Women’s fashion has evolved to housewife dresses, power suits, streetwear and now to athleisure wear. It is everywhere to the point where famous gym wear brands are deciding to take the opportunity of it and rebrand themselves beyond the gym functionality. We have seen athleisurewear gain popularity from house names such as Gucci and Balenciaga down the funnel to Primark, creating mass amounts of loungewear and athleisure options.
We assume that athleisure has become such a focal point for women’s fashion at the moment because it’s comfortable while flattering at the same time. Plus, it is just so easy to put on a matching set every day and gives off this appearance that you have your life together, it requires no makeup, or hair tied and you will look 100 times better in those states compared to any other outfit so it makes complete sense that now busy modern day women just want to be comfortable and cinched at the same time.
So when it comes to having it, you can style different parts of it with other items to make it look more appropriate for certain occasions, like brunch or a night out with the girls. We’ve put together some of the most iconic and fashion-forward ways for you to style and elevate your gym wear.
Simple Ways To Elevate Your Athleisure
Leggings and Leather
If you want to make errands, brunch or just a night out outfit (with the right shoes) look sleek and classic, then simply add a leather jacket, better in a trench or bomber form for the best look We’ve seen countless celebrities take advantage of athleisure wear and pair it with a classic leather jacket, some sunnies and trainers. But if you wanted to take this to the next level, you could add some leggings with strappy heels, a cute top and a leather jacket for a bunch of drinking outfits with the twirls.
Joggers and Blazers
I’ve seen this look a million and one times but it does just do it for the Sunday brunch girls. If you want a stylish, well-put-together outfit that also looks like you’ve put effort into it, an oversized blazer has the power to completely transform the outfit and take it to the next level. This opens up the opportunity to add a bunch of other accessories, such as a pair of sunglasses, a hat and a clutch, because why not? I personally love the contrast between functionality and tradition, but if you want to play on these contrasts a little more, why not add a shirt or a turtleneck?
Track Top and Skirt
In the past couple of years, we’ve seen women pick up some traditionally fashionable pieces from the menswear section and, you guessed it, it’s been track tops. They are not only extremely flattering and perfect for that spring ‘in-between’ weather, but they go so well with a girly skirt, whether that be a midi, mini or maxi the girls have been experimenting with these jackets and there isn’t much that doesn’t look good with them.
Another play on masculine and feminine pieces that blur the lines between fashion and function so it’s definitely an option for everyday looks, especially now that we are in the season for it.
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Hoodie and Anything
What I adore about hoodies is that they generally look good with everything and have for a very long time, been used beyond their functionality. You could take advantage of the layering power that hoodies bring to the table so for example, you could layer it over a dress or a t-shirt that’s hanging out the bottom and have fun with it by adding some heeled boots and so forth.
Hoodies are the easiest athleisure pieces to style so if you are still finding your feet with how to add style to your look books, then begin with this piece and build your styling confidence and then before you know it, you’ll be a natural.
Accessories To Consider
Athletic apparel isn’t all about the clothes; it’s also about the accessories, from caps and bags to trainers. There are so many brands out there that we’ve seen famously time after time be picked for what they represent as a fashion accessory rather than a functional choice, such as more recently Salomons, which is now a piece to show others you are stylish and in trend. So if you are more into the trainer side of things, have a look at what celebrities are wearing. For example, Zendaya has been recently spotted styling a lot of athleisurewear and has been extremely influential in the past couple of years so it comes as no surprise that those pieces are becoming popular with young women.
Final Thoughts
Overall, women’s gymwear has made its mark in trendy day-to-day outfits but it’s been a blessing for women as they are easy to style and extremely comfortable. If you are unsure how to style, have a look at role models around you, such as the iconic Bella Hadid, and go from there. We hope you found some style inspiration today and made the most of your athleisurewear.
