Gym to Gin in 10 Mins: Athleisure Looks That Do Both
The times when gym wear stayed in the confines of your local gym are long gone. In present times, athleisure wear is redefining the rules of style, establishing itself as the official uniform for women who want to look cool, all while working hard at spin class, or while sipping a dirty martini. Equal parts functional and fashionable, athleisure is the perfect mix of fitness apparel and street style, showing that you can transition from the squat rack to parties without skipping a beat. Welcome to the age of “Gym to Gin in 10 Minutes,” where your workout gets its due by being worn out in public, no longer tucked under an oversized hoodie, a trend that permeates brunch spots, grocery store aisles, and yes, even cocktail bars.
The Post-Sweat Slay: Why Athleisure is the New Casual
There’s an undeniable power that comes from the performance of women’s activewear that allows the wearer to transition from the treadmill to tapas in one outfit. No longer simply a “lazy day” outfit, women nowadays are finding their athletic apparel sleek and stylish, just as curated as their evening attire. Take your pick of polish this season as men’s and women’s performance wear continues to develop fabrics that sculpt the body and wick away sweat. You literally are dressed for action, and for the night out. Whether it be a timeless pair of black yoga pants with an oversized blazer, or a pair of neon sports leggings with a crop top and gold hoops, athleisure is trending and making gym goers style icons. This is a look celebrating movement that offers comfort, ease, modern femininity and best of all, no one is mad about it.
From Reps to Rosé: Styling Secrets That Work Overtime
“Let’s be honest, your workout gear does not have to look like you just ran a marathon. It’s possible to sport a matched fitness apparel set in monochrome tones and look model-off-duty in a trench coat and cool sneakers, and not body-at-the-gym. Want to take the daytime look a notch or two up? Swap your gym tote for a cute micro handbag, layer on some tinted lip balm, and voila you have a look that is ready to hit the bar. And the cherry on top is that you are not simply dressing for the ‘gram; you are dressed for you. You will be as comfortable as ever and still look like someone who may have had their picture taken for a street style photo call. “ says Ipshita Das, Founder of DizzyDuck
Squat Goals to Social Goals: The New Power Uniform
In this chaotic world of null time and insane calendars, workout wear that can function as a double duty outfit is a fashion win. Forget the old rule that said you needed up to 30 minutes to transition from workout to dinner, with the right gym wear (hi-rise sports leggings, breathable tank tops, workout jackets with structure), you could go from sweating it up at pilates to meeting friends for post-work drinks. And if anything, the trend will only continue, as more brands are coming to the new intersection of functional and fashion. As the category of activewear for women continues to explode with new and even better benchmarks, there will be more and options and more and more occasion-appropriate activewear whether you’re off to the gym or hitting yoga class or off to lunch or going out for drinks with friends. Trust me, your outfit is doing the most just like you.
Sweat in style, sip in style
The next time you question whether your athletic apparel is “too sporty” for wine night, remember: performance wear was designed not just for sport, but for being unstoppable. Athleisure isn’t about keeping up with trends; it’s a lifestyle. Wear your yoga pants to the bar. Wear your running clothes to a gallery. Wear your gym-wear out on a date. After all, with versatility that can travel so easily from one experience to another, why would you bother to change? Because seriously, who has that time, when life is calling? Gym to gin—in ten minutes or less. Cheers!