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\nFold-over flares are trending over leggings this season (Fabletics\/PA)<\/p>\n
There\u2019s something about winter that makes getting to the gym feel harder \u2013 maybe it\u2019s the cold mornings and dark evenings – but good activewear can do wonders for motivation.<\/p>\n
So here are the biggest gym-wear trends to know this winter \u2013 from the new shape of leggings to the shoes that everyone\u2019s wearing outside of spin class.<\/p>\n
Fold-over flares and asymmetric tops<\/b><\/p>\n
“While leggings will always reign supreme,” says Fabletics\u2018 director of buying Frances Fountain, “we have seen a real shift towards fold-over, wide-leg workout pants \u2013 they\u2019re comfy, flattering and feel fresh after seasons of skin-tight styles.”<\/p>\n
\nFold-over flares are trending over leggings this season (Fabletics\/PA)<\/p>\n
After years of compressive leggings, the pendulum has definitely swung the other way. The return of the flared silhouette brings a sense of the Noughties back to studio dressing, particularly for yoga and Pilates.<\/p>\n
Tops, meanwhile, are going more avant-garde and more feminine.<\/p>\n
“Lightweight layering pieces are having a moment,” says Fountain. “We love ruched cross-back designs for that new Pilates girl vibe, and off-shoulder sweats are super cute for throwing on before or after class.”<\/p>\n
Figure-hugging tops with more design details like intricate straps or asymmetric necklines are trending, and elevate your gym look into something that doesn\u2019t look like you\u2019re recycling an old pyjama top.<\/p>\n
Head-to-toe burgundy<\/b><\/p>\n
Burgundy has been dubbed the colour of the season for this winter, and it\u2019s now finally migrated to gym wear.<\/p>\n
“Burgundy is huge!” says Fountain, “you\u2019re seeing it everywhere on the high street, and now it\u2019s officially gym-approved too.”<\/p>\n
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Deep, earthy tones like chocolate, plum and forest green are this season\u2019s go-tos.<\/p>\n
“We are also loving Christmassy hues done in a modern way,” says Fountain. “Deep greens, rich reds and warm, festive shades feel perfect for winter workouts.”<\/p>\n
Cable-knit sweats and soft fleeces<\/b><\/p>\n
Cable knit may sound counterproductive as an activewear fabric, but ribbed wool and boucl\u00e9-style knits are dominating gym wear layers – just look at Kendall Jenner\u2019s viral Alo Yoga collaboration, which leans heavily into these soft-focus textures.<\/p>\n
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“For me, it\u2019s all about winter comfort,” says Fountain, “I\u2019m living in cosy fleece jumpers and soft sweats that still look put-together.”<\/p>\n
She says anything “super soft, easy to throw on and just the right amount of cropped”, is this season\u2019s biggest outerwear trend.<\/p>\n
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The cropped-fleece silhouette, which sits neatly above high-waisted leggings or fold-over flares is becoming the unofficial uniform of post-workout coffee runs.<\/p>\n
Cosy, but cool enough to wear all day long.<\/p>\n
Hybrid trainers<\/b><\/p>\n
So if you haven\u2019t clocked so far, versatility is leading the trends this season, and trainers are no longer confined to the gym floor.<\/p>\n
Fountain says: “it\u2019s less about gym-only trainers this year and more about hybrid sneakers you can wear anywhere.”<\/p>\n
It\u2019s the shift we\u2019ve seen across fashion, functional comfort reimagined as part of an everyday uniform.<\/p>\n
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“Around the office, we are all pairing Nike Air Rifts with our activewear \u2013 they give that sporty-street mix we love,” she says.<\/p>\n
Retro styles like slimline trainers or the new \u2018sneakerina\u2019 are also big. “T90s and Speedcat ballet slippers are huge right now,” Fountain notes \u2013 a nod to the 2000s sports aesthetic that\u2019s finding its way back into Pilates studios and beyond.<\/p>\n
So the guideline for trainer trends this season is to find something that looks as good with a trench coat and coffee as it does on the treadmill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s something about winter that makes getting to the gym feel harder \u2013 maybe it\u2019s the cold mornings…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":203819,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[18,117,19,17],"class_list":{"0":"post-203818","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"tag-eire","9":"tag-entertainment","10":"tag-ie","11":"tag-ireland"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/115624213673302889","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=203818"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203818\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/203819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=203818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=203818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=203818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}