Athleisure: Comfortable Style That Suits All Women

American women are fashion-savvy, and one of the latest, greatest fashion trends in America is living in comfortable gym clothes. Literally, from the gym to the office, people are sporting their gym-inspired clothing, and this style has been coined Athleisure wear. Get on board because sporty is the new chic!

What Is Athleisure?

Countless women have ditched their jeans for leggings and joggers. They’ve acquired a taste for a look goes from studio to street. This style clothing is “athleisure” wear. Athleisure style clothing is essentially gym clothes that can be worn outside of the gym. It’s seasonal, fashionable, and comfortable for women of all ages, and this style can work you.

Athleisure For Any Occasion

“I believe that this trend will stay, especially now that celebrities are endorsing the style. It’s super cute and stylish to wear anywhere. “

~Adriana Zamudio, PTA

You can build an outfit around a pair of tights these days. Stores like Athleta have a line of tights called Street Tights. The tights have extra embellishing such as zippers, faux-leather stripes or patches, and cutouts.

These fashionable additions to regular gym tights make them “fancy” and acceptable anywhere you are: home, gym, shopping, or work. You can dress them up or down for any occasion because of their versatility.

For example:

Switch out your casual athletic sneakers for a tall boot or even heels.  Switch out the running jacket for a leather bomber jacket and blouse and you are ready for the office or to go downtown for drinks.

Wear Athleisure Clothing At The Office???

Can you get away with wearing athleisure in a professional setting?

You bet!

“I pair tights with long sweaters and/or shirts with flats or boots and jewelry to dress it up.”

~ Mindee Huff, 49, and works in Human Resources

Personally, I am an educator and can’t wear tights, but I do wear Athleta’s Midtown Trousers to work. The drawstring tie and elastic waistband is the only thing that might lead people to believe that my pants are not slacks from any other department store. However, I wear my shirts untucked and no one sees the drawstring.

I’m secretly very comfortable and don’t look forward to jeans on Fridays.

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Athleisure – It Just Fits

I will be the first to admit that I HATE jeans. I have an athletic build.

My quads are big and my waist is small. I try on jeans that fit my waist, and I could split out of them like The Incredible Hulk by Flexing my quads. I try jeans on in larger sizes to accommodate my quads, and I could tote my lunch box in the waistband.  WTH?

Enter athleisure clothes….luxury, leisurely clothing that fits and WELL.

Whether it’s tights or joggers, super soft sweaters or racer-back tanks, companies are taking the time to get just the right cuts, fabrics, fit, and style to make athletic clothes feel good and lay against your body just right.

Everyone looks and feels incredible in athleisure. Here’s why it will work for you even if you’re not an athlete.

Four Reasons Athleisure Tights Work For Everyone

#1 - Hold In That Tummy

Do you remember your mom’s control top hose, the ones that cinched in her post baby tummy (your fault) and seamlessly flattened it? Clothing, actually spandex, technology is even better now. Today’s tights do all that and more. If you buy quality tights, the high-waist variety, they hold everything together without creating muffin-top. Miraculous!

Your side profile will thank you. The best part is that with athleisure tights you don’t have to wear a skirt over them, but you can if you want! Look for tights that are for body-sculpting. They are out there.

#2 - Smooth and Cover Cellulite

Are you conscious about cellulite on your backside? Have not fear, quality tights are here.

Today’s athleisure tights can smooth out dimples on your backside. The thick materials, flattering colors and patterns of the tights help you to feel confident even when the material is hugging you flat against your body.

Try Body Angel Activewear or Soybu to see if they can help you.

#3 - Accentuate Your Legs & Glutes

That’s not all that quality tights can do! Oh no! They can even hold your bootay firmly in place. Go ahead, give them the jump test.

When you try on tights, you need to get in front of a three-way mirror and jump up while watching your own backside. If things are jiggling and wiggling too much for your liking back there, try on a different pair.

Some of my personal faves are from Old Navy and Gap! They always pass my jump test.

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#4 - Full Coverage While Showing Off Your Curves

Do you have great legs that you love showing off?

Even in the winter, this is possible with great tights. You get full leg coverage, but people can still see how shapely your legs are. If you find flaw with your upper body, you can pair your tights with a loose fitting hoodie or blouse to camouflage that area and a super fly athleisure jacket.

Maybe you have the whole package, a fabulously fit physique.

You can still be completely covered, head to toe, and flaunt that haute bod. That’s the great thing about athleisure wear. It’s tight where you want it tight and loose where you need it to be…if you need it to be. No body parts are hanging out, and you still look like a knockout.

What more could a girl ask for?

Some Brands You May Want To Check Out

There are so many fashion designers jumping on board the athleisure train that the style is not difficult to find. What you need to find is your personal style that fits your budget. Here are some reputable brands that I have not previously mentioned in this article that are worth checking out. Peruse their websites or stores near you to find your favorite athleisure brand:

• Lululemon
• LuLaRoe
• Glyder Apparel
• Sweat Betty
• Tory Sport
• Nike
• UnderArmour
• Reebok – (The Crossfit Line ROCKS)
• Adidas
• Fabletics
• Calia by Carrie Underwood
• Outdoor Voices
• Vimmia

You can pick your price range and find great pieces. You could also mix and match.

I might pay more for a great pair of joggers or unique printed tights and get expensive designer shoes but select basic tops and sports bras, which no one sees, that pair well with everything and are mild in price to keep my budget on fleek just like my clothes.

Conclusion

Whether you are 20 or 90, there is athleisure style clothing that will be flattering for your figure. Not only will you look trendy, you will feel comfortable and held firmly together with this sporty style. Whether you are a gym rat or not, you will love the outfits!