This Olympian-Loved Swim Brand Just Launched Activewear You’ll Need for Fall Work, Play, and Exercise—and We Want Every Single Piece
As a professional shopping writer, I don’t consider myself an indecisive person; “add to cart” is practically a reflex at this point, allowing me to sort through optimal fabrics, colors, and styles in maybe 25 percent of the time a “normal” consumer spends clicking through webpages. I’ve got things to do and people to see—but when cult-favorite swimwear brand Left on Friday dropped its latest fall-ready activewear line, I agonized for over an hour (literally) over whether I wanted a hoodie in the moody deep burgundy or the vibrant olive shade. I wish I were kidding.
Left on Friday Form Tank, $70
Left on Friday Super Moves Short 5", $70
Left on Friday Homerun Hoodie, $140
Left on Friday Super Moves Tight, $120
Left on Friday Peak Playsuit, $150
Left on Friday Homerun Pant, $120
Left on Friday has always excelled at gorgeous, vibrant colorways that define its aesthetic. The swim-in-it, play-in-it brand doesn’t just opt for one pink, no—it offers you five, ranging from a deep magenta to a light ballerina pink that makes anyone look like their tan is fresh from a vacation in the tropics. Better yet, each shade is meticulously formulated to play well with others, pairing together effortlessly with any other LoF piece, so you’re not committing to head-to-toe monochrome. For Fall 2024, the brand’s gone for warm taupes, olives, reds, plums, and other seasonally-ready hues that’ll summon PSL energy for ya (but also look stellar year-round.) And those hues extend to their new athleisure line, Super Moves.
Movement-wise, you can count on each wardrobe staple—including its leggings, biker shorts, sports bras, tanks, playsuits, swimsuits, and more—to be super-soft, compressive enough to smooth (not to squeeze), and easy to move in. I’m most impressed by the activewear’s ability to wick away sweat without immediately discoloring my ‘fit; if I’m taking a sculpt class in any other brand’s bright red leggings, I’d expect things to be a little more, well, visible. But thanks to a discerning focus on professional female athletes, Olympians, and other on-the-go women, this Left on Friday drop solves a lot of pain points I often encounter in similar workout gear—which up until now, I’d largely resigned myself to suffering through.
If I buy a pair of shorts and a tank from the Super Moves collection, for once, I’m not sorting them into separate “cute” or “workout” piles of laundry; each piece genuinely does it all, which makes each purchase feel like a much better bang-for-my-buck investment that will last in my closet. Sizes range from XS to XL, and tops also come in bigger-bust options for ladies above a C cup who often struggle with adequate support.
I could wax poetic for hours on the brand but let's get to the point: here are some of my favorites I’m reaching for time and time again this fall—and all year long.
Shop our favorite Super Moves items
Sizes: XS-XL | Colors: 8 | Materials: 76% nylon, 24% lycra
My first thought when encountering this one-shoulder tank was, “I actually want to wear this for date night.” Its sleek asymmetrical design has a slim fit and the crop hits a complimentary spot on my tummy. While I’ve already worn this staple to sweat in during a beachside yoga class, I did admittedly spend a dizzying five minutes just staring in the mirror before going. Never have I ever actually seen a “wear it out to dinner” workout top I actually wanted to wear out to dinner. As a frequent traveler, I know I’ll roll this baby up into my carry-on as a space-saving powerhouse—and it comes in eight colorways, so I may have to stock up.
Sizes: XS-XL | Colors: 16 | Materials: 76% nylon, 24% lycra
Like I said, Left on Friday does colors like nobody else. Hike up that photo saturation, baby, because pairing the accompanying tank (or really any other LoF top) with these shorts is sure to be a ‘gram-worthy outfit to bless your feed and ours. Available in sixteen colorways, these five-inch biker shorts are super soft and won’t chafe (and *do* come in a longer version if that’s more your speed.) ‘Tis the season for a Princess Diana-style sweatshirt and biker short combo for transitional weather, too.
Sizes: S/M-L/XL | Colors: 6 | Materials: 100% cotton
I don’t know about y’all, but the second September hit, I started baking pumpkin bread, canceling plans, and opting for slippers and sweats—so this Homerun Hoodie from Left on Friday’s new collection was, in fact, a homerun pour moi. Its oversized, hip-length fit and dreamy cotton fleece tempt me to burrow into the couch until mid-March. Plus, since I live beachfront, I love any sweatshirt that perfectly owns a midweight feel: cozy enough to bundle up in (keeping me warm below some frigid plane AC) but light enough not to suffocate me after a hard workout or hot day.
Sizes: XS-XL | Colors: 16 | Materials: 76% nylon, 24% lycra
I am really not a leggings person. Willingly showing up to a social gathering or heated yoga in ⅞ leggings? Doesn’t sound like me. I will pick shorts or sweats over body-con pants every *single* time—until now. These tights are high-waisted and smoothing, but they don’t dig, bunch, or feel too tight either. They’re soft enough to feel indulgent, so I actually want to wear them for their feel and not just their look. I will absolutely buy more pairs; consider me a convert.
Sizes: XS-XL | Colors: 3 | Materials: 76% nylon, 24% lycra
When living in a winter ski town a few years back, playsuits became my secret weapon for transitional weather and all-day dressing. Layering a button-down, sweater, or hoodie could immediately solve a chilly, biting day (and look reaaaal put-together) but I could also strip as needed to a chic base layer when the sun snuck out in the afternoon. For those awkward in-betweens? Yeah, you need this one-piece. The scoop-front neck and peek-a-boo detail of this *new* onesie add extra flair to this do-it-all wardrobe pick.
Sizes: XS-XL | Colors: 6 | Materials: 100% cotton
Be still, my beating heart. A wide-leg sweatpant just gets me, y’know? With a 32-inch inseam and loose fit, these comfy pants are tall-girl-approved. Throw them on after a surf, gym sesh, or just for lounging around; the fabric is sustainably dyed, odor resistant, and avoids pilling, so you’ll wear them everywhere—and yes, they are machine washable. The raw hem adds a little somethin-somethin to the look too, for both the girl who wants to look effortless and the girl who naturally is.
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