I'm in the middle of a spring closet cleanout, so picture me writing to you at my desk with clothes everywhere and boxes piled high surrounding me. I take the side project seriously. After going through the obvious sections, such as winter coats and sweaters, the final step in my cleanout happens to be my activewear collection. Since it's seasonless, it often gets overlooked as an area of the wardrobe that needs an update. However, especially because many of us are still spending more time at home, it deserves attention.
Gone are the days of bright neons and wild fringe. The athleisure pieces that I am swapping in may be "trends," but I only spotlighted items that you'll want to wear for years to come. The "anti-trend" movement has made its way over to athleisure, and I'm here for it. Discover the six trends I insist you exercise and lounge in below.
Swapping out: Highlighter Color Palette
Swapping in: Retro
The retro aesthetic has become more than just an athleisure trend. It's made its way into our everyday wardrobe. In Princess Diana fashion, casual elegance can be so sophisticated. I'll be getting the look with fun sneakers, logo sweatshirts, and effortless shorts.
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My obsession with these sneakers continues.
Princess Diana would approve.
Gym class vibes.
The sneaker collection is growing.
Swapping out: Old Tees
Swapping in: '90s Ribbed Tanks
While I love working out in a long-forgotten comfort T-shirt, the white ribbed tank top is taking over. The basic graced the runways of strong designers such as Loewe, Chloé, and Bottega Veneta, so you bet you'll be seeing me wearing it at the gym.
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Trust me—it's worth the designer splurge.
A classic.
I love a mauve moment.
This would look even better knotted off to the side.
Swapping out: Standard Leggings
Swapping in: Cargo Joggers
While running to the grocery store once called for the favorite pair of leggings, things have changed. This year, cargo pants are having their moment, and they come in jogger form. Swap them in to give rich-mom energy.
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Sporty spice.
I knew cargo pants had really won me over after I saw this pair for the first time.
Orange is the color of the year.
You can't go wrong with this.
Swapping out: Graphic Prints
Swapping in: Tennis-Core
Tennis apparel holds a sweet spot for me. My mom bribed me to join the tennis team in high school with promises of Lululemon miniskirts, and that certainly got my interest. It's fun to be wearing this trend all over again as an adult.
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This is amazing for tennis, but it also makes for such a good WFH staple.
Wrap this sweater over your shoulders, and you'll look extra preppy.
The preppiness level is elite.
Play ball.
Swapping out: Camo
Swapping in: Onesies
Those early a.m. classes are much easier to get to when this piece is in your closet. Getting ready takes only seconds when you have a workout onesie. And if Chrissy Teigen approves, then so do I.
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How good is this?
So easy.
Love a Nike fashion moment.
This is such a classic.
Swapping out: Distressing
Swapping in: Ruching
It's fascinating to me the difference that ruching can make in a simple sports bra– and-legging set. It adds texture and excitement to your look without being too flashy. I predict this trend will be here to stay.
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This cream color is everything.
I can just tell this is comfortable.
We love a good tee.
For the fashion girls.
Swapping out: Joggers
Swapping in: V Leggings
Nothing will make your activewear collection feel more updated than buying into the "V-legging" trend. It went viral on TikTok for how much it flatters your waistline, so you're going to have to give it a try.
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The OG pair that showed up on my TikTok feed.
The color blocking really does it for me.
Into this color scheme.
Here for this.
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