Posted by Katie Wright, fashion and beauty editor for the press association
September 13, 2021 01:00
SOMETIMES September is referred to as “the second New Year” and brings with it the feeling of starting from scratch and opening a new page after the excesses of the Christmas season.
Long after school, that new semester feeling still hangs in the air in September, and now “back to school” really means back to the gym – or to the yoga studio, your normal running track or your living room, when you’ve discovered the joys of Home workouts during lockdown.
In the fall, it’s time to change our sportswear, swap shorts for leggings, and add loose layers to warm up.
A breathable jacket or sweatshirt is a must for early morning runs or bike rides, and a cozy hoodie will keep you from shaking at the end of a yin yoga class in the Shavasana pose.
What’s trending in the world of fitness fashion? Animal prints still dominate, and leopard leggings are a must-have this season.
Aside from the radiant summer, cool khaki, autumnal red and gray tones are the color nuances of this season as well as monochrome patterned pieces.
Do you want to train in style? Here is our selection of the hottest activewear this fall …
Matalan Souluxe animal seamless top, £ 12.50; Matalan Souluxe animal seamless leggings, £ 14; Souluxe vest, £ 18; Sneakers, £ 14 (available September)
Lascana Active Crop Top, £ 22; Lascana Active Technical Leggings Khaki, £ 25, Freemans
Dancing leopard halo malala yoga leggings in mono leopard, 69 €
Smartwool Women’s Merino 250 Baselayer Pattern 1/4 Zip, € 109.99; Women’s Merino 250 baselayer patterned bottoms, € 109.99
Sweaty Betty Commuter Slim Long Sleeve Top, £ 75; Velo-padded 7/8 bicycle leggings, £ 115; Bike backpack, £ 95; Kask Mojito helmet, € 169
River Island Brown RI Active leopard print hoodie, € 48
Peachylean Burgundy Sports Bra, £ 27.99 (was £ 34.99); Burgundy high-waisted full body leggings with pockets, £ 52 (shoes, from stylist)
Pour Moi jersey criss-cross back yoga top, coral, £ 19 (was £ 24); Energy Printed Mesh Panel Legging Leopard / Coral, 29 € (previously 34 €)
