We’re sure you’ve noticed all the sweatpants and biker shorts paired with long sleeve shirts and sweatshirts that a variety of celebrities have been wearing. This style of clothing you see in and out of the gym is called Athleisure. It’s been a trend in the making for quite some time now and we’re glad to see it getting all the hype it deserves. Are you still not sure about athleisure? That must be because you don’t know enough about it and we’re here to tell you everything you need to know!
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At first, the people of fashion weren’t sure what to call this trend. They were noticing a trend in athletic wear that wasn’t meant for athletics. So, athleisure was born. It is a clothing trend that is now worth a whopping $44 billion in the US and has come a long way. The best way to describe it is sleek, slim-fit, and lightweight. What once wasn’t meant to be worn in the gym is now a multi-functional piece of clothing that everyone is loving. Yoga pants in the office, biker shorts at a social event, and joggers with a long sleeve sweatshirt just because it’s Friday. It’s the definition of fashion meets sportswear. These clothing styles are meant to provide comfort and style in the gym, but not limited to. It’s the perfect combination and the best way to explain it is “comfort meets style, fashion meets functionality.”
Why Choose Athleisure?
There are a lot of reasons to choose athleisure. First and most importantly, it’s comfortable. Who doesn’t want to dress for comfort? Women wear yoga pants for the functionality, but also because they’re comfortable and flattering. Same for men who wear joggers. Secondly, the best part about this comfortable style trend becoming so popular is that it looks good! It’s a style trend meant to turn heads. Believe it or not, but you can easily dress up biker shorts with a crop top and denim jacket or men’s sweatpants with a fitted long sleeve shirt. Lastly, you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg on these styles just to fit in the trend or try it out. Most pieces go for around $20 a piece. That’s way more affordable than your average name brand undershirt. This style allows your gym outfit to be multi-functional and we’re not complaining.
How to Wear Athleisure?
Yes, there is a correct way to wear athleisure so you’re not stepping out of the house looking like a hot mess. You don’t want to be mistaken for “sloppy.” It’s all about balance. There are so many ways to wear athleisure! It’s a multifunctioning style. Typical athleisure pieces include joggers, sweatshirts, yoga pants, biker shorts, fitted shirts and tanks, running shorts, and so much more. Imagine styling your favorite crop top with yoga pants… You can’t beat that! It’s all about balancing your athleisure outfit for comfort and functionality regardless of if you are going to the gym or meeting friends for brunch.