Runway To Treadmill: Channel Your Inner Athlete

Posted by , on June 18, 2012 at 8:30 am

Want to channel your inner jock this summer? Click through to see our suggestions of how to achieve this comfortable trend for summer.

Subtle snippets of a tennis skirt, this item is perfect for the office or out with the gals.

Alexander Wang Laser Cut Mini Skirt, $315, at Shopbop

Who said working out has to be boring? These bold colored sneaks will up your mood no matter how tough the treadmill.

Asics Gel-Noosa Tri 7, $125, at Zappos

Under a jean jacket, this sport bra would look deliciously 90s.

Nike Pro Sublimated Bra, $35, at Bloomingdales

Thrown over a summer dress, the juxtaposition is both comfortable and cute.

Basic Hoody, $44, at Topshop

Whether you're cruising out of town for the weekend or heading to hit the weight room, a simple gym bag is a transitional item (and a great way to incorporate color!)

Nylon Pack Cloth Gym Bag, $18, at American Apparel

Snakeskin is totally in. Need we say more?

Under Armour Escape Knit Skort, $29.90, at Nordstroms

We love futuristic styling and with a performance jacket you can sprint to the office if you're running late and not even break a sweat.

Women's Adidas by Stella McCartney Run Performance Jacket, $300, at Adidas

Leggings continue to be a staple in our get-up for hanging around the apartment. With a pair like these you can go straight from the couch to the gym.

gFast Colorblock Capris, $49.95, at Gap

Body con tennis dresses to sexy evening outfit? We say yes.

Exclusive Mesh Insert Bodycon Dress, $42.50, at ASOS

We love an updated take on a tennis shoe. This pair is no exception.

Karl Ulla Leather High-top Sneakers, $202.50, at Net-a-porter

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Fact: we’re completely obsessed with testing out new trendy waters. From sneaker wedges to color blocking, we’re snagging inspiration off the runways and into our closets. To the non-fashionite they may seem a little off the wall, but that just makes us love them even more.

One trend that recently caught our eye? Athletic sportswear. No, you don’t need to be a jock to sport this look (we’re certainly not). Alexander Wang’s spring 2012 collection delivered the trend in full force while many other designers followed suit with mesh shirts, rash guards and sport bras. Still wary of the trend? Take baby steps and throw a denim vest over your gym get-up.

For those of us who weren’t all-the-way varsity back in the day, incorporating this trend into your everyday garb may appear a bit daunting. Don’t be intimidated! No, we’re not suggesting you wear your yoga pants to the office, but with the proper touches, you’ll be looking like you sprinted off the treadmill and onto a catwalk, for sure.

We decided to create a compilation of athletic wear at an affordable price. Check out our suggestions in the slideshow above and tell us your thoughts on the trend in the comments section below!


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  1. Emily Rossi says:

    These are great ways to channel RLX and Lulu Lemon in a cheaper way!