This Athleisure Trend Has Officially Become a Popular Basic

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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. 

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