If it's your first Lagree class, the dress code matters more than it does for most workouts. The carriage is slippery. The room is warm. The moves require alignment you can actually see in a mirror. Here's everything you need.
Non-negotiable: grip socks
Standard ankle socks slide on the carriage. Grip socks (the kind with rubber dots on the sole) stop you sliding. Every UK Lagree studio either provides them, sells them, or requires you bring your own. At Sloane we have iconic Sloane grip socks at the front desk — £8 — and they're yours to keep.
If you're buying ahead: ToeSox, Tucketts, and Bombas all make decent grip socks. Avoid the toe-separated styles unless you're confident — most Lagree practitioners prefer the standard sock cut.
Leggings, not shorts
Loose shorts catch on the springs and the carriage hooks. They also ride up during the hundreds of lunges and squats in a typical class. Wear leggings — full-length or 7/8 — fitted, with a high waistband. Most Lagree regulars in London live in Adanola, Lululemon, Alo, or Sweaty Betty.
You can wear bike shorts if you prefer — they sit flat against the leg and don't ride up. They're popular among practitioners who run warm.
Fitted top, not loose
Two reasons: alignment and safety. Your instructor needs to see your ribcage, your hips, your shoulders. A loose t-shirt hides all three. You also do a lot of inverted-position work (carriage tilted, hands on the bar, head below heart) — loose tops fall over your head.
A fitted vest, crop top, or close-fitting workout top works. A supportive sports bra alone is also fine — Lagree studios are typically warm enough that most practitioners end up stripping down to one anyway.
Hair tied back, no jewellery
Tie your hair up. You will end up upside down, and you will end up with hair in your face if it isn't secured. A scrunchie or hair tie. Nothing dangly.
Remove rings, bracelets, and watches before class — they catch on the springs and the carriage handles. A small stud earring is fine. Smartwatches are fine but expect to see them get scratched.
What to bring
- Water bottle (Sloane has filtered water — refillable bottles only, no single-use)
- A small towel for face sweat — the carriage gets damp
- Phone, but on silent and in the locker
- Grip socks (or buy on arrival)
What not to bring
Trainers — they don't go on the carriage. Loose layers — you'll be too warm by minute 10. Heavy makeup — you will sweat through it. Strong perfume — the studios are intimate; please be considerate.
For Sloane specifically
Our studio runs around 19–21°C, slightly warmer than a standard Pilates room because we want muscles warm from the first minute. The dress code above is what most of our members wear. We also have a small locker room with showers, towels, and Aesop products — feel free to come from work and shower after.
For teacher training
If you're attending the Sloane Lagree Training, expect to be in your kit for 8+ hours a day across four days. Bring multiple sets. Comfort matters when you're on the carriage for that long. We'll send a full kit list on acceptance.
Book your first class
If this is research for your first Sloane class — welcome. See class options → or jump to the schedule.