Fit And Fashionable: Top ‘Athleisure’ Wear For Her
Opener Athleisure
Pretty prints, chic colours, sexy styles and comfy cuts – these are our athleisure wear favourites to take you from studio to street without fuss. Find your style.
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70s revival
70s Revival: This patchwork print, super comfy hippie pant is an out and out stand-out, whether at the studio or on a weekend errand run. Pair with a cropped tee and get into the groove. onzie.com
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Sexy Tank
Sexy Tank: Hang up your traditional tank and shape up those shoulders – there’s a flattering new design in town. A criss-cross, cut-out back tank that can be paired with a wrap and tie-at-ankle legging and worn to just about any fitness class, or be used as a layering piece at work. beyondyoga.com
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Dare to bare
Dare To Bare: Not a tank or T-shirt kinda gal? Or just one of those days when you’re itching to show off your hard-earned washboard abs in class? Here, the coolest and trendiest strappy sports bra that can be easily combined with tracks, capris or yoga pants. It’s also breathable and stretch-resistant, with sweat-wicking and fast-drying properties. urbanoutfitters.com
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Sleek 'n' Striking
Sleek ‘n’ Striking: Ordinary leggings are so yesterday! Rock the boat of conventional active wear with these power leggings with partly see-through vertical side panels and give your game a preppy edge. yogarebel.com
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Mat Magic
Mat Magic: Not Aladdin’s magic mat, but close enough. Ask any yoga teacher and they’ll vouch that the Manduka Black Mat Pro is the Holy Grail of yoga mats – cushioned for comfort, slip-free and built to last a lifetime, not to mention environmentally sustainable. One that will without a doubt enhance your practice. manduka.com
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Cool Cover-Up
Cool Cover-Up: A highly active lifestyle demands a stylish and functional jacket that will keep you chic, warm and protected. Whether you’re fresh out of a hot yoga class or an intensive spinning session, just throw on this classic track-style, ultra-light nylon jacket and cruise effortlessly from the gym to the coffee shop. torysport.com
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Sporty Casual
Sporty Casual: A cotton colour-block shift dress for all those days when you want to channel your inner athlete – on as well as off the court. Combine with the season’s coolest kicks, and we’ll guarantee the admiring glances. fredperry.com
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Smart Style
Smart Style: Not a skirt? Not shorts? Then what? It’s a skort, with a thoughtful above-knee design featuring a visible stretch bias skirt and hidden shorts with pockets underneath. So cool, convenient and comfortable, you won’t even need to haul an extra work skirt to the studio. www.betabrand.com
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Natural Necessities
Natural Necessities: Worried about all those phthalates and parabens leaching into your body from your daily deodorant? Here’s a tried and tested, all-natural and, mind you, extremely effective underarm balm formulated with arrowroot, sodium bicarbonate, lavender and rosehip seed, along with tea tree and coconut oils. Not only will it see you through the sweatiest of activities, it’ll also keep you smelling sweet long afterward. candconaturals.com
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Knotty Pretty
Knotty Pretty: If you previously reserved your vests for the gym or studio, it’s time to reconsider. With a draped knot design in front, this crew neck jersey-knit vest can safely be worn to lots of casual dos. Combine with tights, jeans or a short white skirt, and no one will suspect that you were at the gym just a few hours earlier. asos.com
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Colour Splash
Colour Splash: Combine these silky, shapely thermoactive shorts with a solid tee or strappy cami, and instantly transform into the chicest athlete at your gym. Alternatively, wear it with a solid sweatshirt or matching jacket to revolutionise your sporty-casual look. It’s breathable, durable and fast-drying, and works well as swim trunks, too. fancy.com
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Two-In-One Sweatshirt
Two-In-One Sweatshirt: Let ‘em think you’re in a hoodie and a tee, when fact is you’re simply wearing an intelligently styled cashmere onesie. A tailored sweatshirt so lightweight and comfortable, we bet you’ll want to live in it all day. shop.kitandace.com
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Stretch Sneakers
Stretch Sneakers: Too many choices for gym shoes got you all confused? Just get a lightweight, colourful pair that stretches with you, so you get the maximum out of your workout. Problem solved. oysho.com
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