THE ACTIVEWEAR THAT QUIETLY DOES ITS JOB

UNDER ARMOUR VANISH ELITE

- Munzela Rizvi

There are two kinds of activewear: the kind that makes a loud statement but distracts you mid-burpee, and the kind that quietly shows up, performs flawlessly, and lets you take the spotlight. The Under Armour Vanish Elite series? Definitely the latter. We tried out the full trio — the UA Vanish Elite Vent Full Zip jacket, the Engineered Leggings, and the High Double Strap Sports Bra — and here's a human, sweat-tested breakdown of how it fared.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: UNDERSTATED, PREMIUM, AND SURPRISINGLY LIGHT

Pulling these pieces out of the package, the first thing that struck me was how light they were. The jacket, in particular, barely feels like fabric in hand, more like a soft breeze captured in textile. No frills, no unnecessary bulk. Just clean lines, a slightly matte finish, and subtle mesh panels that immediately gave “I'm built to breathe” energy.

The leggings looked fitted without being suffocating — you can tell they'll hug the body, but they're not screaming compression tights. And the sports bra, with its double-strap design, looked sturdy, but in a nonrestrictive way. You get the sense that someone really thought about movement, support, and comfort while designing it.

THE FIT: SECOND-SKIN VIBES WITHOUT THE SQUEEZE