In an effort to simplify my life I’ve cut down on the amount of day-to-day clothes I buy however my workout wardrobe continues to grow at an alarming rate. While I can’t always justify a splurge on the high street, I tell myself that buying cute workout kit is an investment in my health (well it is, sort of, right?!). And these days it’s so damn stylish you can get away with wearing it, well, almost anywhere. Here’s five of my favourite fashion-meets-fitness brands.
Every Second Counts
Fashion stylist and fitness enthusiast Sally Dixon has combined her two passions to create new workout wear line Every Second Counts. The debut collection comprises crop tops and vests in zingy shades, burnout tees, sleek leggings and post-workout kit in (my fave) grey marl. Look out for the mantras inside key pieces – so inspiring!
Topshop x Adidas Originals
The Topshop design team has raided the Adidas Originals archives to create Topshop x Adidas Originals, a 20-piece collection that includes t-shirts and running shorts in luxe fabrics, classic pieces in prints inspired by the London skyline and a slim-fit reworking of the three-stripe tracksuit. Launching March 20th, see you in the queue!
Mango Sport
All of your running and yoga needs are covered by Mango’s Sport line, which includes windbreakers, shorts, leggings, loose-fit t-shirts, strappy vests, relaxed hoodies, harem pants and gym bags in sleek black and pretty soft pastels. Even better, prices start at £9.99 and nothing costs over £45.
Free People Movement
Effortless, eclectic pieces like leggings in fun prints, tie-dye shorts, slouchy sweatpants and the prettiest crop tops and sports bras on the market make Free People Movement one of my favourite fitness lines. They recently launched a UK website so now you don’t need to take a trip to the States to invest.
Victoria’s Secret Sport
As you’d expect Victoria’s Secret Sport is big on sports bras in bright colours and attention-grabbing prints, but also includes tees, tanks, hoodies and workout trousers galore. Gorgeous Doutzen Kroes models much of the line which is all the fit-spiration I need to get myself on my bike and off to a yoga class.
Help feed my addiction and share your favourite fashionable fitness brands below!
This post could have been by me! I have been really lazy over the winter and just started running again two weeks ago. That didn’t keep me from ordering new workout clothes! I love Adidas, so got myself running tights in black with blue stripes, turquoise tee and a blue windbreaker. Blue definitely is my favourite colour, turquoise was our wedding colour, so you can see a pattern, right?
Turquoise is a recurring theme in my workout wardrobe too, Anja! I’m planning to do a 10k in May so I’m on the hunt for some trainers next…
Thanks Miranda, as my Tracey Anderson DVD has just arrived I’m on the hunt for some stylish workout wear. I can’t make excuses about having nothing to wear 😉 x
How did I not know about Mango Sport?!
Also Miranda – stop planning to do a 10km in May and enter – I have! xxx
I have to confess, I didn’t know either?!!! So investing in some of that!
Love Mango Sport! Will sign up by the end of the week – promise! xxx
Whoop!