Winter Activewear Trends
As winter approaches, it can be challenging to maintain a fitness routine, especially when the cold mornings and dark evenings make it harder to get to the gym. However, good activewear can be a great motivator. This season’s trends offer a mix of comfort, style, and functionality that can help keep you motivated and looking great.
Fold-over Flares and Asymmetrical Tops
Leggings have always been a staple in activewear, but this season, the trend is shifting towards fold-over wide-leg track pants. These are not only comfortable and flattering but also bring a fresh, noughties feel to studio wear, particularly for yoga and Pilates. Tops are becoming more avant-garde and feminine, with easy layering pieces, ruched cross-back designs, and off-the-shoulder sweatshirts being popular choices. Form-fitting tops with intricate straps or asymmetrical necklines are also trending, turning your fitness look into something stylish and modern.
Burgundy from Head to Toe
Burgundy has been named the color of the season and is finally making its way into sportswear. This deep, rich color is huge, and you can see it everywhere on the high street and now in gyms. Other earthy tones like chocolate, plum, and forest green are also favorites this season. Bright greens, rich reds, and warm, festive hues are perfect for winter workouts, adding a modern touch to your activewear.
Cable Knit Sweatshirts and Soft Fleeces
Cable knits may seem counterintuitive as an activewear fabric, but ribbed wool and bouclé-style knits are dominating gym layers. Soft textures, as seen in Kendall Jenner’s viral Alo Yoga collaboration, are highly popular. The focus is on winter comfort, with cozy fleeces and soft sweatshirts that are easy to throw on and cropped just right. These are designed to sit well over high-waisted leggings or cuffed flares, becoming the unofficial uniform for post-workout coffee breaks.
Hybrid Trainers
This season, versatility is key, and trainers are no longer limited to just the gym floor. The trend is shifting towards wear-anywhere hybrid sneakers that combine functional comfort with everyday style. Retro styles like slimline sneakers or the new “sneakerina” are also trendy, nodding to the 2000s sports aesthetic. The guideline for sneaker trends is to find something that looks just as good with a trench coat and coffee as it does on the treadmill, perfect for those who want to blend their activewear into their daily wardrobe seamlessly.
