Why Fashion Girls Are Replacing Their Leggings With Weekend Sets
Leggings have come a long way from the are they even pants debate, as they are now a fully crucial part of our go-to wardrobes. We wear them to the gym, to run errands, with blazers, and so on and so forth. Considering the frequency at which we wear leggings, burnout is something we're bound to experience. As of late, fashion girls have been swapping the traditional athleisure staple for a trend that's a bit more unconventional. No, we aren't talking about bike shorts; we're talking about weekend sets.
Weekend sets are still up for interpretation, but our definition involves either a sweatshirt or tank that has a matching pair of lounge shorts. Bike-short sets could be considered a weekend set as well, but for now, we're focusing on the comfortable and roomy shorts that make you feel like you're still in your pajamas. Throw on a cute weekend set for a Saturday filled with errands, a quick coffee with a friend, or even a lazy day in your house, and you'll feel weirdly pulled-together for wearing what are essentially loungewear pieces. This athleisure trend can be styled in a ton of ways due to the variety of styles out there. All you have to do now is scroll down and find the one that's right for you, and pretty soon you'll forget why you ever wore your leggings so much in the first place.
Shop the matching Sunnyside Cotton-Blend Terry Shorts ($125).
Simple but effective.
Shop the matching At Ease Terry Shorts ($58).
Is this not Hailey Bieber in an outfit?
Shop the matching Stretch-Jersey Shorts ($175).
Contrast longer shorts with a cute sports bra.
Shop the matching Perfect Jogger Short ($40).
Nailing two trends in one.
Shop the matching Logo Shorts ($48).
The right way to wear pastels.
Shop the matching Maisy Drawstring Short ($44).
Throw on some sneakers, and you'll go straight from your bed to the store in seconds flat.
Shop the matching Printed Cotton-Terry Shorts ($168).
Matching, but not.
Shop the matching Printed Cotton Terry Shorts ($120).
Another look Hailey Bieber would wear. Yes, I'm obsessed with her.
Shop the matching The Sweat Frayed Loopback Cotton-Jersey Shorts ($145).
I see these with strappy sandals and a mini bag.
Shop the matching Milan Bike Short ($63).
Technically bike shorts, but the tie-dye was too good to exclude.
Shop the matching Rwb Stripe Piqué Shorts ($390).
Even iconic designers have jumped on this trend.
Shop the matching Farrah Organic Cotton-Jersey Shorts ($60).
This brand is one of my new favorites.
Shop the matching Etoile Short ($90).
One for the sporty souls out there.
Shop the matching Tie Shorts ($125).
Tied up and ready to go.
Shop the matching UO Exclusive Sports Trim Bike Short ($39).
Okay, one more bike-short version because look at that sweatshirt!
Next up, check out the gutsy new trend that is also in the running to replace all your leggings this summer.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.