There’s a sporty style mood in the air this summer. If you follow fashion-leaning content creators, you may have noticed more three-stripe motifs featuring in “outfit of the day” posts – ditto baseball caps, trainers and rugby polos. The preferred styling method for these sportif staples? Pairing them with regular pieces like shirts, ballet flats and elevated leather handbags – to seamlessly incorporate athletic flair into everyday, rather than go full gym-core.
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It’s a proposition that, for several seasons, has emerged on the runways; via track tops and layered camis at Miu Miu spring/summer 2025 – and the house’s ongoing collaboration with New Balance, which recently saw Coco Gauff star in a campaign ahead of her upcoming tournaments – as well as balletcore cues at Ferragamo, elevated tanks at Tory Burch, boxing trainers at Stella McCartney and directional polos at Vaquera.
The trick to integrating sportswear into your wardrobe beyond a run or pilates class? Look to what you already have and try low-lift combinations, and don’t be hesitant to try bold colours – for instance, bright Adidas shorts are trending at the moment. Scroll on for some ideas to inspire you.
