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Read our privacy notice . In the fickle flow of fashion, one trend has held an unshakeable dominance. Since the mid-2010s, athleisure has only gone from strength to strength, proving that the hybrid of sports and casual clothing can withstand the seismic shifts of the trend cycle.
And it’s no surprise really. We as consumers want to look good, of course. But we also want to be comfortable and that blurring of the fitness, functional and fashion industries allows us to wear our prized workout gear from the gym to work to the pub.
Athleisure is constantly evolving, and the hottest buy of the moment is an unexpected hero. Fashion editors and style-savvy content creators are styling sports shorts in brand new ways, eschewing the latter’s associations with P.E.
kits in the 80s - and proving surprisingly versatile. Lean into the athletic look by pairing your sports shorts with long socks and white trainers or bring them to the realms of office wear by French tucking an oversized button down. For a feminine flair, style the boxy boy shorts with a frilly top and to take the look to the festival fields , you can never go wrong with a pair of cowboy boots .
No head sweatband required, these retro-inspired pieces are not the s.
