I have always been a dress girl. A pretty dress and preferably a gorgeous pair of Mary Janes is my constant outfit with lots of variations on pattern on colour. But there is someone new in my life that is making my change some of my choices.
This fella!
Simba loves to go out for a walk and is never happier when he is bounding around in grass. I love to see him run across the field or dart through the trees chasing after birds that he sees in the trees. Unfortunately, my current wardrobe is not really suitable and the only suitable shoes I have are heavy snow boots.
This is why I am turning to the current trend of Athleisure.
This fella!
Simba loves to go out for a walk and is never happier when he is bounding around in grass. I love to see him run across the field or dart through the trees chasing after birds that he sees in the trees. Unfortunately, my current wardrobe is not really suitable and the only suitable shoes I have are heavy snow boots.
This is why I am turning to the current trend of Athleisure.
It’s never been acceptable to just
crawl out of bed, throw on our trackies and stroll into work. I can't even do that when I am mooching around on the weekend. While
the basics of this look are comfort classics, you’ll need to style
it right to create a perfectly polished look. Here, are some of the
basics of Athleisure to take your look from slob to sass.
Must-haves:
To really nail the sports-luxe look,
you’ll require some of the following must-have items. Make sure
you’ve got:
- Trainers are key — forget heels, throw them to the back of your wardrobe, they won’t be needed. This trend all about a great pair of trainers. Ash trainers are the perfect choice, with a selection of sports-inspired styles to help you effortlessly conquer this look.
- A bomber jacket — HUGE in 2016 and set to be even bigger this year, the loose-fitting, bulky shape of a bomber is a must for creating this look. For a feminine look, choose fresh pastel shades.
- Leggings or joggers — we’re not talking your old gym wear here — invest in a pair of branded leggings or jogging bottoms that are tapered and cuffed for a close fit.
That’s not to say they all need to be
worn together. You can play around with them to create the perfect
sports-luxe outfit – or work them into other outfits — for
example, why not wear your trainers with a flirty, feminine day
dress? The juxtaposition will cement your status as the ultimate
fashionista!
Whilst this look is versatile, keep these golden rules in mind:
- Accessorise, accessorise, accessorise! — sportswear is generally quite plain, so make your outfit pop with jewellery — think 90s throwback gold hoops and choker and delicate gold necklaces.
- Wear a coat — one of the easiest ways to take your look from gym to street is to wear a coat. Whether it’s a loose-fitting, vintage-inspired denim or bomber jacket or a longer, open duster coat, they’ll add to your look on cooler days.
- Cover your bum — if the thought of wearing leggings fills you with dread, tie a checked or denim shirt around your waist. Acting as a super-cool, bottom-covering skirt, it will tie-in with your look without cramping your style.
- Keep your workout clothes separate — if you are going to the gym, keep your workout wear separate to your athleisure wear so not to cross-contaminate fashion with fitness.
*In collaboration with Daniel Footwear
