Athleisure is fashion that motivates us! No longer are we relegated to the ill-fitting gym wear that we’re afraid to be seen in.
Athleisure roared back into headlines and mainstream consciousness with yoga pants a decade ago and it has only evolved from there.
What Makes Athleisure Work?
Athleisure is about sportswear beyond the gym and fashion within it. It’s that extra sense of style in your workout and the extra sense of comfort in your daily life.
When health and fitness became a cultural trend in the ‘70s and ‘80s, fashion of course was a key element of it. Sweat bands, sneakers, gym tanks, joggers, and more were popularized from health trends like Jazzercizing and Jogging and making that body work!
Athleisure allows greater freedom of movement, breathability, moisture wicking, and just works for your workout.
It’s no surprise people want gym clothes that feel good to workout in, but what was once more about utility in the gym has grown to include a greater sense of style beyond it.
The activewear market is still growing and with advances in clothing tech and the rise of the fashion influencer, it’s not going anywhere.
Athleisure Trends for 2021
Here are the trends I bet you’ll be seeing more of in 2021 inside and outside the gym!
Cut Out Details – Fierce asymmetrical designs that cut through the noise.
Forever 21 Active Cutout Sports Bra
Forever 21 Active Cutout Long Sleeve Top
Lingerie Inspired Looks – Add a little lace to your lifts.
Off-White Athleisure Cropped Top
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Mesh Athleisure Jacket
Forever 21 Active Cutout-Back Sports Bra
Flared Leggings – Some retro style for your workouts.
Off-White Athleisure Split Legging
Active Society Graphic Wide Leg Sweatpants
Off-White Athleisure Track Pant
Jumpsuits – All-in-one athleisure.
Off-White Active Performance Jumpsuit
SSENSE Black Stretch Jersey Active Jumpsuit
Biker Shorts – Perfectly shaped to show off what you’re working with.
H&M 2-pack Light Shaping Bikers
Forever 21 Active Cheetah Print Biker Shorts
Sweaty Betty Super Sculpt 8″ Sustainable Biker Shorts
Leatheresque Leggings – The perennial fashion favorite is bringing leggings to the runway.
Spanx Faux Patent Leather Leggings
Whitney Faux-leather High-waisted Pull-on Slim-leg Pant
Commando Faux Patent Leather Perfect Control Leggings
Matchy Matchy – Collect the whole set, then strut your stuff!
Adidas Originals 3-Stripes Leggings
