This Athleisure Trend Has Officially Become a Popular Basic
It's hard to imagine a time when matching athleisure sets weren't all anyone was wearing, but if the course of the past couple of years has taught us anything, it's that these trending matching sets are no longer cool because they are current, they are cool because they are now a basic. It has officially become the norm to invest in sports bras, crop tops, or tanks that match your leggings or shorts so that you always at least have the option to step into a full outfit if you want to. Because of that exact concept, this two-piece workout (or lounge) look is honestly a saving grace. Instead of stressing over what to wear when you're trying to achieve that laidback yet put-together vibe, matching sets do all the work for you.
Ahead, you will find 25 of the best athleisure sets on the market, according to me. Including some of the heavy-hitting athleisure brands like Alo, Nike, and Lululemon, I can guarantee you will walk away from this story with one or two (or three) new athleisure sets of your own.
Shop the matching Orion Cutout Legging ($128).
Can I just wear this one as a normal outfit? It's so chic.
Shop the matching Pro Paneled Aeroadapt Stretch Leggings ($90).
A classic set you'll have for years.
Shop the matching Wunder Under High-Rise Tight ($48).
Just wait until you see the back of this bra.
Shop the matching Flirty Shorty Shorts ($48).
This color is everything.
Shop the matching Mixed Animal Print V Leggings ($99).
There's something about animal print activewear that just hits different.
Shop the matching Compressive Stretch Leggings ($68).
This brand sells activewear sets in nearly every color under the sun.
Shop the matching Matte Spin Shorts ($89).
Calling all minimalists.
Shop the matching Football Ribbed Lace-Up Legging ($114).
Even in black, the football laces make these leggings look really exciting.
Shop the matching TechSweat 7/8 Leggings ($88).
If you don't own Outdoor Voices leggings yet, now is your time.
Shop the matching High-Rise Seamless Tie-Dye Bike Shorts ($88).
Obsessed with tie-dye? Tory Sport has the best selection on the market.
Shop the matching Bonded Active Legging ($98).
Almost too stunning to workout in.
Shop the matching Plus Size Compression Bermuda Shorts ($23).
Yes, bike shorts set are officially a basic.
Shop the matching Century Zebra-Print Stretch Leggings ($106).
Loving this neutral tiger set.
Shop the matching Wrapover-Waist Sports Leggings ($25).
The criss-cross detailing makes this set look so expensive.
Shop the matching High Waisted Midi Leggings ($97).
This soft heathered material will feel like you're basically wearing pajamas.
Shop the matching Zebra Yoga Pant ($119).
One more animal print set before you go. Because come on—this one is too good.
Shop the matching Veronica Ribbed Leggings ($104).
As a personal tan of the brand, I couldn't just include one set from Year of Ours.
Shop the matching Seamless Sports Leggings ($15).
Winter is coming!
Shop the matching Bardot Tie-Dyed Stretch Leggings ($118).
But here's one more tie-dye set in case you want to live in that summer spirit forever.
Shop the matching Look At Me Now Seamless Bike Shorts ($58).
Since this is from Spanx, you know the fit will be amazing.
Shop the matching Biker Short ($98).
This neutral set will be a staple in your athletic drawer for years.
Shop the matching Ultra-High-Rise High Bar Leggings ($118).
Tied-up to perfection.
Next up, shop the ultimate fall 2020 capsule wardrobe.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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