I Can’t Stop Buying Monochrome Running Clothes (2024)

Although my well-loved purple Sauconys are long out of stock, I found this pair of On running shoes in a very similar colorway (sadly, glitterless). While I haven’t tried them myself, they’re our best-in-class trendy workout shoes for women, and Strategist managing editor Kelsie Schrader described them as having “plenty of cushion and a nice bounce.”

Hey Girl Run just released this purple colorway that is the perfect dupe of my Girlfriend Collective set. I have them in hot pink (more on these below), light pink, and dark purple and really love how the shorts look and feel; they have just the right amount of compression, don’t ride up on long runs, and their slightly thicker fabric doesn’t show as much sweat. Unlike the Girlfriend Collective shorts, these only have pockets on the right side, but the pockets’ double layer still has enough room for all your necessities.

I also have this bra to match the shorts I listed above. It’s perfectly supportive for all running distances.

I love this water bottle and had to buy it in purple to match my shoes.

Although I don’t own this pair myself, the bright pink color is really incredible and a super-similar color to the bright pink Sauconys I mentioned earlier. Similar to the Pegasus, these have been around for decades and continue to be a favorite among runners. It’s also one of our best-in-class picks for everyday training.

I am particularly enamored by how perfectly these bright shorts I own match the shoes.

Don’t forget the matching bra, a longline version of our best-in-class pick. I’ve had this bra in another color for over five years and it’s one of my favorites.

Some matching socks.

Top it all off (literally) with a matching visor.

The Nike Pegasus will forever hold a special place in my heart; it was my very first running shoe, and I even ran my first marathon, the 2021 New York City Marathon, in them. They’ve been a dependable part of Nike’s running lineup since it was introduced four decades ago. They’re also our best-in-class pick for everyday training. I own these in this light blush pink. (And I’m eyeing them in this highlighter yellow, too.)

I have these shorts that match my bubblegum Nike Pegasus pair and love how compressive yet flexible they are. They’re a little longer than what I typically reach for but add for additional coverage and warmth for those in-between months.

Add one of our best-in-class bras for high-intensity workouts to match. (The longline version is one of my favorites.)

I mentioned this in my Meet the Runners introduction as well, but the Tracksmith Harrier Long Sleeve is one of my all time favorite running tees; it’s supersoft, warm, and dries quickly after being caught in the rain (or from excess sweat). I own it in three colors and plan on buying more (including this one in blush).

One of our best-in-class picks for responsive shoes, I was first introduced to the Saucony Endorphin Speeds by a friend who has been racing in them for years. I was looking for a different shoe to use while speed training and racing and decided to try them out. I instantly loved how they felt; they were sturdy yet bouncy, and maybe it’s the placebo effect, but I do feel a lot faster when running in them too. There are a few shades of mauve and purple that you could play with, all are perfect. (I’m also thinking about trying the pro version of this shoe because it comes in this perfect purple-mauve.)

Haven’t tried these myself, but these shorts are the perfect complement to the mauve Sauconys.

Also haven’t tried, but found a matching color in pants, too, if you prefer.

And don’t forget a matching top.

While I admit this Brooks bra (I haven’t tried it myself but it is our best-in-class pick for medium-intensity workouts) isn’t an exact match, it does come in two shades that are close; the washed plum picks up the purple shades in the laces and detail, and the light purple is a nice complement to the rest of the kit.