Since I do not do a lot of races, I feel like each event is an opportunity for me to get “dolled up.” I love wearing running skirts (see tutu in the Shamrock ‘n Roll; and C9 skirts in the Corktown race and Turkey Trot; so when I came across a local company that specializes in sparkly skirts, I knew I had to have one!
Rock City Skirts was started by someone who, like me, struggled with running, and used the novelty of getting dressed up as a way to make the experiences more fun and entertaining. The original idea stemmed when the founder, Amy, was training for the Chicago Marathon as part of the Team World Vision team. She rocked her homemade skirt and had such positive feedback from friends who wanted their own, so she turned it into a fundraising effort. Since then, for every skirt sold, $1 donation is made to Team World Vision.
Rock City Skirt’s mission is to:
“..help you make running sassy, silly, flashy and full of fun!”
And who doesn’t feel sassy and flashy in a skirt? I had no idea what color I wanted to wear for my 10k, but decided on the Pompous Purple since I figured it would be most versatile. Since I wear purple everything. 🙂
I received my skirt right on time for my 10k and of course, tried it on right away. And if you didn’t see it on instagram, you can see I turned into an instant ballerina.
One thing that Amy does mention clearly on her site is, “These skirts do not include under shorts. Be sure to wear your favorite spandex or booty shorts under.” This is important. 🙂
Aside from keeping your bits covered in you bend over, the skirts are also a somewhat scratchy material with the sequins, so it’s best to use them for show and for fun; and not as a part of your daily wardrobe.
Top, outside; bottom, inside
I ordered a size small based on the size chart on the site, and it fit snugly around my waist. They recommend following your dress size, but what is not considered is the size of your booty (many of you distance runners may not have this problem).. but I almost think a medium would have fit better, but it still looked good (provided I didn’t bend over ;))!
And just as the last skirt review I read, these skirts make you PR! 😉
Rock City Skirts sell for $25, with custom-made skirts only $5 more; shipping is only $2.50; if you are a Michigan local, you can pick it up directly in Rochester! For those of you who are feeling lucky.. you can also enter here to win your own!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclaimer: I purchased one skirt and was offered a second to do a giveaway at no cost to me. All opinions are my own.
Great review. I’ve been dreaming of a running skirt.
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June 12, 2013 at 5:17 am
I love pretty in pink.
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June 12, 2013 at 6:30 am
I would choose the Miss USA skirt
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would love to try a running skirt…..maybe pink…
I LOVE these skirts! I have the cotton candy, so I would probably get purple or maybe the red, white, & blue!
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I would choose pompous purple or USA skirt. Although I could see wearing all of them.
I love the Cotton Candy and Cinderella skirts, so I’d choose one of them. I would lovelovelove to wear it to run in a Disney half marathon, but I’m not quite up to that level… YET! In the meantime, I’d wear it for a local 10K in September. 🙂
Oooh, that purple is really pretty!!
I love red, white and blue one. Running MCM for Team Fisher House to support our military and think it would look great!
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June 12, 2013 at 7:38 am
Yellow for the Disneyland races!
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June 12, 2013 at 7:49 am
I would pick Pretty in Pink for sure!
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June 12, 2013 at 7:49 am
Red for 4th of July Race 🙂
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I would LOVE Sub Lime to rock at the Disney Marathon in January
I would get the same purple you have and wear it at my next 10k – Queens.
I am torn between the pink, purple, and aqua funk. I seem to change my mind every time I look at their site!
I would love the cotton candy pink skirt. I would love to wear it during one of my many races this summer. I am sure it would make the photos look cute 🙂
I would love to rock the same pompous purple skirt you tried!!! Love it! I would wear it to the Richmond marathon in Richmond, VA in November this year!!!
I would get the Pretty in Pink for my Women Rock half marathon 🙂
I’d pick that same purple one because (a) I’m a Clemson fan, and (b) it matches my compression socks.
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I love purple so I would go with the pompous purple!
If I won this giveaway, I would choose the Sublime Running skirt. It would be perfect for the Alien themed half marathon I am running in August. I will be 23 weeks prego. It’s an evening race and is supposed to be lots of fun!! 🙂
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June 12, 2013 at 9:24 am
I like the Navy Blue but the Obnoxious Irish would be perfect for Corktown or ShamRock ‘N Roll!
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June 12, 2013 at 9:27 am
So cute! I was admiring that in your post yesterday. I like the navy blue, I think. I’d wear it at my 5K later this year. 😉
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Well, my favorite is and will always be the Miss USA, since I came up with the color combo, the name, and I own the first one ever made. But Aqua Funk would be my next choice, since I wear a lot of teal.
I too had the riding up issue on one of her two-tier skirts. Miss USA and the other three-tier skirts eliminate that problem entirely.
Love Rock City Skirts! I’m glad to see a lot more blog giveaways for them now!
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I want a sparkly one. The more bling the better. 🙂
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June 12, 2013 at 10:19 am
How cute are you doing a ballerina pose!!! Totally goes with an awesome sparkly headband you own too 😀
Great job on the review and fingers crossed for me!
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It’s hard to tell, but I wore the sparkly band for my race!! 🙂
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June 12, 2013 at 10:46 am
Ha, I’m a dope, totally didn’t see it in the race recap picts till now! Yay!
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June 12, 2013 at 10:31 am
I’d probably pick pink or teal!
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I think I’m going to HAVE to get a Wonderwoman Blue for my Pretty Muddy Richmond run in September!
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I definitely would pick the pretty in pink!
Or the Miss USA.
Okay so if I win, I’m going to pick pink and order the Miss USA! Problem solved. 🙂
Oh. My. Gosh. I TAKE IT ALL BACK!!! I just saw the Wonder Woman blue!!! That’s my pick!
I would choose purple because it adorable. I’d probably wear it to a simple 5k.
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June 12, 2013 at 11:17 am
Beautiful!! I love the purple too!! Plus, local companies are AWESOME!
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I’d choose the Miss USA skirt and wear it to a local 5k race.
I would get the Pretty in Pink Running Skirt and wear it to my upcoming Half Marathon!!
I love the Pretty in Pink skirt! I would wear it on regular runs and when I do a 5K!!
Girlfriend,
I need the 24k Gold Diva skirt ! I am already planning my Rock N Roll Las Vegas outfit and Im def thinking gold all the way!! Rockstar status will be earned!
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I’d choose either Cinderella or a custom one to wear in my 1st full marathon Oct. 22nd!
I would get the Belle skirt because I’m being Bell for PHM =)
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I want the pink sparly one to wear to the Cville Womens 4miler!
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June 12, 2013 at 3:19 pm
I LOVE the “Obnoxious Irish Skirt” and I’d definitely wear it for a St. Patrick’s Day race!
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I love the purple one and the silver one!! So cute!!
Twitter: acurls
June 12, 2013 at 3:47 pm
These skirts would be awesome for my Disney Princess race in February. I could easily work out a princess costume in one of these! (Obviously the Cinderella skirt! http://rockcityskirts.com/shop/cinderella-running-skirt/)
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The Pretty in Pink one is my favorite!
I love the pretty in pink or the aqua funk!
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Blue by You — love that name!
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I would love the Pompous purple and I’d wear it to a Disney Race!
(Side note: I liked your facebook page from my running page, Once Upon a Run, not from my personal page which you have to use to log into rafflecopter)
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June 12, 2013 at 11:15 pm
I would love either pink color for my daughter!
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The highland teal thinking of going as Merida for my first half at Disney princess in feb
I would love the lucky girl green skirt and would wear it to my 7 miler coming up at the end of July. It’s a tough course that starts with a big hill. This will be my second year running this one, but I’ll look way cuter running it if I get to rock one of these skirts!
I’d love to win one of these skirts! I think I would choose the Miss USA or Blue By You so go with my wonder chik jersey from Tough Chik!
Think it would be weird to rock a sparkly skirt on deadlift days?!?!
Obviously I would wear shorts under…HA!
I like the Holiday Sparkle (or silver)
and the Back in Black!!
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I honestly have never though to lift in a sparkly skirt!! I have worn a running skirt once or twice.. but absolutely this will get you lifting PRs!! 😉
I think I may need to do this for my next competition!!
Twitter: runfastmama
June 17, 2013 at 1:27 pm
Nice! Love the bright Pretty in Pink!!!
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I already own the Silver Bullet, so I would love the Purple or Pink to add to my running wardrobe!
The gold or the blue one would go perfect for my Belle outfit I am planning for the Glass Slipper Challenge!
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I would love the back in black.
I’d buy the wonder woman blue running skirt to run my first half marathon this fall. Any chances it will make me faster?!
Absolutely! The skirts are known for PRs 😉
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