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The athleisure trend is dominating the blogs, the gyms and all your favourite brunch spots! While local hometown hero Lululemon has always had Vancouver girls clothed in yoga pants even while off the mat, in the past year we’ve seen a number of new additions to the athleisure look – this summer it’s sleeker and more put together than ever, while still looking effortless and feeling as comfortable as your pajamas.
With such a large interest in athleisure, suddenly every store seems to be catering to the trend. So where do you start? Here we’ve outlined five essential pieces for your athleisure wardrobe – mat and towel optional!
A Baseball Hat
Wilfred Free Emesa Hat, $35 CAD, Aritzia – Forget tattered, stained dad hats – a clean, classic baseball hat is an essential staple in the athleisure wardrobe. Try a leather-look hat for an added bit of luxe.
Grey Leggings
High Times Pant, $98 CAD, lululemon athletica– I know, I know, nothing will ever replace black. But there is something so quintessentially athleisure about grey leggings. Maybe because grey is such a difficult color to workout in. Wanna double down on your look? Score extra fashion points for going monochromatic.
Bomber Jacket
Members Only Satin Bomber Jacket, $129 CAD, Urban Outfitters – A bomber jacket really differentiates street style from gym style. Throw it over a basic tee and a pair of leggings to instantly elevate your look.
Joggers
Talula Los Feliz Pant, $60 CAD, Aritzia – Joggers are the new jeans when it comes to athleisure. They’re comfortable, fashionable and they go with everything. To avoid looking like you’re rocking your threads from the gym, try a fabric like twill rather than cotton.
Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Roshe One Print Sneakers, $105 CAD, Hudson’s Bay – While this trend is nothing new, it gets a little more interesting when paired with skater dresses, jersey skirts and other unexpected feminine pieces. While you can’t go wrong with black, white or grey, louder colors tend to look a little more reminiscent of classic workout wear.
Do you have any tips for rocking the athleisure look? Leave your must have items in the comments!
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