Sports fashion for both gym & everyday wear
The best sportswear for both the gym and everyday life combines three things: a fit that moves with you, comfortable functional fabrics and a design that matches the rest of your wardrobe.
Here's how to style your sports clothes for everyday life, with inspiring looks for both him and her.
What is athleisure style?
Athleisure is a mix of athletic and leisure: sportswear designed to look good enough to wear all day. Think tights, sweatshirts, hoodies, sports bras and pants, styled with everyday pieces like tops, blazers, knits or skirts.
What makes sportswear work for everyday?
Today's sports fashion is made for the whole day and for different occasions: from a morning class in the studio to coffee with a friend, a few hours at the office or a long day of travel.
Turning your gym clothes into a great everyday look comes down to a few simple details:
Fit first. Choose pieces that follow the body without restricting it. High-waisted tights, tees with a clean shoulder line, sweatpants that taper at the ankle, or why not a modern oversized sweatpant.
Fabrics that feel good all day. Soft, breathable and quick-drying materials keep you comfortable both during your workout and in your day-to-day life.
Colours that combine. Build a base of black, grey and earth tones that go with everything, then add some statement colours.
Play with proportions. Pair fitted with relaxed: for example tight leggings with an oversized hoodie, or a slim cropped top with wide pants.
How to style women's workout clothes for everyday wear
Today's workout clothes are made for an active life and designed to make you look and feel attractive while you live it.
The key is a flexible wardrobe of pieces that move easily between your workout and the rest of your day.
Go all in with matching sets for an instantly styled look, or mix and match: gym leggings with an oversized sweatshirt, a sports bra under an open shirt, or a sports top tucked into jeans or a skirt.
What to wear for different occasions
Here are a few occasion examples of how you can mix your sports clothes with your everyday wardrobe:
Workout in the studio - Sports bra, tights and a light top – nothing more needed.
Coffee break at a café - Add an oversized hoodie and clean sneakers to your training set.
A day in town with friends - Swap the tights for jeans, keep the sporty tank top and add a jacket.
Work - A fitted long-sleeve top under a blazer, with tailored trousers or a skirt.
Travel day - Soft sweatpants, a tank and sweatshirt over it, think in layers you can take off and on.
Outdoors getaway - A training jacket over a long-sleeve, tights and sturdy sneakers.
Athleisure Style Inspiration
Flow - Soft, clean and made to move
Wrap tops, flare tights, yoga pants and soft sports bras with light support are just as right for the yoga class as for a slow evening on the sofa or a coffee in town.
Find more inspiration and stylish yoga and Pilates clothes here.
Essence – stylish in black
Wearing black is one of the easiest ways to look styled without trying. Start with leggings, a sports bra and one of our tank tops, then finish with sports socks and sneakers.
From there, build layer on layer – a cardigan, a sweatshirt, a hoodie or one of our jackets, and the outfit goes from training session to fun plans with friends.
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Everyday sports fashion for men
A strong everyday look starts with a few key pieces you can wear both at the gym and for other plans during your week.
A nice, well-fitted tee from our men's t-shirts works on its own with gym pants or shorts, or under an overshirt or jacket with jeans in the city.
Hoodies & sweatshirts are natural layering pieces. A relaxed sweatshirt over a training tee, paired with tapered sweatpants and crisp sneakers, is the go-to look for a weekend coffee, a travel day or the walk home from the gym. For colder days top of the style with a jacket and a cap or beanie.
FAQ: Sportswear for gym and everyday
Yes! Many workout clothes are designed to look just as good outside the gym, with comfort and style that last all day. Choose pieces with a clean design and a good fit, and combine them with everyday items like jeans, knits or a jacket.
Sportswear is made primarily for training and performance, with breathable materials and moisture wicking functionality for example. Athleisure is sportswear styled for everyday life with pieces that work in the gym but look good enough to wear outside it.
Pair leggings with a tank top and an oversized sweatshirt, hoodie or long knit and clean sneakers. Add a jacket or coat for colder days, and top of the look with a stylish hat or cap.
For more styling tips, check out our article on how to style your flare tights.
Basic colours like black, grey, beige and brown are easy to combine with each other and with your everyday wardrobe. You can also add statement colours, like red or green, to make the look stand out.
Start with a well-fitted t-shirt, a hoodie or sweatshirt and tapered sweatpants or training pants. Finish with clean sneakers, and add an overshirt or jacket for a stylish everyday look with a sporty feel.
They should follow the body without restricting movement. High-waisted tights, tees with a clean shoulder line and tapered or modern oversized sweatpants work both in the gym and outside it.