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15 Pieces To Take You From Barre To Brunch

Nail the athleisure look – whether you’re working out or eating out.

Loungewear became the collective uniform of lockdown in 2020. But with the continuing hybrid #wfh approach to our working week, it seems that our love for athleisure wear is showing no signs of abating.

Market research firm GlobalData predicts demand for athleisure will grow by 16.4% in the UK between 2023 and 2027, growing from a £12bn industry to being worth £13.9bn.

A more elevated cousin of ‘loungewear’ (aka glorified pyjamas), the athleisure aesthetic includes versatile pieces that you could wear from your morning barre class to brunch and for all your errands in-between. Layering styles in soft, tactile fabrics (no shiny lycra workout wear here), opt for muted neutrals for a luxe take on the trend. And if you’re only wearing yours to your Zoom calls, don’t worry, we’ll never tell…
Arket

Arket

Ribbed Seamless Tights, £37

H&M

H&M

Teddy Sports Jacket, £38

Beyond Yoga

Beyond Yoga

Tranquility Funnel Neck Fleece, £98

Lululemon

Lululemon

On The Move Wide-Legged Pants, £108

Varley

Varley

Franklin Cap, £30

H&M

H&M

ShapeMove Sports Bra, £33

Sporty & Rich

Sporty & Rich

Cotton T-shirt, £70

Sweaty Betty

Sweaty Betty

Afterclass Long-Line Sweat, £50

Adanola

Adanola

Ultimate Wrap Bra, £30

ALO

ALO

Alosoft Stretch Knit7/8 Leggings, £100

BAM

BAM

Luxe Sleeveless Yoga Wrap, £39

Lululemon

Lululemon

Define Relaxed Fit Jacket, £138

M&S

M&S

Scoop Neck Seamless Crop Top, £17.50

BAM

BAM

Enduro Cross-Waist Leggings, £49

Varley

Varley

Long-Line Zip-Through Sweat, £134

By Lydia Mansi
February 2024

Lydia Mansi

Lifestyle Editor

Lydia is an all-round lifestyle guru, tireless champion of women in business and our resident expert on beauty.

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