Now you can wear yoga pants to work too

Some people might think that wearing your workout gear outside the gym may look untidy and casual, but there are ways to make your gymwear work for you and have it look chic

By: Lifestyle Desk

New Delhi | July 28, 2023 12:00 PM IST

3 min read

Not only is it socially acceptable, but also hip, to rock your gym-wear outside of it. (Source: Unsplash)

Whether it’s Hailey Bieber in Hollywood or Kareena Kapoor in Bollwyood, celebrities have changed the face of athleisure and how we wear it.

Who could think of going to the office in their yoga pants before stars like them popularised and hence normalised the concept? Not only is it socially acceptable, but also hip, to rock your gym-wear outside of it in some organisations.

Some people might think that wearing your workout gear outside the gym may look untidy and casual, but there are ways to make your gymwear work for you and have it look chic. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate your gym-wear into your regular wardrobe.

You can look completely put together and comfortable by pairing your expensive pieces with your athleisure outfits. (Source: Unsplash)

Go half and half

The best way to mix your gym clothes with the other pieces of your wardrobe is to go halfsies on your outfit.

You can pair your denim jacket with your yoga pants or joggers and accesorise it with golden or silver jewellery.

Add your expensive pieces into the ensemble

You can look completely put together and comfortable by pairing your expensive pieces with your athleisure outfits.

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Couple your chic leather pants with a baggie hoodie and sneakers. You can wear your sports bras underneath a fancy shirt. Wear it unbuttoned with your favourite bell bottoms and you’re good to go.

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Create a neutral monochrome look

By creating a neutral look in a monochrome pattern, you can create a cohesive outfit while also not sacrificing on neither comfort nor style.

Pair your black joggers with a black leather jacket. You’ll turn heads.

Accessories are your new BFFs

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Any outfit can be uplifted instantly with a couple of properly-used accessories. What accessories do is contrast with the laidback nature of your gym-wear and give it a facelift.

Wear your hoodies with large Wayfarer sunnies and sneakers and you’ll look like a movie star in their airport look.

Layer your pieces

Layering your pieces is the key to making or breaking an outfit.

A basic t-shirt and yoga pants might not be chic but if you layer it with an overcoat or a jacket, denim, or leather, your ensemble will get a facelift.

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