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Level Up: 10 Running Essentials Every Girl Needs

Because you gotta look good on your run, right?

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Say goodbye to oversize sweats and muscle tanks. These 10 pieces of running clothes are all you need to look cute AF — even when you're sweating through your sports bra.

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Wind and rain's got nothing on this sleek metallic windbreaker.

Active Metallic Anorak, FOREVER 21, $30

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These ombré leggings might just inspire you to run ~as fast as lightning~.

Ultra High Lux Bolt Legging, ULTRACOR (Available at Bandier), $196

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Finally, a sports bra that matches your interior-design dreams!

Marble Print Bra, VARLEY (Available at ASOS), $79

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This chunky sweatshirt is chic enough to wear to brunch after you're done with five miles.

Asymmetric Logo Sweatshirt, IVY PARK (Available at Topshop), $72

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These shorts are cut higher than reg shorts at the outside of your thighs so they they won't get in the way of your stride when you're running.

Speed Up Short, LULULEMON, $58

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When you're not in the mood to run but you still gotta do it — basically all the time — throw on this colorblocked zip-up, which is cute enough to motivate you but still cozy so you feel like you're running in a reg sweatshirt.

Run Hooded Long Sleeve Top, STELLA MCCARTNEY (Available at Zappos), $100

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These leggings have major sweat-wicking technology to keep you and your clothes dry AF no matter what.

Running Essentials Legging, REEBOK, $55

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This longline sports bra is basically an athletic crop top.

Track Bra, SPLITS59 (Available at Bandier), $75

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Upgrade your basic black leggings with a low-key navy pair like this. The metallic stripes are just extra enough without looking too flashy on your run.

Epic Lux Flash, NIKE, $120

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These high-waisted running shorts are just high enough that you won't feel like you're wearing shape wear on your run.

Time Trial Run Shorts, SWEATY BETTY, $65

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