How to style up your workout wear

The capsule

To prove this point I picked out a capsule selection of workout wear, layering pieces, wardrobe classics and basic accessories to put together just a small snapshot of possibilities for combining these items in different outfits. You’ll notice the minimal colour palette but this offers up an easy way to start a capsule type wardrobe to allow you to mix and match with ease.

School run style

Luxe joggers take you from playdates to parks then smarten up with a blazer for a coffee date.

Park life

Jog, sprint or just stretch it out in style with statement sports leggings and keep snug until you warm up in this cosy fleece.

Fleece hoody + Pink legging + Trainers
all c/o George

Forget forking out on a sports jacket for the to-from the workout walk and instead choose a parka to top it off that will also work well for the school run and – importantly for mums of younger ones – is showerproof and has a hood for brolly-free buggy-pushing.

Midriff-baring is of course optional.

Quilted parka + Sports bra top + Pink legging + Trainers
all c/o George

The slogan tee

Tees emblazoned with statements are no new thing but can still add a quirky spin to a look when worn in the right way and ‘Don’t Give Up’ seems particularly fitting at this time of year when perhaps those resolutions may be struggling.

Take a simple t-shirt designed for down-time and repurpose it for a dressier look with edge. I paired this charcoal tee  with the lighter grey marl skirt and brought the look together by topping and tailing with slick black. The smooth leather trim on the blazer and the classic pointed courts match to give the outfit polish.

Roll the cuffs before stepping out of the door; a flash of wrist will flatter everyone and it’s those finishing touches that make an outfit look styled.

Leather look trim blazer + Slogan tee + Thin knit pencil skirt + Fringed bag
all c/o George
Pointed courts, Daniel (also here)

Sweatshirt style

Take the sweatshirt from the gym to the school run. Just switch up the bottom half.

Keep it chic in monochrome and top off with a pom pom beanie. These suede-look trousers look as fab with heels as they do with trainers.

It’s all in the texture. Ribbed fabric with a raised slogan adds subtle detail to keep it interesting.

Luxe-lounging

The key to luxury-looking loungewear? Shades of grey. You only have to glance at higher end loungewear brands to see a trend for chalky greys and whites in soft knits and jersey layers.

When your toddler wants in on the photoshoot but didn’t get the loungewear memo…!

Roll neck cape jumper + Long sleeve top + Marl jogger
all c/o George

Sofa to school run

There’s no escaping my love of a faux fur gilet and this one works well for layering (under or even over a coat – see my instagram) as it’s not too heavyweight and has a v front which feels less overwhelming than fur up to your chin and is shorter than some which is better for leg lengthening.

Take the ‘grey is for lounging‘ rule and apply it here also for a look you can cosy up on the sofa in then race to school pick up and still look presentable. I finished this with a simple layered chain necklace over the roll neck to make the look more considered and a little less lounge.

Roll neck sweater + Faux fur gilet + Marl jogger + Trainers + 3 chain necklace (in store)
all c/o George

Head over to George at ASDA’s instagram page where I’m sharing my workout wear to daywear style tips in an instagram takeover.