The past few years has had its ups and downs — but if there’s any silver lining to time spent in quarantine or work-from-home life, it’s that athleisure is basically the new couture. As a society, I’d say we’ve mastered the art of dressing down and normalized (glamorized, even) stepping out in your sweats.
Whether you’re heading to brunch or, you know, actually doing a workout, it seems there’s never a bad time to don an athleisure outfit. While we’re all about muted, moody tones, there’s an argument to be made for adding a dash of color to the rotation — if only to counter the drabness of January and February weather.
From bright blues to cheery yellows, catch us making a splash on the streets and at the yoga studio with our new (and vibrant) activewear hues.
Mix and Match
Matching sets will never go out of style, but to infuse a dose of fun into your activewear collection consider building an activewear palette. Mix bright, bold hues with softer, muted ones for a welcome pop of color.
Alternately, add complementary (or wildly opposing) tones to the rotation for mixing and matching. Getting your body moving should fun — and so should styling your activewear outfits.
Go Bold
Bright cobalt blues and radiant sunshine yellows might be just what your athleisure wardrobe is missing. On dreary days when drudging to the gym seems impossible, a burst of color can provide a surprising boost.
There's even science to back up how colors affect our mood. Yellows can bring out our cheerful, optimistic side while blues tend to evoke a sense of stability and serenity. Shades of purple, on the other hand, are associated with creativity and opulence.
Embrace Patterns
Don't underestimate the power of a solid pattern when it comes to standing out from a crowd of monotonous black leggings. From colorful checker to futuristic prints, brazen patterns are here to stay in 2023.
If you've been stockpiling identical-looking leggings for years, a speckle of color might be just the pulse your activewear drawer is in need of. It's a new year, don't be shy to make a splash.