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9 Chic Activewear Brands To Shop So You Can Sweat It Out In Style

Work it out - by Pema Bakshi
  • 08 Sep 2020
9 Chic Activewear Brands To Shop So You Can Sweat It Out In Style

We've gone through many fashionable phases of lockdown. From luxury sweatpants, to an overload of layered jewellery, to tie-dye anything. But one trend that will always be in fashion — largely because it's still our main excuse for leaving the house — is activewear.

Whether you’re a runner, yogi, weightlifter, or simply like to take a daily stroll with your dog, the right fitness gear is out there for you. And since it's an industry that has really taken off in recent years, more and more brands are bringing fashion into the mix, so you can still look good while you sweat it out in the (at-home) gym. 

Here are the brands that we've been shopping to help us reach out step counts.

 Best Designs: Spell

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This Byron Bay favourite made its foray into activewear recently, and not only are the designs true to the brand's chic, bohemian prints, but the silhouettes are insanely comfortable. The sets are also manufactured using recycled fibres to aid in reducing landfill. 

Spell & The Gypsy

Spell Wild Bloom 7/8 Leggings, $119; aus.spell.co

Best Luxury: The Upside

The Upside

Cult Australian activewear brand The Upside has always been a go-to for those of us who like a bit of luxury, but don't want to sacrifice functionality. 

Upside bra

The Upside Tiger Paola Bra, $89; theupside.com

Best Basics: Lululemon

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Lululemon  has been a front-runner in the activewear game for years, and one of the reasons is because of its incredibly versatile range. Whether you prefer yoga, running or training, they've got an option for everyone.

Lululemon bra

Lululemon Enlite Bra, $119; lululemon.com.au

Best Size-Inclusive: girlfriend collective

Girlfriend Collective

With a wonderfully inclusive size range from XXS-6XL and a spectrum of very chic colours, girlfriend collective is not only aesthetically on point, but also ahead in the sustainability field. Since their beginning, the brand has utilised recycled water bottles to produce its fabric. We're swooning.

Girlfriend Collective

Girlfriend Collective Plum Compressive High-Rise Leggings, $95 AUD Approx; girlfriend.com

Best Sustainable: Nagnata

Nagnata

Homegrown brand Nagnata has been a smash hit since its inception into the activewear-meets-fashion market. And there aren't many pieces from the brand's ever so chic collection that we wouldn't wear outside of working out.

Nagnata shorts

Nagnata Suki Houndstooth Biker Short, $170; nagnata.com

Best International: Free People

Free People

Free People is such an iconic brand and so it's no wonder their activewear is killer. 

Free People Bra

Free People Square Neck Good Karma Bra, $65 AUD Approx; freepeople.com

Best All-Rounder: Nimble

Nimble

Developed by two besties, Nimble quickly became a must-buy for all activewear lovers. The brand not only has great basics, but they're committed to developing their sustainable practices which we love. 

Nimble Tank

Nimble Speed It Up Tank, $59; nimbleactivewear.com

Best Athleisure: P.E Nation

P.E Nation

Famed for their retro-inspired designs, P.E Nation is the brand to go to for instant cool factor. Whether it's a printed jacket or bold colour-block leggings, these styles flow seamlessly into regular daywear. 

P.E Nation Jacket

P.E Nation Point Score Jacket, $219; pe-nation.com

Best Maternity: Cotton On Body

Cotton On Body Maternity

Most activewear, while comfortable, can be rather restricting and for those in search of maternity activewear (that still looks cute) then look no further than Cotton On Body. 

Cotton On Body maternity activewear

Cotton On Body Maternity So Soft Tights, $39.99; cottonon.com

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