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Read moreFavorite and Most Flattering Activewear Styles
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Photo: Kelly Fogel Photography, SHIFT Mind, Body, Soul Wellness event.
Doing something active each day is as important to me as brushing my teeth. With our stay-at-home way of life these past few months, I had to find creative ways to keep my body moving, and adopted some new rituals to stay fit. Now that summer is here and things are opening up, it’s a great time to get outside.
Going on a run can mean running errands or taking a jog on the beach; either way, I have some great styles that will help you look good as you get moving! In my latest monthly feature for Who What Wear, “We're in Our 50s and Swear By These 5 Activewear Looks,” Janet Gunn The Grateful Gardenia and I once again share a few of our curated favorites for getting out and about. Read on to see the trends I am currently loving!
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Biking, Hiking, Walking
When out for a leisure bike-ride or a fresh-air hike, a full-length legging or breathable jogger with a light-weight top keeps me looking and feeling cool. Try knotting an oversized t-shirt or tank to go from basic to a bit more style!
Beach Riot Piper Legging
I always love a good floral legging!
Nike Air Max 270 React
Varley Century 2.0 Leggings
Home Workout
Make-shift home-gyms and online class streaming have definitely enjoyed a moment these past few months. When doing my home-based workouts, I like to either wear sheer, loose-fitting tops with a bralette underneath or a quick-dry tank to make sure I have options to cool down if I start to overheat.
Alo Yoga High-Waist Cargo Biker Short
Sand and Surf
The beach is the perfect spot to get active by running, walking, or jumping waves. When oceanside, I like to keep it fresh with white, light colors or floral patterns. Shoes… are optional.
Walking/Running
For a mild cardio walk, a pair of joggers or trending tie-dye sweats (DIY or store-bought!) keep things comfortable and relaxed. For a run, I mix it up a bit with a bike-short or a patterned legging to show off a bit of flair. And, of course, a solid, stylish shoe that can walk or run the distance with me.
Pilates/Yoga/Rolling
Pilates, yoga, or foam roller? All of the above, please! As I get older it’s important to stay flexible! I like a 3/4 length legging that moves with me, paired with a tank or a t-shirt that is long enough to not ride up as I bend and stretch. The pastel legging trend is perfect for foam rolling in the garden!
Alo Yoga 7/8 High-Waist Airbrush Legging
Run-around-town
Now that I am finally able to run-around-town a bit more these days, I want activewear outfits that will keep me comfortable and stylish while staying safe. Matching sweat-sets, or joggers worn with a coordinating tee, both offer chic style and comfort. Throwing a kimono-style cardigan over athleisure wear can add an element of boho flair to complete the look. And, don’t forget to add the hottest fashion statement of the moment… a face mask!
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I hope you found some new versatile pieces you can wear that will take you from a hike or a bike ride to a walk around town. And, don’t forget that mask! A fashionable face covering is a must-have side-kick to keep you safe while staying active!
xxMelissa
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Photo: Kelly Fogel Photography, SHIFT Mind, Body, Soul Wellness event.
Who What Wear Feature + Comfy Chic Fashion
With the new normal of “staying home” and “social distancing,” these days have been quite a challenging adjustment! Most of us are now working from home and seeing no one outside of our immediate family from the waist down, so it’s tempting to put less thought into getting dressed. I have found that setting a daily routine is very helpful to get motivated and although I am wearing mostly comfy chic clothes, it feels good to get ready.
The decision of what to wear each day has certainly gotten easier the past couple of weeks. Janet Gunn of The Grateful Gardenia and I recently wrote a timely article for Who What Wear titled, “We’re in Our 50s Working From Home and Are Relying on These 7 Cozy Items” about how to stay cozy in style while laying low or working from home. Read on to see the quarantine chic pieces we’ll be wearing that inspire us to get out of our pajamas and manage our days. I also put together a list below so you can easily take advantage of some great sales going on now.
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Work-from-home (WFH), now made official with its own acronym, is going to be the new norm for a while so we wanted to share some of our favorite ways to be comfortable and chic when working remotely and social distancing.
Since we both conduct business out of our home offices on the regular, we have first-hand experience with the challenges of staying focused and on task when remote working. We know there may be the temptation to stay in your pajamas all day long… we get that. However, we felt it was our duty to share a piece of good advice. Before you start your at-home workday, change out of the pj’s you slept in the night before; making this transition signals to your brain that you are ready to kick it into boss-babe mode. This small decision is one of the best ways to motivate and create a positive structure and routine for the day ahead.
We are here to inspire you to get dressed with our top favorite cozy picks below. Most of these items can be mixed and matched, ready to take you from working in the house to stepping outside for a walk or a quick trip to stock up at the market!
TOPS
Let’s start at the top…for the ultimate in comfy think sweatshirts, cozy sweaters, t-shirts, and button-ups. For a bit of a chic twist, try throwing on a kimono style as an option to a long sweater-coat.
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BOTTOMS
Pictured on Melissa Meyers: Jeans by MOTHER
It’s all about fabric with extra stretch when choosing jeans or pants to wear WFH. You want to be comfortable whether sitting behind your desktop, or curled up on the couch with your laptop.
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ATHLEISURE
A style once reserved just for the gym or a fitness class, athleisure has made its way into our daily life. It’s the perfect choice for transitioning from an at-home workout to at-home working.
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OFF DUTY SWEAT-SETS
Pictured on Melissa Meyers: Sweatpants and sweatshirt by Sundry; on Janet Gunn: Sweatpants and sweatshirt by Aviator Nation
Thanks to a plethora of stylish brands out there, sweat-sets are a favorite in chic comfort that is anything but frumpy!
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LOUNGEWEAR
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The next best thing to staying in your pajamas all day…trading your sleepwear for loungewear! Think luxurious silk sets for a comfortable glamour vibe when there’s no need to leave the house.
ON YOUR FEET
While we love a cozy pair of socks to keep our tootsies warm as we shuffle around the house, it’s also nice to have a comfortable shoe to keep close by for that quick trip to grab the mail, run to the store or simply to step outside and get some fresh air. Our favorite styles are fashion slides and slipper styles.
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We hope these ideas inspire you to pull some outfits together or shop for a few new cozy stay-at-home pieces. Comfy and chic never looked so good!
xo Melissa & Janet
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