When the trend of “athleisure,” also known as “sporty chic,” came into style, it had every lazy person raving.  But the excitement included the idea that someone could just throw on sweatpants and look “sporty chic.” That is not the case. 

Teens used to be embarrassed of their mothers sporting a casual dress with tennis shoes. Now, in big cities, high-fashion sporty sneakers match perfectly with a T-shirt dress and chunky necklace. Or better yet, match skinny jeans with a crop top and white Adidas style tennis shoes.

This doesn’t mean rocking tennis shoes to an after-work cocktail party is appropriate. The best option for this occasion is high heels or wedges.

Athleisure doesn’t only mean pairing tennis shoes with a casual outfit. It can also involve the trick of using leggings in a daily routine. 

If one does it the right way, bystanders won’t second-guess the outfit.

Autumn presents many sneaky tricks for the early mornings when the idea of skinny jeans sounds revolting.

Oversized sweaters are always a go-to and have continued to be incorporated into high-end, street-style.  A chunky, cowl-neck sweater matched with leggings and knee-high boots is the easiest choice and can offer a casual look for a chilly day of classes on campus.

Hope still exists for the working bees who instead require business-casual looks. 

Fast-fashion retailers like H&M and Zara have saved many people’s lives with what some people call “adult sweatpants,” or a pair of leggings that has texture, pattern or fabric that looks a little dressier than denim jeans.

The newest fad is pleather, which can be paired with a blazer and moderate length V-neck, making you ready for the morning meeting that arrived a little too early.

As the weather begins to get colder and shorts become non-reliable, these easy tips will wipe away any worries.

Take advantage of the sporty-chic trend while it’s still around, and maybe give the sweatpants and pencil skirts a day off.