It might be a cliché, but the start of a new year is inevitably the time that we start looking forward to getting outside and moving our bodies again. The days are brighter, the weather is warmer, and there's no better motivation to get up and get out than new workout clothes that look and feel good. After party season we had a lot of fun getting dressed up for nights out, but there's a lot to be said about forgoing heels for comfortable leggings and trainers as part of your weekend or workout uniform.
Comfort doesn't mean compromising on style, and with more activewear, loungewear and casual jersey options on the market than ever, we're ready to start 2025 as we mean to go on—well dressed and feeling our best. As with any ready-to-wear, trend cycles apply to activewear too, remember 2022's bicycle shorts and 2023's unitards? Well, if you're curious to know what will be 2024's breakout style, you've come to the right place, we've done the research to find out which trends will be next to hit the gymfloor.
Seasonal trends can often have a steer on the colours, styles and prints we'll see in the following months, but this year is all about pieces you can wear for years to come too. From a runway inspired colour palette to barre basics, these are the activewear styles worth wearing to the gym and beyond. So, whether you're debating between running and rowing, pilates and reclining poolside, we've rounded up the six biggest activewear trends that are shoppable right now.
1. HIT THE SLOPES
Style Notes: No matter how cold it is outside, apres-ski inspired activewear will keep you warm enough to tackle any outdoor activity. You don't need to fly to the Alps to channel the look, just keep an eye out for long sleeves, mesh panels, gilets and shearling details for early starts and cold nights, it's all the motivation you'll need to get started.
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This is how to layer in style.
A base layer that doubles up as a jacket when you need it.
I'd happily wear this snuggled up on the sofa.
A lightweight gilet to throw on over anything.
Something a little more substantial for long winter walks.
The ultimate in fleecy comfort.
These also come in red, but more on that later.
2. BALLETCORE
Style Notes: What do you get when you combine Ferragamo S/S '25, blush pink, and the rise in popularity of barre classes? A ballet-renaissance of course, and from wrap cardigans to pleated skirts, dance studio designs are bridging the gap between active and loungewear, resulting in pieces you can wear during the rest of the week too.
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Yes, you read that correctly! This really is part of Abercrombie's active range.
The strap detailing is so pretty.
Controversial, but undeniably cosy.
There's no reason your underwear can't be as pretty too.
Just so cute.
I love this rich shade of garnet.
A great find in the Net-A-Porter sale.
3. UNEXPECTED RED
Style Notes: 2023's biggest colour trend has finally made its way over to activewear, and spicy, hot reds might just be the energetic boost we didn't know we needed to get our pulses racing. Just about everywhere you look, the market is awash with head-to-toe red and matching accessories, a sure sign that bold brights might be slowing down on the runway, but they're just getting started on the streets.
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Available in sizes XXS to XXXL.
This strong set looks so good together.
Perfect for cool-downs.
The flare is a fun update on ankle grazing leggings.
My favourite piece in the Nike X Jacquemus collab.
There's a good reason these are selling so fast.
An easy basic that's anything but... basic.
Such a chic shade of toasted chilli.
4. MINI DRESSES
Style Notes: It might not seem like an obvious choice, but whether you wear them for low impact workouts, racquet sports, or just pull them on over your crop top and shorts post-exercise, jersey mini dresses are the multi-functional wonder that allows for maximum movement. Expect to see much more of these in spring and summer whether the warmer weather (finally) means scaling back on layers.
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Sumptuous cashmere for your downtime.
Adanola always get contemporary design right.
The ruching detail is just *perfection*.
Honestly? I'd happily wear this on a night out.
Just imagine this with a tennis bracelet and matching white trainers.
Wimbledon-ready.
This comes in five fun colours.
5. FIFTY SHADES OF BROWN
Style Notes: Another colour trend too important to overlook is winter's luxe approach to chocolate brown. Scroll through the new-in sections of just about any activewear site right now and you'll see different shades of mocha, greige, putty and camel, but our favourite shades of brown are the deeper hues that are a fresh new alternative to black. For best results, wear layers of the same colour, broken up with white trainers and black accessories, its an effortless outfit that always manages to look expensive.
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ON aren't just experts in exceptional trainers.
Stretch, warmth, and comfort. What more could you ask for?
I'm convinced this would look just as good with jeans.
Support and gentle sculpting.
I'd throw these on with an oversized cable knit.
It's time to upgrade your gym bag with something a little fresher.
Shapewear that feels like a second skin.
6. POSH PUFFERS
Style Notes: And now something for the cool down, a post-workout layer that you can wear to just about anything—puffer coats are having a moment right now, but particularly the ones that come in sculptural shapes and chic colours. If it's cropped, belted, high neck or patent, consider your coat a "posh" puffer, and it deserves to be seen outside of part of your kit alone.
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Bravo, Varley.
It's impossible to be cold in Cordova's snow-ready separates.
The perfect coat to tick off two trends at once.
I love the look and colour of this whole kit from the Fabletics X Khloe Kardashian collab.
I'd expect nothing less than performance perfection from Sportmax.
How does Stella McCartney make a casual jacket look so good?
This should be considered a winter wardrobe staple.
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