The Cult of Cute Workout Clothes

In Dinner for Shoes episode 72, host Sarah Wasilak is joined by Syd Miller — founder of the beat-based workout brand HOUSEWORK — for a deep dive into the fashion of fitness. From her early days as a SoulCycle star to building her own cult-favorite studio and app, Syd shares how rhythm, resilience, and runway-ready style all collide in the boutique fitness world.

Together, Sarah and Syd unpack the rise of TikTok workout aesthetics, “Get Ready With Me” gym content, and the unwritten dress codes of modern fitness classes — where sleek activewear and matching sets have become as important as the sweat itself.

Sarah also dishes on her 10 favorite stylish activewear brands and taste-tests Syd’s go-to meal: Peruvian chicken (with Trish the Tabby very much in attendance).

Need outfit advice? Have a fitness fashion flop to confess? Call or text the Shoe Therapy Hotline at 917-336-2057 or tag #ShoeTherapy on Instagram or TikTok — and you just might be featured in an upcoming episode.

THIS DINNER

Pollo a la Brasa from El Gordo in Jersey City, NJ

THESE SHOES

New Balance 9060

THIS OUTFIT

Shop my look

VIREN workout set

THESE CHAPTERS

0:00 - INTRO

5:18 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES

12:26 - SYD MILLER HOUSEWORK INTERVIEW

36:13 - PERUVIAN CHICKEN

39:51 - STYLISH ACTIVEWEAR BRANDS

THIS PRODUCTION

is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.

is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.

is tech supervised by Nick.

includes photos and videos in chronological order by Sydney Miller, Sarah Wasilak, GIGI C, Free People, Aritzia, 437, Set Active, Vuori, Left On Friday, Year of Ours, Alo Yoga, and SPLITS59.

is made with love.

Dinner for Shoes is a fashion podcast for people who love food, hosted by editor Sarah Wasilak. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode. 

Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you’ve been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don’t hesitate to send a DM or an email.

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