Sports Day: 10 ways to be an Olympic fashion hero this summer

Whether competing for gold or supporting from the sidelines, scoring a winning look is easy. 

Inspired by the Olympics, sportswear is at the forefront of fashion’s summer agenda. 

Whether competing for gold or supporting from the sidelines, scoring a winning look is easy. 

Tee off in victorious sports day style with a classic polo shirt, or put the spice back into sporty with retro-style tracksuit pants.

GET THE LOOK:

Helen Steele X Dunnes Stores

Bring your sartorial a-game to your workout in powerful pink, as seen at Helen Steele X Dunnes Stores.

Heavy Metal: 

Stella Bomber Jacket, €450, Manley

Strengthen your athleisure outerwear with a metallic hooded bomber jacket, €450, Manley.

Spectator Sport: 

Polo shirt dress, €110, Lacoste at Kildare Village

If you’re cheering from the sidelines, dress for the occasion in a midi tennis dress, €110, Lacoste at Kildare Village.

Walk This Way: 

White & Neon Pink Trainers, €220, Nicki Hoyne

Upgrade the classic white trainer with a pop of pink, €220, Nicki Hoyne.

On Track: 

Retro Track Pants, €271.95, Pleasing

Take your look back to the future with retro-fit tracksuit pants, €271.95, Pleasing.

Polo Club:

Polo Shirt, €89.90, Tommy Hilfiger

From the golf course to drinks at the country club, the polo shirt is a sartorial winner, €89.90, Tommy Hilfiger.

Chest Lift:

Animal Print Sports Bra, €50, Fleur East X Dare2b

Go wild at the gym while feeling supported in an animal print sports bra, €50, Fleur East X Dare2b.

First Base:

Baseball Cap, €58, Calvin Klein at Very

A favourite amongst the fashion set, the humble baseball cap is more than just sportswear, €58, Calvin Klein at Very.

Jump Shot: 

Jordan Tote Bag, €34.99, Nike

A trusty tote is a slam dunk for carrying your gym gear, €34.99, Nike.

Fit Hit: 

Relaxed High Waisted Shorts, €25, Goodmove at M&S

Give your workout look an energy boost with a hit of citrus lime, €25, Goodmove at M&S.