Athleisure is a combination of the words “Athletic” and “Leisure”. It is clothing, created to be worn for daily use as well as for exercising. Here are some examples of athleisure pieces – sneakers, hoodies, sports bras, yoga pants, shorts, gym tanks, t-shirts and so on. It is a mixture of streetwear and sportswear. And it can be very stylish and comfy, actually.
To build an athleisure outfit, check these guidelines. Let’s start from the bottom and build it up to the top.
- Shoes
Shoes play a primary role in building our overall athleisure appearance. A well-chosen pair of kicks can be a very good investment. You can make a bold statement about who you really are with them and at the same time look stylish and comfortable. There is a wide range of options from which you can choose. Feel free to experiment with a variety of textures and colors. Remember that sneakers can be worn with just about anything.
- Sweatpants
Here is another component of the athleisure outfit, you need to consider buying if you don’t own a pair. Get tapered or slim-fit joggers to ensure you don’t look too baggy. Find something that fits you comfortably around your lower leg. Experiment with different brands and find what suits you best. You probably don’t want to look like Aladdin, so choose wisely the streetwear sweatpants that work for you.
- Sweatshirts, t-shirts, jackets…
This is the last piece of the complete athleisure outfit we are trying to build. The idea behind Athleisure is to underline the body with fitted silhouettes. This can happen by mixing slim-cut sweatshirts, shirts, and pullovers made from breathable and light fabrics. This clothing is made from high-tech synthetics to keep you cool and move away sweat.
You can add different layers to build complexity. For example, you can pair a fitted sweatshirt with a stylish track jacket. For more fashionable look you can exchange the track jacket for a leather one. Athleisure allows you to mix different styles, as long as the individual pieces have something in common and don’t shout for too much attention.
Conclusion
In the end, it is all about balance and creativity. We can’t expect everyone to wear sweatpants to a business meeting. But the popularity of Athleisure is rapidly growing and many fashion brands bet on it hard.
There are so many different parts you can pair together – joggers, basic tees, shirts, slim-fitting cotton sweatshirts, Fly knit runners, cardigans, hoodies, bomber jackets and so on. Athleisure has no formula for the perfect look. It is more sport than science. If you feel comfy, stylish and can express yourself through the clothing, you are on the right track. Just remember to not look like you’ve just rolled out the bed or off the couch. Find some statement fashionable pieces to incorporate with your existing wardrobe. This way you will create your own style and specific signature. In short, practice presenting the very best of you even with the clothes you wear.