By Jasmine Ball
Thanks largely to the pandemic, activewear and its comfy, casual offshoot, athleisure, have become a staple in closets around the world. While we may love dressing up, we’ve gravitated toward tights, sports bras and tennis shoes lately. Why is that?
It’s because we are in a new norm of comfortability. Our homes became our schools, workplaces and play spaces in 2020, so we’ve naturally been reaching for easy, simple clothing pieces. We also like giving the perception that we are always working out — even if we were home all day and just now running errands.
The crazy part about activewear is that it’s been around for ages. As it has continuously evolved, we’ve curated our style to adjust to it.
The main reason we gravitate to activewear is the comfortable, usually stretchy, fabric or material used to make it: Dri-Fit, natural fibers, lycra — and the list goes on. The best part about its popularity is the fun we get to have while wearing activewear — and the ever-increasing selection. Now we have the option to wear fun and expressive tights rather than just plain black ones. Some activewear trends to look forward to include full-body jumpsuits, high neckline or racerback sports bras, biker shorts, complex colorways (a.k.a. range of color options) on popular fitness shoes and matching sets.
I love showing my personality through my activewear while doing yoga or walking around my neighborhood. I’m comfortable with every move I make, and that’s why people adore this trend so much.
Ball is a Mississippi fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogger. Connect with her via Instagram (Miss_ Ball23), her blog site (www.theball-post.com) or by email at theballpost1@gmail.com.
