If Athleisure Wear Is Your Go-To Style, Here’s How You Can Elevate Your Wardrobe While Still Staying Comfortable
Who doesn’t love hanging around in some comfortable athleisure wear? I know, I know, clothes like yoga pants and leggings, sports bras, good quality sweatshirts, and workout tanks are intended for great workout sessions, classes, and trips to the gym.
But I can’t lie; I love wearing them casually without ever actually getting a workout done. I know I’m not alone in this.
After all, these are the kind of clothes that are meant for moving around. Therefore, they’re often super comfortable. While yes, they’re designed to help make your workouts more efficient and comfortable, athletic clothes can be worn as part of your daily style.
If you want to make your favorite workout sets a little more fashionable for everyday wear, here are some ways to elevate your athleisure.
Wear a blazer over your favorite sweats
Want to make your sweats a part of a cool streetwear look? Try putting a blazer on over them! Combining formal and casual clothes is something many people are having fun experimenting with these days.
Pair a blazer with some of your nicer sweatpants that could almost be mistaken for trousers, and you’ve got a sophisticated look that’s super comfy at the same time.
Pair your go-to hoodie with a skirt
Naturally, when we’re wearing a hoodie, we tend to reach for our favorite pair of leggings or jeans to finish building our outfit. But if you want to switch things up and bring your hoodie to the next level, pair it with a skirt!
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I know it sounds odd, but if you choose your corresponding hoodie and skirt wisely, you can create a very cool look.
Combine leggings with leather
I think the one piece of athleisure I couldn’t live without is workout leggings. When I don’t know what to wear in a pinch, or I need to throw on something in a hurry, I reach for the workout leggings.
If you want to start wearing your leggings more but are tired of pairing them with the same teeshirt or sweatshirt, go for a leather jacket!
A leather jacket takes a plain pair of black workout leggings or yoga pants to the next level, adding a certain polish to your outfit that looks anything but lazy.
Wear heels with your windbreaker
Windbreakers and rain jackets may not sound very cool, but they can be. Plus, who doesn’t want to wear a rain jacket if it looks like it might drizzle outside?
If you want to make your raincoat or parka more chic, wear it with trousers or a skirt and finish off your look with a classic pair of heels or heeled boots.
Now, you’re equipped with a guide to making your athleisure a part of your more stylish looks. Next time you want to combine style with comfort, you’ll be set!
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