galleria; Pacifier’s third store, opening this month at 50th & France, has bigger kids in mind. Which is a good thing, because those first-day outfits live on in pictures forever. (Remember your fifth-grade culottes?)

WHERE TO SHOP:

ON HIM
Moby Dick T-shirt ($23), by Out of Print, and striped shirt ($30), by Tea Collection, both from Pacifier, 4942 France Ave. S., Edina; 310 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-623-8123; City Center, 612-767-6330

Jeans ($49.50), from Polarn O. Pyret, Galleria

Star Wars lunchbox ($13.99), by Robco, from Target

Chukka boots ($89.95), by Naturino, from Shoe Zoo, 3146 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls., 612-823-3988

ON HER
Sweater ($39.95), from GapKids, eight metro locations including Ridgedale, 952-591-9819

Skinny jeans ($24.99), by Epic Threads, from Macy's six metro locations including Southdale, 952-924-6600

Sparkle slip-ons ($84), by Max, also from Shoe Zoo

Neon satchel ($59.99), by Alex, from Creative Kidstuff six metro locations including Shops at West End, 952-540-0022

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