Dirty Candy Sportswear uses fashion-led cuts across sports bras, leggings, shorts, sweatshirts and coordinated collections. Choose each item by fit and workout function first, then use colour or collection styling to build the outfit.
Measure the body and a trusted garment
Take bust, underbust, natural waist, full hip and inseam measurements as the product requires. Measure close to the body without compressing the tape. Then measure a sports bra, legging or short that already fits well. The second reference helps interpret intended compression and garment length.
Use the current store size guide, not a remembered size from another brand. If measurements cross sizes, decide which area controls comfort and movement. Contact the retailer before ordering when product-specific guidance conflicts with the general chart.
Match support and coverage to the activity
| Garment | Fit question | Movement test |
|---|---|---|
| Sports bra | Band security, cup coverage and strap pressure | Reach, hinge and light bounce |
| Leggings | Waistband hold, rise, inseam and opacity | Squat, lunge and sit |
| Shorts | Waist, hem grip, liner and ride-up | Walk, cycle and deep bend |
| Sweatshirt or top | Layering room, crop length and sleeve mobility | Overhead reach |
A supportive appearance in photos does not establish impact level. Use product construction, straps, band and retailer description to decide whether a bra suits lifting, low-impact training or higher movement.
Read fabric and construction details
Check fibre composition, stretch direction, lining, removable pads, seam placement and waistband structure. Soft fabric may prioritise comfort while firmer fabric may provide more compression. Light colours, mesh panels and stretched prints can change coverage under bright gym lighting.
Build coordinated sets without assuming a match
Pieces carrying the same collection name are the safest starting point, but dye lots, materials and trims can still look different. Compare exact colour names and official images. If buying across collections, treat the result as a deliberate contrast rather than expecting a perfect match.
The store currently organises products into tops, bottoms and named collections, and also presents a Build-a-Box offer. Evaluate any bundle by the pieces you would buy separately, available sizes and return treatment—not the box presentation alone.
Plan washing and drying
Follow the garment care label. Closing fasteners, using a wash bag for delicate straps and avoiding unsuitable heat can protect stretch fibres. Wash performance garments promptly after use and let them dry fully before storage. Do not assume every item in a coordinated set has identical care instructions.
Preserve return condition
Review the live refund and shipping policies before ordering, especially for sale products and intimate activewear. Keep packaging and labels while assessing fit, and avoid fragrance, deodorant marks or workout wear until the decision is final.
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Questions to ask before choosing a size
Do you want compression or relaxed comfort?
The same body measurement can suit different sizes depending on the intended feel and fabric recovery. For training bottoms, too much compression can restrict movement; too little may allow the waistband to shift. Use the product construction rather than sizing down automatically.
Where should the garment finish?
Rise, inseam, crop length and torso length affect coverage more than a general size label. Compare garment measurements with a favourite piece while it lies flat. Curved seams and stretch fabric change the worn shape.
Will the outfit work across the whole session?
Consider warm-up layers, sweat, equipment contact and the journey home. A detail that feels harmless in a mirror may rub under a lifting belt or bench. Select pockets, seams and straps for the actual routine.
Build a useful activewear rotation
Prioritise pieces that can be washed and dried between planned sessions. Two well-fitting bottoms and compatible tops may provide more use than a large coordinated set with one uncomfortable item. Record which size works in each cut; do not assume the answer carries across leggings, shorts and sweatshirts.
After the first proper workout, note waistband movement, opacity, moisture handling and seam comfort. That evidence makes a later repeat order more reliable than memory or a collection photo.