How to wear the athletic trend: 9 Style Panel for taking gym class to the streets

by FASHION Staff March 4, 2014

Some of the most on-trend styles can often be some of the most uncomfortable. We have spent many a night staggering home on sore feet from sky scraping heels or sitting in uncomfortably restricting body-con dresses. All in the name of fashion, right? So imagine our glee when the athletic trend, one synonymous with comfy yet fashionable kicks and sporty gear, was bigger than ever on the Spring 2014 runways—viva la trend sneaker!

Despite being one of the most comfortable and freeing trends, the athletic trend has some restrictions. With such a relaxed silhouette and casual aesthetic, you have to be sure to keep things boardroom appropriate and far away from the locker room: sweaty old gym leggings need not apply. Clean lines and a sleek minimalist silhouette as well as luxurious fabrics—think Marni’s bejewelled visors or Marc Jacobs’ silk gym shorts—make sporty cues translatable to all facets of life. Beyond the iconic raglan tee or sneakers, sporty riffs also exist in fabric being appropriated into typically girly or formal silhouettes. Just take a look at Tommy Hilfiger’s neoprene fit-and-flare dresses or Tom Ford’s billowing mesh tanks, both perfect for a night out on the town.

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While things often look phenomenal on the runway, it’s a whole other matter when trying to apply the runway trends to our own lives. We turned to our trusty Style Panel to get their tips on how to wear the athletic trend in a way that’s fresh and stylish, so we don’t look like we just stepped out of the gym or too contrived. Jill Lanksy from The August Diaries and Kira Piran from Northern Style Exposure both show how to mix seemingly contrasting pieces into a cohesive yet utterly trendy way. Short Presents’ blogger, Kayla Short, toughens up a vintage gym tank but steers clear of costume territory thanks to some modern pieces. All of our style panellists look fresh and youthful, each of them looking totally relaxed and laid back. We think this casual approach to dressing just might be our favourite spring trend yet!

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