ATHLEISURE: WHERE FASHION MEETS FUNCTIONALITY
Ladies – ever fancied yourself clubbing in a sports bra paired with high-waisted leggings?
Fashion in sports is a topic that’s been making waves for a while now. Active wear as a fashion phenomenon has progressed by leaps and bounds over the last few seasons. And we’re seeing more fun and fashionable takes on sport wear every day. This rapidly-evolving new trend – Athleisure – is here to stay; owing to today’s young people being more health and wellness-minded, but not at the expense of a fashion faux-pas.
Last year, the Merriam-Webster dictionary added athleisure to their 2016 edition, defining it as casual clothing meant to be worn both for exercising and for general use.
What does all this entail? Well, you no longer have to struggle with ill-fitting jeans, slinky outfits that don’t breathe, or badly designed crop tops. Simply put, athleisure allows you to feel fresh and comfortable post workout, with the added bonus of looking fashionable. Master this trend and you’ll be Instagramming #ootd non-stop.
Here’s breaking down the latest trends for you!
Sports bras vs crop tops
You read that right: sports bras can make fashion statements too. Paired with high-waisted leggings, this combination was a big deal last year. Turns out this popular trend is here to stay, with higher necklines and longer sleeves.
Knicks, bike shorts, and spats
Cycling shorts are definitely not something we’d have thought to pair with lace tops or little vests and fancy heels. But last year, since this quasi-questionable trend resurfaced, designers and models alike have been following suit too.
Joggers vs jeans
Now designed with a little bit of leg exposed, and paired with high heels and chic tops, track pants are becoming popular post-workout.
Leggings, leggings, leggings.
For a while now, we’ve been hearing about how great leggings are. They’ve replaced traditional denims for most of us ,and athleisure has jumped on the bandwagon too. Color-blocks are all the rage these days; pair them with sports bras (two birds, one trend) or opt to go old school with crop tops.
Tech-infused athleisure
Apparel brands are now able to produce breathable athleisure, allowing you that smooth transition from gym to coffee date sans the shower stopover. What’s more, incorporating properties like wrinkle and odor resistance into tech-infused fibers will only keep the trend evolving.
With the increasing interest in health and fitness around the world, the desire for fashionable-functional clothing is soaring! As a result of this combination, many new complementary workouts trends are emerging too.
You can count on us to keep you up-to-date with the latest on athleisure, and of course snag yourself a sports bra or pair of leggings to stay on top of this trend!
Ladies – ever fancied yourself clubbing in a sports bra paired with high-waisted leggings? Fashion in sports is a topic that’s been making waves for a while now. Active wear as a
