Sporty Attitude: Pulling Off The Athleisure Look
So unless you’ve been living under a gigantic boulder, it’s fair to assume that you’re already aware of the athletic-inspired style movement currently trending in menswear. The “athleisure” theme is on an upward surge in men’s fashion, and the look is characterized by the ubiquitous jogger pant, streamlined sweats and minimalist albeit striking accessories. If you’ve been a little unsure about how to make this trend work for you, this article has a few tips and visual aids to set you in the right direction.
Baggy Is Out, Tapered Is In: This is probably the most important rule for nailing this trend. The athleisure look is all about merging the worlds of comfortable workout staples with more tailored & sartorial fare. With that said, baggy and amorphous silhouettes are not welcome at this party. Remember to keep things slim and trim, and let the individual pieces command full focus.
Mix and Match: There’s really no standard formula for the different elements you can combine in an athleisure outfit. Throw in a statement piece or use textural differences to create contrast and variety. A pair of tapered sweatpants can easily coexist with a button-up shirt, a henley and a quilted bomber jacket. Creativity is key, but never lose sight of the overall composition of your outfit.
Accessories Do Count: To finish off the look, the accessories you choose are key. With regards to sneakers, you could go basic and understated or turn up the volume with a bold, monochromatic bright hue. It all depends on your personal preference. Just refrain from rocking something so over-the-top that could potentially throw the entire outfit out of sync. A classy statement watch is also a nice touch, and please, get your grooming in check too! Too many times, an exceptional ensemble is completely thrown off by a shabby haircut and unkempt facial hair.
Keep these 3 golden rules in mind and you’ll be well on your way to becoming an athleisure ace.
Clothing shown here: Tapered sweatpant, Waffle henley, Hooded lightweight sweatshirt, Indigo denim shirt, Reversible wool vest, Quilted heather jacket can be found at Onassisclothing.com
