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Must-Have Women’s Athleisure Essentials for Your Wardrobe

Must-Have Women’s Athleisure Essentials for Your Wardrobe

Jan 7, 2022

Looking to freshen up your wardrobe for the new year? Hibbett | City Gear has all the women’s athleisure essentials you need to live your best life in style and on trend. The remote work week is still going strong in 2022 so take advantage of those home office days, or weekends around the house and about town, in apparel and footwear staples from the leaders in athleisure: Nike, Jordan, adidas and Puma. Plus shop new styles from slept-on brands like Juicy Couture, New Balance and Champion. Mix and match pieces, experiment with color, and try new styles like these this year!

Athletic Leggings

Let’s all agree that leggings (and yoga pants) are the ultimate wardrobe staple. They’re comfortable, flattering, you can wear them out and to the gym or sport them as loungewear. Choose a pair of these hard-working pants in an athleisure style you can literally wear anywhere. Style them with a fitted or loose tee, a shacket or windbreaker, and sneakers or slip-ons.

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Oversized Tees

In the 90s and early 2000s, tight-fitting tees, tank tops layered over tank tops and tube tops were prevelant in pop culture and fashion. Thank goodness that a couple years ago the loose-fitting tee came on the style scene. This year baggy, boyfriend and relaxed-fit tee shirts continue enjoying their time in the spotlight. Style those roomy tops with joggers, biker shorts, ankle length leggings, or jeans.

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Fashion Bike Shorts

Women’s cycling shorts are a great fashion transition piece, blurring that athletic-fashion line — and rightfully so. You don’t even need to own a Peloton to enjoy the curve-hugging fit of a pair of cycling shorts. Wear them with a cropped tee or sweatshirt, or layer them with a blouse, jacket and comfy pair of flats for a luxe look. Need a couple more ideas on how to wear bikers? Check out our ideas for styling bike shorts this year.

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Pullovers

What’s more comfortable than a fleece, cotton or French Terry-lined hoodie or pullover? Layer these warm pieces over T-shirts, tanks or sports bras for your daily workout, your snuggle shesh on the couch catching up on the latest RHONY or SATC — or wear your pullovers as an accessory layer by tying them around your waist.

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Jogging Suits

The thing that’s hot about sweat sets is how fire you’ll look in them. Brands like Juicy Couture and jogging suits in general are making a huge comeback, so don’t be afraid to embrace the matchy-matchy sets in colorful patterns, tie-dye or all-over graphics.

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Athleisure Dresses

Looking for a super laid-back dress that passes the vibe check? Casual dresses for the win! Finish any dress look with chunky boots, slides, sandals or sneakers. Add earrings and a stack of bracelets. Layer the outfit with a pullover or denim jacket, and *boom.* There’s nothing these easy, breezy dresses can’t do.

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Sports Bras

Let’s agree to keep the girls supported in 2022 by recognizing that one bra does not work for all situations. Is your resolution to run a marathon this year? Make sure you have a comfortable high-support bra. Wanna get your sun salutation on? Perfect, that downward dog needs a bra made for lower-impact sports. Need an all-around good option for walking and weightlifting? Try a medium-support bra. Wear with a traditional athleisure outfit, or use them in place of a tee. Show off those hard-earned abs or that voluptuous cleavage by pairing your sports bra with an open jacket and a pair of leggings.

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Sneakers

We’re obsessed with our Superstars and Vapor Max, but in 2022 we’re saying “Yes” to more retro styles like the Nike Daybreak and bright colors like in the Nike Air Force 1 Shadow. And when we’re feeling like elevating our fits even further, we’re down to snag a chunkier shoe like the Reebok Club C x Cardi B.

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Slip-on Shoes

What’s simpler than sneakers? Slip-on shoes! (And you should have both styles in your closet.) Brands like UGG, Birkenstock and Crocs will keep your feet cradled in comfort year-round thanks to their functionality, style range and ergonomic features. Don’t be afraid to wear those UGG slippers in the summer (the boots got started in the California surfing community!), your Crocs Clogs in the winter and your Birkentock shoes anytime.

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