Workout wear has had a serious upgrade in recent years. The days of wearing faded leggings and your old university t-shirt to yoga have long gone, and in its place is a chic, well-fitted workout wardrobe that is frankly too beautiful to leave in the gym. Workout wear is just as fashionable as your usual weekend attire, you can easily sit down in the latest health food café and refuel on protein-packed smoothies and all the green juice you could shake a stick at, without worrying about having to undo your top button.
What is Athleisure?
This is how Wikipedia defines the term: “Athleisure is a sub-brand of sportswear worn as everyday attire that incorporates technical fabrics and comfortable designs for everyday use. Athleisure is clothing intended to be worn at the gym, during other sport-related activities, and for regular daily activities.” ‘When it comes to athleisure it is important to remember that most of the best gym wear and fashion pieces are also trend-led. Fashion has evolved from disco dresses and beige tailored shirts to focus more on mixing and matching different fabrics, prints, and colors. Trends continue to grow but one thing is for sure, athleisure is here to stay and will be the main outfit you have to wear from Thursday to Saturday.
Clothing for the gym is becoming more fashionable each year as more and more people make fitness their priority. Athletes and lifestyle-seekers are having a positive influence on fashion which is why athleisure is everywhere and in stores all over the world. It was always popular amongst athletes and fitness enthusiasts, but over the past couple of years, there’s been an influx of young professionals and even kids of all ages that have begun to follow this fashion trend. It’s not just about showing off a certain brand or a certain pair of sneakers. It’s about not being afraid to be themselves in whatever outfit they choose to wear. This is, in my opinion, the best trend in the fitness industry, and the best part is, people are doing it for everyone! It’s a way of expression.
How Athleisure Can Benefit You
At a time when wearing exercise clothes outside of the gym seemed a little odd, getting up an hour earlier to have a shower and put on your outfit before making it to the gym was unheard of, and the idea of covering your whole body in lycra seemed in your face ridiculous, the rise of the athleisure trend has made it so much easier to exercise without looking weird. By mixing and matching your best gym clothes with activewear you can create an outfit you feel comfortable and confident in. If you think about it, you are not just covering up your body in uncomfortable stretchy garments, you are also getting an amazing combination of two of the most sought-after gym trends: athleisure and activewear.
Athleisure clothing is only getting bigger. But with a myriad of clothing options available, it can be tricky figuring out what you should be wearing and what is worth investing in. With that in mind, here is the reason why you should be dressing for athleisure, and not for the gym. You’ll feel great It’s no secret that exercise can be a very strenuous experience and can wreak havoc on your body in the short term, which means it’s important to consider how you will feel once you have finished your workout. When it comes to athleisure clothing, it’s important to focus on comfort as much as looking sleek and fashionable.
What To Wear To The Gym
Your workout gear is now just as much of an accessory as your heels, peepers, and must-have bodysuits. It’s all about functional meets fashion and it’s one of those luxe upgrades that make you feel like you’re wearing a million pounds of good gear when in reality you’re probably only wearing a t-shirt and leggings. We’re all guilty of a sartorial shopping spree when we’re looking for some new gear to try but not all of us can afford to go around in Prada and Jimmy Choo platforms all day. There are a few major design collaborations that have completely revolutionized the way we look at gym wear.
Trends in Athleisure
Athleisure trends differ depending on the time of the year. Depending on the season, athleisure separates can be further broken into categories such as running, running tops, leggings, cropped tops, and top layers. In summer, athletic wear separates such as shorts and tees, and sweaters are worn as athleisure wear. In winters, athleisure shorts and tees are replaced by long athletic pants and long-sleeved tees and jackets to keep warm. If you are a fitness enthusiast, you can easily customize your athleisure wear with branded or unbranded tops and bottoms for a more stylish and comfortable look. Athleisure workout clothes are also available for yoga, Pilates, yoga tops and leggings, as well as yoga accessories.
Athleisure Fashion Is Here To Stay
It’s fair to say that the athleisure trend is here to stay, even the Duchess of Cambridge has taken to sporting a pair of leggings as a post-workout top and Cardi B rocks them when she’s about town. Clearly, the way to embrace your new healthier lifestyle is by looking as chic and stylish as you possibly can and these celebs certainly know their stuff. Here is my favorite reason why the current athleisure trends are the best thing ever. You’ll Feel Effortless. Venturing out of your comfort zone is a great way to try out new outfits, and let’s face it, leggings and tops that exposes too much of your stomach or backside? That’s all completely normal and should be embraced, but it’s something that’s usually something we have to do on the sly.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, fitness is no longer something you feel guilty about or you would ever want to do in your PJs. The best part of the modern workout wardrobe is the versatility and the casualness it allows. Workout clothing is now something that you can wear in your everyday life as well as the gym, without feeling like you’re not doing your best when you get dressed for the day. And the best bit is that you can easily fit it into your budget, which makes it totally worth investing in.