Often when we think of athleisure wear, we instantly think of yoga pants and oversized hoodies (which is definitely one way to wear it), but there are many other ways you can style the athleisure trend. The biggest tip is to pull casual staple pieces from your closet and pair them with your cutest sporty gear. 

The best part? Probably already have some of these essentials in your closet. By simply mixing and matching different pieces and adding dimension to your look, you are able to achieve an edgy, chic or street style vibe within seconds. The majority of your outfit should consist of activewear – meaning leggings, stretchy pants, and tanks. But it’s the accessories or statement pieces you pair it with that instantly transform your look.

To help you out, we’ve compiled some essentials to get you going –

Statement Jacket/Hoodies

You can never go wrong with switching out your hoodie for a denim jacket, leather jacket, trench coat or even an over-sized blazer. The easiest way to transform your look is by switching out your outerwear and adding a statement piece. For hoodies try gravitating toward fun embellishments or even a structured shoulder to add a unique touch to your look.

Leggings/Sweatpants

An easy way to dress up your leggings or sweats is by selecting certain materials that will elevate you from the traditional yoga pant; for example, faux leather is a great choice, or even a unique print can go a long way.

Sneakers

Depending on what you have next or where you’ll be going, your shoe-game can play a significant role. For an edgier vibe, you can go for a combat boot or for a dinner date; you can pair some fun printed booties with your leggings – all we ask is that you don’t actually wear your gym shoes out.

Accessorising

The best part about accessorising is that the smallest amount goes a long way. When thinking of accessories, break it down into four sub-categories: Jewellery, bags, hats and sunglasses. Depending on what type of mood you are in a hat can definitely play a major role. For a laid back look, go for a baseball cap or beanie. To spice it up, simply throw on your favourite hoops and add some fun shades (I mean you can never go wrong with some fabulous sunnies).

Cosmo Top Tips:

– Focus on balancing your outfit – if you are keeping your leggings on try elevating your upper half and vice versa.
– Wearing sets is the easiest way to feel put together, all you’ll need is a statement jacket, cute boots and a fun bag and voila you are ready to hit the town.
– When in doubt accessories – pop on some fun earrings, a cute hat and even some statement rings and you are officially a new woman.