My Styled Life

Athleisure wear. We all love it! As with any dressy or casual outfit, you apply the same rules when putting together an athleisure look . Especially this: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO LAYER. Don’t stop at your top and bottom. Think about other pieces that can be added, like dusters, fun sneakers and hats.

But let’s start with the DON’Ts when you put together an athleisure outfit:

DON’T WEAR GYM SHOES: Athleisure is not a full-fledged fitness look so opt for some fashion sneakers instead. I like fancy sneakers with a little bling (like my P448s), platform/stacked sneakers or colorful tennies.

DON’T WEAR ATHLETIC WEAR HEAD TO TOE: You’re not going to the gym, so your outfit should be appropriate for running errands or grabbing coffee with a friend. Mix sporty pieces with fashion items from your closet, like denim jackets, graphic tees, leather jackets, and dressier purses.

DON’T BE SLOPPY: Athleisure is certainly comfortable, but that doesn’t mean you throw on baggy joggers with an oversized sweatshirt. Keep your look polished and fitted. If you wear an oversized piece, balance it out with something more streamlined and body-conscious.

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On me:
👉 Karli Top (can be worn off the shoulder)
👉 Nina Kimono
👉 Noor Joggers

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Up next: The DOs of putting together athleisure outfits.

The fashion world has always LOVED a bold shoulder. And I hate to tell those of you who are my age (in your 50s), the 80s are back!

That said, a piece with bold shoulders can be so flattering–making your waist look oh-so small! However, how do you wear this style without looking like a linebacker?

I find the key is to not wear a skinny pant or jean, especially if you already have an inverted triangle body type or are b***y. It will just accentuate the width in your upper body. The key is to balance the look on the bottom by wearing a flared or wide-leg pant or jean.

To avoid also looking like you walked right off the runway into your next meeting, I recommend not mixing this style with many other trends or statement pieces in your outfit. In my case, I kept my top and pants quiet and let the blazer do the talking. (Although I did rock a bold necklace, because that goes with my style personality!)

On me: Chloe Blazer by Cinq à Sept

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