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Are You Our Next #AerieREAL Ambassador?

You’ve been asking and we have heard you — all of you! So you say you want to be an #AerieREAL Ambassador? Well, we believe you've got exactly what it takes and we want to hear from you! While there are fun perks like cozy Aerie pieces, cool activations, and being featured on our different platforms, the true reward is…
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New OFFLINE by Aerie Stores!

After opening our first-ever OFFLINE by Aerie store in CoolSprings Galleria, we’re opening more new OFFLINE by Aerie stories across the country this year! See if a store near you is on the list & come check out your new space. We hope to see you soon! At OFFLINE by Aerie stores, you’ll be met with a bright and airy layout,…
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Get to Know OFFLINE's Leggings & Fabrics

You should feel good in your activewear! The OFFLINE by Aerie® collection is here to keep you comfortable and supported however you chill, play and move. Whether you’re actually hitting the gym and sweating it out—or couchsurfing, our ~favorite~ sport—we’ve got your booty covered. We’ve made this amazing collection using 6 core fabrics: each designed…
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World Kindness Day with the Aerie Real Foundation & Delivering Good

This World Kindness Day, the Aerie Real Foundation and the AE Foundation are donating $200,000 to Delivering Good! Delivering Good provides people impacted by hardship with new clothing & other items through a national network of community partners. This year, Delivering Good will use the Aerie Real Foundation and the AE Foundation donation to help…
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How To: Care for Your OFFLINE Activewear

With the launch of our newest activewear collection, OFFLINE by Aerie, we wanted to give you a guide on how to care for your newest sports bras, leggings, and more! Read on below to see how to keep your fave OFFLINE pieces so fresh and SO clean. Turn inside out When you’re washing your sports bra, bike…
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Introducing the NEW! Mama by Aerie™ Collection

Calling all mamas who love to keep it comfy! You asked, we listened: the Mama by Aerie™ collection is here! Mama by Aerie™ is our first collection of tops and bras designed for new moms and moms-to-be. Our Aerie fam told us we needed it – and we agreed. So, after tons of research, wear…
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Find your fit with the #AerieREAL Bra Guide!

Introducing: 4 new Aerie intimates collections! We’ve had a lot of practice making REAL comfy happen. Now, bra & undie matches for your all-day, every-day needs are here. SMOOTHEZ®, Show Off, Superchill & Sunnie® by Aerie are here to make your comfiest bra ever happen. Finding a bra you love should be easy. Shop bra fits for…
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Introducing OFFLINE by Aerie

We spoke with Designer Morgan C. and Associate Merchant Martha L. about the launch of our newest activewear collection, OFFLINE by Aerie. Read on below to see what makes OFFLINE different than your traditional activewear brand and what you can expect from the collection. What inspired the team to create OFFLINE? What does the name “OFFLINE”…
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Chill. Play. Move.™

We've updated this collection! Learn more about our OFFLINE™ by Aerie pieces here. Some girls sweat and others keep it cool. That’s why we made a collection that works for every body. Forget the makeup. It’s all about you, girl. Namaste. Our collection features all-new sports bras and leggings made for every body and any…
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We are REAL: The Aerie Mission

No retouching. Accepting beauty without revision was only the first step. We knew there was more. You told us you wanted to see REAL bodies and faces—even as the lingerie industry kept pushing unrealistic ideas. In 2014, we listened and took that step forward. We are proud that we chose to push this new path…
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sc-Aerie DIY Halloween Costumes

Gather round for a terrifying tale: it’s Halloweekend and – eeek! where’s your costume? Guess it’s time to make a dash for the nearest seasonal shop and scramble to put something together. Of course, you can avoid this nightmare scenario altogether. Get inspired by our creative associates and their DIY costumes using Aerie & OFFLINE…
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Your Bra FAQs, Answered!

Finding a bra you love should be empowering. That’s why we’re here with the deets on how to do it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSD3nfNPL_0 Q: What size bra am I? A: Finding your perfect bra size is a little different for bras than it is for tees and tanks—that’s why there are two more specific measurements used to…
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How To: Care for Your Aerie Sweaters

During these chilly winter months, nothing is better than a cozy Aerie sweater! From fairisle to chenille—and everything oversized and in between—we want you to enjoy your sweater for ALAP (as long as possible). So, that's why we've put together this care guide. Read on below to see our top tips on caring for all…
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Recycle your bra & love your world

It’s never been more important to make the planet a better place. See how you can help this Earth Day and EVERY day! All year long, we’re proud to partner with Free The Girls on a bra donation and recycling program. Every bra (any brand or style) that you donate in an Aerie store will help create…
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Undie fabric 101: Your underwear guide

Put a little love in your undie drawer! Our 4 new intimates collections – Superchill, SMOOTHEZ by Aerie®, your #1 fave Sunnie® and Showoff – all include comfy undies that match back to your favorite bras & bralettes. Aerie undies are here to keep you feeling good in your fave fits, prints and tried-and-true fabrics.…
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Aerie X Making Space: From Passion to Action

Photo credit: Abigail Gorden We’ve partnered with Making Space and Making Space Media to spotlight Disabled entrepreneurs who are pursuing dreams, pushing boundaries and making a real difference in communities. Keep reading to learn about six Disabled business owners who have transformed passions into impactful ventures — including the founders of Making Space! About Making…
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How to Nail the Oversized Trend: Styling Tips for Wide-Leg, Slouchy and Cargo Pant Outfits

The Ultimate Guide for Baggy, Wide-Leg and Cargo Pant Outfits Fashion trends may come and go but some styles have a way of sticking around and evolving with the times. Baggy pants, wide-leg pants and cargo pants are three styles that have made the ultimate comeback. Whether you're embracing the laid-back vibes of the slouchy…
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How to: Using your Aerie BFF (Best Fit Finder)

Find your new feel-good bra with the BFF (Best Fit Finder): our Aerie-exclusive way to measure your bra size. Watch Iskra show you how to use it, or follow the steps below. All that matters? Finding the bra that feels best! https://youtu.be/kikJMJbeLp0 Before you start, make sure you’re in a lightly lined bra and a…
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To honor Special Olympics’ Global Week of Inclusion (7.19 to 7.24), we’re celebrating the amazing spirits of Special Olympics athletes. Meet Emma!

Get the look: OFFLINE™ by Aerie Real Me Ballet Back Sports Bra + OFFLINE™ by Aerie Real Me High Waisted Crossover Legging

We caught up with Emma to get the scoop on her favorite things about being an athlete.

Aerie: Which sport is your favorite?

Emma: Soccer.

Aerie: Why do you love competing in Special Olympics?

Emma: I like to meet new friends.

Aerie: What’s the best part of being an athlete?

Emma: I am grateful that I can be active.

Aerie: What advice do you have for other athletes?

Emma: Be proud, try with everything you have and good luck!

Emma is 24 years old and has participated in Special Olympics for 16 years, first as an athlete in her elementary school, and then joining the Allegheny County Bulldogs. She has competed in track and field, swimming, soccer, basketball and bowling. Emma has participated in the state summer games at Penn State University in the swimming events. She has also attended Pennsylvania’s multi-sports summer camp held in the Ligonier area for several years to hone her athletic skills. Emma has actively supported her county Special Olympics program, participating in the Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics and being a torch bearer at county tournaments.

Emma was a member of the Steel City All Stars, a competitive cheer group for individuals with special needs. She also competed in the adaptive horseback riding program through 4-H, having placed at the state level in Harrisburg, Pa. She participated in Buddy Up tennis program in Monroeville, a tennis program for individuals with Down syndrome. Emma also plays baseball for the Miracle League of Western Pennsylvania. Her latest venture is a participant in the My Ground Strokes Tennis program at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, Pa.

Emma enjoys evening campfires, making smores and telling camp stories. She was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year of high school. Emma was Westmoreland County YWCA Sportswoman of the Year in 2015. Emma participated in the Best Buddies program at Duquesne University and competed in the Miss Duquesne Pageant, where she was named Miss Congeniality.

See more from Emma and our Global Week of Inclusion celebration here.

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Are You Our Next #AerieREAL Ambassador?

New OFFLINE by Aerie Stores!

Get to Know OFFLINE's Leggings & Fabrics

World Kindness Day with the Aerie Real Foundation & Delivering Good

How To: Care for Your OFFLINE Activewear

Introducing the NEW! Mama by Aerie™ Collection

Find your fit with the #AerieREAL Bra Guide!

Introducing OFFLINE by Aerie

Chill. Play. Move.™

We are REAL: The Aerie Mission

sc-Aerie DIY Halloween Costumes

Your Bra FAQs, Answered!

How To: Care for Your Aerie Sweaters

Recycle your bra & love your world

Undie fabric 101: Your underwear guide

Aerie X Making Space: From Passion to Action

How to Nail the Oversized Trend: Styling Tips for Wide-Leg, Slouchy and Cargo Pant Outfits

How to: Using your Aerie BFF (Best Fit Finder)

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