7 Vogue-Approved Ways to Style Your Activewear

Is activewear just for the gym? Hit the streets in any city and you’ll immediately get your answer: a resounding, no. Whenever we’re out we see girls shopping in yoga clothes, finishing their runs at a bakery or the farmers’ market, and mixing sweats into their day-to-day looks. Whether or not these fitness-meets-fashion forays land is another question altogether. There’s a certain art to elevating your activewear. We think it’s all in the mix.

Vogue’s Favorite Sporty Fashions:

Activewear items, like sneakers, windbreakers, and leggings have become a major part of today’s fashion ecosystem. Collaborations from the likes of Loewe x On Running and Wales Bonner x Adidas frequently send shoppers into a frenzy, while technical sport pieces from Lululemon and Salomon keep flying off the shelves. We’re investing our time and money into activewear—why should we save it for the gym? If you’re not sure how to wear it, that’s where Vogue comes in, of course. Not only does mixing in an item of activewear add comfort to your ensemble, it also contributes to a cool air of nonchalance. Taking cues from our favorite stylish celebs, while folding in references from the latest runways, we’ll show you how in our fashion-girl fitness styling guide. Read on!

The Windbreaker

For your next evening out trying adding a windbreaker instead of your typical overcoat. It will add an unexpected element of cool (and warmth!).

Nike

Storm-FIT Swift running jacket

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The Legging

Whether you’re running to yoga class, or just pretending to, you can upgrade your leggings with a chic knit sweater, ballet flats and a slouchy tote.

Toteme

bouclé turtleneck sweater

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Beyond Yoga

Spacedye Caught In The Midi leggings

The Sweatpant

Sweats don’t have to look sloppy. In fact, they look especially cute with a cropped button-up, penny loafers, and scrunchy socks.

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The Sneaker

Take your sneakers off of the track by pairing them with baggy jeans and a shearling bomber for a cool, off-duty look.

Cos

24/7 long-sleeved T-shirt

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APL Athletic Propulsion Labs

TechLoom Zipline sneakers

The Hoodie

A satin skirt adds a cheeky element to a hoodie and sneakers.

Gap

VintageSoft full-zip wedge hoodie

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The Sporty Zip-Up

A zipped sportswear jacket can add a bit of dimension to your typical fashion look. As a bonus, the form-fitting shape will make for a nice silhouette.

Mansur Gavriel

square toe ballerina flats

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Nike

Swift Dri-Fit running top

The Track Pant

Lean into the boyish ease of track pants by pairing them with an oversized button-up and chunky loafers.

Adidas

Adicolor Classic Firebird track pants

G.H.Bass

Weejuns mary jane loafers

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