I’m not sure exactly when my love of activewear began. It could’ve been when I first started taking my dance training more seriously or maybe it was post-covid during which activewear became my daily uniform, with nowhere else other than the supermarket or the park to go for our daily outings. Either way, I now have an overflowing drawer of activewear and I can firmly say that is one of the most worn and loved sartorial categories.
That said, there are also many pieces I bought early on that didn’t live up to their waist-cinching, hip-holding and butt-lifting expectations or that simply didn’t wear well. Not great for me, but great news for you as I have now tried and tested pretty much all of the most well-known sportswear brands and I’m pleased to report I have some firm favourites.
What to look for when shopping for activewear tends to be a pretty personal choice. Specifically down to what sport, if any, we are making the purchase for. I always look for medium to high-impact support in my sports bras and with leggings it has to be a high-waist, zero transparency and compressive fabrics to hold me in, give me confidence and support my back. I also frequently wear my smarter sports leggings with a sweatshirt and crisp white trainers when doing the school run, so I tend to go for block colours rather than prints. Casual and polished is the name of the game.
So, whether you’re vegging out or hitting the first of Pilate class of 2023, here are my top 9 sets to buy right now.
Tagged: activewear