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1. A super viral padded workout top with over 34,000 5-star ratings, so don't listen to me, listen to the people. According to reviewers, it's a ringer for a lot of high-end workout tops at a fraction of the price!
Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for, and a great price! I ordered two colors and will be ordering more. These feel like Lululemon-quality material without the price tag. These tops fit perfectly (I’m 5'6", 135 lbs, and ordered a small). The colors are clean and gorgeous, exactly how they look in the photos. There is a built-in bra with padding so you won’t see any...peeking. I’m a personal trainer and needed something that I could work out in then throw a sweater over during training. I really couldn’t be any happier! Can easily be used as workout clothing or even be dressed up for a night out." —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 23 colors).
Catch this on our list of highly-rated workout clothes reviewers love.
2. An Old Navy cropped t-shirt with a fun lower back cutout that's an elevated version of your go-to old tee that can't really survive another round in the wash.
Promising review: "Love the way the blue tie-dye and black tops pair with the matching leggings, they're the cutest workout outfits. I don't have to readjust or constantly yank the top down at all, everything feels secure, and it looks good. For reference I'm 5'3", 34DD, and 170 lbs and got a medium. Fits perfectly!" —anonymous
Get it from Old Navy for $8.97+ (originally $29.99; available in sizes XS–4X, as well as Tall and Petite sizes, and seven colors).
3. A crossover cropped muscle tank cute enough to wear on an evening out on the town, but soft and flowy enough to do even the most complicated of yoga poses without feeling like a fish caught in a net.
Promising review: "Love love love this top and the price is phenomenal too!!! Perfect, stretchy material and fit!!! I like it so much that I just ordered three more in different colors!!! So many compliments and my girlfriends are ordering it too!!! Shows off my abs!!! I highly recommend this adorable top!!!" —Teresa Malone
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 19 colors).
4. A multipack of racerback crop tops that are more than a bang for your buck — it's more like a KABOOM for your buck, seeing as you'll be getting six amazing workout tops you'll wear more times than you can count.
Promising review: "READ THIS REVIEW! WOW. I am in LOVE with these tops. I bought them as workout tops to wear with my high waisted leggings. I wasn’t expecting much when ordering. But when I opened up my package and tried them on, my mind blew! The quality is great, yet breathable. The fit is just right and hits right where I wanted it to. And for the price with how many tops you get. You can’t beat it. I hope these hold up for a long time because these are going to be my new go-to. You will not regret your purchase!" —Chelsea
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $28.99 (available in two color packs).
5. A racerback cropped tank that's a renowned BuzzFeed and reviewer fave because it's just. So. Doggone. Soft. Workout or nap? Actually, you can have both.
Read BuzzFeeder Rebecca Norris' full glowing review of the whole Spacedye collection here!
Promising review: "Back here at Beyond Yoga to buy another one of these in a different color. These crops with the leggings are so incredibly soft and comfortable and I mean BUTTERY soft. This top is very supportive and flattering as well. A lot of other sports bras and tanks just make me feel like my boobs are being stuffed in and I want to take them off the second I finish working out. That's not a problem here, I could easily sleep like a baby in this top. Highly recommend, this will be my third purchase of this piece." —Meg
Get it from Beyond Yoga for $66 (available in sizes XS–XL, sizes 1X–4X here, and 17 colors).
6. A vibrant light compression crop tank available in sizes up to 7XL, and that's destined to brighten up your workout wardrobe rotation so you don't blend in with the weight rack at the gym.
Superfit Hero is a woman-owned small business. They use deadstock from larger brands and manufacture their high-quality activewear in small batches for plus-size bodies.
Promising review: "I LOVE this crop top so much! It's lightweight, colorful, comfy, and actually cut for a fat body. The armholes aren't giant, the crop is a great length, and nothing fits weird like other brands. The yellow color is so fun and lifts my mood when I wear it!" —Laura B.
Get it from Superfit Hero for $55 (available in sizes L–7XL and four colors).
7. A Madewell racerback crop top with a built-in shelf bra ideal for your little daily mental health walk (or jog, or sprint) and that will make it more enjoyable than it already is to get away from your desk for a spell.
Promising review: "Workout top and regular top??? It looks so good with jeans! it fits in all the right places and the quality feels super luxurious. I think it's the perfect crop length too. I was just really blown away by this top and I am buying it in all the other colors too, oops! I was in between sizes, but decided to go up one! Since it's a workout top technically, it doesn't have a ton of stretch when you are trying to pull it over your head, and I thought one size up was perfect in that it was easier to pull on but still form-fitting and secure!" —Jazzz13
Get it from Madewell for $42 (available in sizes XXS–4X and two colors).
8. A multipack of crop tank tops with the ideal amount of crop — not too short that your whole abdomen is feeling the breeze, but not too long so that there's extra fabric bunching up around your pants.
Promising review: "I love these tops! I’ve bought three sets so far and always keep an eye on them in case by some magical miracle they go on sale, lol. If they do I’m buying them all, be prepared. I pair them with high-waisted tights so only a sliver of my tummy shows, if any. They fit comfortably and I like that they don’t get in the way of my workouts. Good for running or lifting. They don’t ride up or move around. They are a snug fit so if you want something loose I’d order a couple of sizes bigger. I prefer the form-fitting style though, because again, they don’t get in my way while working out. I’ve had these tops for several months now and they are holding up like champs! Best workout tops ever." —Erin
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes S-L and in 13 color variations).
9. An Athleta crop top with a built-in bra for folks with D–DD+ boobies, designed to keep them in place while keeping the rest of you free to jog on the treadmill, run for the train, hustle your groceries up the stairs, or any other low-impact activity throughout the day.
This top is designed for folks with a D–DD+ bust size. For cup sizes A–C, click here.
Promising review: "I have been looking for a crop top with a built-in sports bra and I think I've found my go-to! The material doesn't show much sweat (I sweat a TON) and it's pretty stretchy. I get compliments on it every time I'm at the gym and intend on wearing it out and about as the weather gets warmer! I really appreciated how they had all of the sizes with the optional D–DD support. 10/10 recommend! (: " —abbyjoy
Get it from Athleta for $24.97+ (originally $64; available in sizes XXS–3X and nine designs).
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10. An FP Movement ribbed compression crop top you'll want to keep wearing even after your spin class is over, just chasing the high this top gives you all day long.
Check out BuzzFeed Editor Emma Lord's full writeup here!
Promising review: "I am frankly *obsessed* with [this] and own [it] in two colors. It's super comfy and just the right amount of compressive for casual wear — a lot of reviewers swear by it for yoga, pilates, and errand running. That's me in the green version on my way to be a big dweeb, as per usual. I also own it in ~brushed taupe~. I love it because it's versatile with all my high-waisted leggings and shorts, but also because the compression is close to a bra without actually feeling like one, so it supports without constricting. The fabric's also ridiculously soft too." —Emma Lord
Get it from Free People for $30 (available sizes XS–XL and in dozens of colors).
11. A twist-front workout crop top you'll buy in all 17 colors, just so you don't have to rummage through your dresser for a cruddy T-shirt to sacrifice for your next trip to the gym when this lil' guy is so much comfier.
Promising review: "I love this shirt. I've been taking fitness more seriously the last few months and finally got around to replacing all of my old activewear. It's just loose enough that I don't have to adjust it while I'm working out and also provides nice cleavage coverage. It's extremely soft and has good-sized arm holes. The navy color is deep and beautiful." —Edith Harmony
Get it from Amazon for $17.98 (available in sizes XS–XL and 17 colors).
12. A Girlfriend Collective super cropped tank top made with super-soft recycled materials and just the right amount of compression that will make a world of difference to your workout.
Promising review: "Holy wow. This is the crop tank I have been looking years for. I have fibromyalgia so I'm really sensitive to materials and this is so soft and the seams don't bother me. The white is opaque enough that you can't see my areolas without... trying to? Lol! I'm 5'4", 150 lbs., 34E/36DD in Cuup bras and a medium here. I could go down to a small for a more snug fit but I didn't want it to be suuuuuper tight. In the medium I'm comfortable but not bouncing around (I don't wear bras often). Also, I have saggy boobs and I love the silhouette this top gives me!!! Ordering more. I need no other crop tank." —sonja
Get it from Girlfriend Collective for $36 (available in sizes XXS–6XL and nine colors).
13. A flowy cropped muscle tank top so loose and comfy you'll almost be tempted to sleep in them like they're a pair of expensive PJs and not a top you're supposed to destroy with your sweat.
Promising review: "I was looking for flowy cropped workout tanks that were not too short but not too long, still short enough to be 'cropped.' I love these so much! Loved them even more when I felt the material. It's a very smooth material, not that dry cotton feel that you know will probably get the pilling bumps. These are great! I've already ordered five or six of them! :) Even told my sister about them and now she has ordered some too!" —Brittney Fruge
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 16 colors).
14. A long-sleeve workout crop top with a curved hem and side-slits to vent out all that dank air that accumulates when you're having a good old-fashioned sweat therapy sesh.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this top! It's lightweight and comfy. Perfect for running or working out in the cooler temperatures or just running errands. It has thumb holes for an even better fit. It also comes up a little on the sides to let that refreshing air in. Very happy with this top and would like to get it in more colors!" —tcmaas
Get it from Target for $17 (originally $20; available in sizes XS–2X and six colors).
15. A hybrid sports bra and workout crop top made with removable padding, inner hem, and reinforced elastic so you can be sure all your giblets and bits aren't moving around while you're doing fitness warrior activities.
Promising review: "Love this top! I have tried so many Amazon Lululemon / Free People dupes, this one is by far my favorite! There is enough support to wear while working out, lounging, or even dressing up! I am a 38DD, and always have to size up with these types of tops. I purchased the XL, and will be buying more colors! Just try it!! Super cute." —Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in sizes S–XL, 27 colors, and two styles).
16. A form-fitting workout crop top available in short sleeve and long sleeve styles, all made from a soft, stretchy material that wicks moisture, so won't feel like you're wrestling yourself out of a sweaty straitjacket after your workout.
Promising review: "I can’t say how much I’m in love with these shirts, they are fantastic! I have bought countless crop tops and shirts from VS and Gymshark and honestly these shirts are by farrrrr the best I've ever had; not only is the material buttery soft, but if you’re like me and you sweat more than you’re comfortable with, (like everyone in the gym is looking at your sweat spots when you’re lifting) then these are your go-to because no matter how much I’ve been dripping you can’t even tell! It’s magical! I got the light blue and light pink and they’re both beautiful. I’m a 34DD and got a Medium, fits like a glove. It’s that super active look you want. Thank goodness for these shirts, I’m gonna get them all!!" —Jackie
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 42 colors, in long sleeves or short sleeves).
17. An open-back mesh cropped tank if you're looking for lightweight tops with maximum airflow while you exercise, because there's nothing better than feeling aerodynamic while you work out, like nothing (not even fabric!) is in your way.
Promising review: "I was getting so tired of tank tops sticking to me while working out. I wanted something shorter and more airflow in the back — this top to the rescue! There aren’t a ton of true plus-size options on Amazon for this kind of tank (most are just XL, which, if you’re plus-size, you know is a joke), but this one fit the bill. I was a little worried that the 2X looked small when I took it out of the package. Fits just fine because of the way it’s cut. Wearing with high waisted leggings and feel covered. Highly recommend!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.92+ (available in sizes XL–3X and eight colors).
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18. A cropped long-sleeve workout top with thumb holes that will actually get you out of bed for those chilly morning jogs.
Promising review: "I love this top! I’ve been on the lookout for a workout crop top that's long-sleeve and not skintight. This is exactly what I’ve been after. After reading other reviews, I got a medium and it’s great! The top hit in between my belly button and bottom of my bra and is loose so it makes your waist look really tiny! I also didn’t know but it has thumb holes too! I will definitely be purchasing more colors!" —Kate S
Get it from Amazon for $22.98 (available in sizes S–XL and 20 colors).
19. An Outdoor Voices high-coverage crop top featuring removable padding and sweat-absorbing technology basically designed for peak performance AND/OR lounging in luxury. A rare combo, like a liger, or a... wholphin.
Promising review: "I have four of these crop tops! I absolutely love them and I wear them daily. The top is incredibly supportive (even though I am somewhat flat on top…). I sometimes wear these as a sports bra or just as a top in general. The top looks great when paired with a skirt, shorts, or leggings! Extremely cute on all body types. Four might seem like a lot but I know I’ll be purchasing more of these crop tops." —Alyssa
"This is my first OV purchase I couldn’t be happier. On the first day, I put this top to the test with a 17 mile run in 87° heat, and it PERFORMED! I had no chafing or discomfort, excellent support, and the coverage was great for more sun protection. The band felt a bit tight when I first got my arms in, but didn’t slip or shift and the fit was perfect around my chest (34A) as well. I got the two-tone green and it didn’t show ANY sweat — and there was a lot! Will buy more!!!" —Sydney
Get it from Outdoor Voices for $48 (available in sizes XS–3XL and seven colors).
20. A pack of basic workout tees if you want no-frills, quick-drying shirts that aren't cropped up to your nips — for those workouts where you want to exercise without drawing attention to how hard you're sweating it out.
Promising review: "These tops are perfect for working out. They are cropped but I usually pair them with high waisted leggings and they look amazing. The tops feel soft and smooth and have somewhat of a quick-dry effect whenever you sweat. Purchasing more for sure! I also enjoy the fact they come in three-packs and a variety of colors!" —Michelle R.
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $26.09+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 14 color packs).
21. A bestselling padded longline sports bra you'll wear so often it'll be your new de facto gym bestie that wears and performs like you paid more than $50 for it, but you definitely didn't.
Promising review: "Super amazed at how much I love this freaking top. First of all it looks great and really holds those puppies down if you know what I mean. Then it's also super comfortable. It feels way better than wearing a separate sports bra and top but works just as good, or even better than, some of my sports bras. It doesn't dig in and cut off circulation like most of the sports bras I own and to test this theory I slept in this top and wore it a total of 17 hours then took pictures of where there would typically be lines in the skin and there was practically nothing there. I worked out in the top for 45 minutes and never had to readjust it once. I've already ordered another one and told all my workout buddies about it. I'll eventually get one in every color." —Corbin Gadd
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 15 colors).
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