Sporty Spice: Ten ways to get back into athleisure wear

Team a cashmere jumper with metallic joggers or throw a varsity jacket over a flowing maxi dress for a win in sophisticated comfort.
Sporty Spice: Ten ways to get back into athleisure wear

Taking sports luxe to the extreme Naomi Campbell wears a sports jacket over a sequined gown, as seen at Ralph Lauren.

Our love for the casual functionality of athleisure wear doesn’t seem to be waning. 

As a result, it has been promoted to the sartorial division of sports luxe. 

This fresh approach to off-duty dressing is a winning mix of the high-low. 

Team a cashmere jumper with metallic joggers or throw a varsity jacket over a flowing maxi dress for a win in sophisticated comfort.

GET THE LOOK:

English model Naomi Campbell walks the runway during the Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2025 collection runway show in Bridgehampton, New York on September 5, 2024.
English model Naomi Campbell walks the runway during the Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2025 collection runway show in Bridgehampton, New York on September 5, 2024.

Taking sports luxe to the extreme Naomi Campbell wears a sports jacket over a sequined gown, as seen at Ralph Lauren.

WILD LUXE:

Leopard Print Trainer, €220, Nicki Hoyne
Leopard Print Trainer, €220, Nicki Hoyne

Step into the wild side of fashion with these leopard print trainers, €220, Nicki Hoyne.

GOLDEN SLAM:

Tennis Bracelet, €98, Vogue Williams X Crystals & Co
Tennis Bracelet, €98, Vogue Williams X Crystals & Co

When choosing accessories, go for gold with a winning tennis bracelet, €98, Vogue Williams X Crystals & Co.

SILVER BULLET:

Metallic Joggers, €395, Manley
Metallic Joggers, €395, Manley

These metallic joggers are the secret weapon you need for an edgy take on sports luxe style, €395, Manley.

BASE LINE:

Baseball Theme Sweatshirt, €295, Ganni
Baseball Theme Sweatshirt, €295, Ganni

Take the sports luxe theme back to basics with a wool mix baseball style jumper, €295, Ganni.

VARSITY BLUES:

Varsity Jacket, €189.90, Tommy Hilfiger
Varsity Jacket, €189.90, Tommy Hilfiger

Score top grades in elevated sportswear with a varsity style jacket, €189.90, Tommy Hilfiger.

DOUBLE ESPRESSO:

Mocha Striped Polo Shirt, €22.99, Stradivarius
Mocha Striped Polo Shirt, €22.99, Stradivarius

Get your fashion fix with a mocha and pink striped polo shirt, €22.99, Stradivarius.

MATCH POINT:

Pleated Skirt, €16, Pau Eche at Pennys
Pleated Skirt, €16, Pau Eche at Pennys

Lean into your sporty side with a pleated tennis-style skirt, €16, Penneys.

CAPS LOCK: 

Brown Faux Suede Cap, €19, River Island
Brown Faux Suede Cap, €19, River Island

Top off your spring style with a suede baseball cap, €19, River Island.

NAVY TRAINING:

Formal Jogger, €45, Michelle Keegan X Very
Formal Jogger, €45, Michelle Keegan X Very

Promote the humble track pants to take first place in your spring wardrobe, €45, Michelle Keegan X Very.

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