From the couch straight to the bar or office: Meet athleisure style

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Anything that resembled sweatpants was hell for the eyes. Fortunately, the year 2015 came and with it a new style called “athleisure”, the main element of which is precisely a sporty and, above all, comfortable piece of clothing. However, finding the perfect balance between comfort and style can sometimes be quite a challenge.

How it all began

The term itself originated from the combination of two English words “athletic” and “leisure”. So it means a combination of sports fashion and its use outside of sports activities, such as the office, cinema or bar. We are talking about clothes made of breathable, elastic and tracksuit materials. However, if you want to take them out to places other than for exercise, you need to be careful about combining them correctly. Win especially with footwear and accessories. The choice of make-up can also play a big role.

Simple leggings

Let’s take a look at the basic pieces that clearly define the athleisure style. First and foremost, these are definitely leggings that can be worn in an infinite number of ways. They work stylishly with a longer white shirt, sweater dress, leather jacket, sneakers, but also with high boots. Ideally, choose simple and without patterns, which go with everything and look more elegant.

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Cool sweatpants

Even sweatpants don’t have to belong only on the couch. If you wear stiletto heels with them, they will add flair and femininity to your street look. However, if you don’t feel like wearing such shoes, there are other ways! One of them is a quality jacket that creates a pleasant urban outfit at once. A timeless classic, for example, is the rooster footprint pattern, which will not be lost in your wardrobe even after a few years.

In conjunction with tracksuits, we must not forget the immortal tracksuit set. You can wear it together or combine each piece separately. Focus on a cut and material that will be of good quality (cotton is immortal) and will fit you well. In autumn, it goes perfectly with, for example, ankle boots.

Sweatshirt dress

A sweatshirt dress is guaranteed to be an easily combinable element! You can take them out with a fanny pack, a cross body bag, or even a large shoulder bag. You don’t have to worry about autumn weather – wear nylons or skinny pants underneath and a denim or leather jacket on top. If they have a suitable cut, you can highlight the silhouette with a belt. After a long hiatus, thin belts have returned to fashion prominence. A simple one with a decorated clasp will also be a great choice. Above-the-knee sweatshirt dresses are perfectly complemented with high boots – whether flat or heeled.

“Materials and structure play a big role. For example, if you choose a patterned dress, add smooth shoes with a handbag. If, on the other hand, you have a simple outfit, you don’t need to be afraid of printed shoes,” he says Olga Picková, one of the designers of the Czech clothing brand JTXwhich offers sweatshirt dresses in its collection.

Don’t underestimate makeup

Since athleisure style is very much about simplicity and comfort, it doesn’t hurt to accentuate it with makeup. By this we do not mean full-length makeup, but one specific element. Don’t be afraid to experiment with eyeshadow or liner. Matching the shade of lipstick with the handbag is also a big trend. At first glance, a small detail that can do wonders.

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