If there is one style trend I've learned to embrace, it is
athleisure. And this is coming from the girl who loves a good excuse to get all
dolled up. I've been obsessed with Lululemon for over a decade now, but my
collection of barre to bar clothing now extends to other athleisure brands
including UK brand Sweaty Betty in all its Union Jack geometric glory, LornaJane for the line's easy to wear open-back tops, and yogi brand Alo for its ultra-slimming
leggings. Sweaty Betty, Lorna Jane, and Alo are not that far off from Lululemon—each
line is based around making moisture wicking fabric look chic enough to wear
while running errands post-workout. Their aesthetic is one that I gravitate
toward as a 30-something woman who has embraced the
yoga-leggings-are-actual-pants movement. But, lately I've been gravitating
toward an athleisure style that’s a bit more retro—one that’s more Run DMC than
eighties-era jazzercise.
The iconic Adidas Originals Firebird track jacket became a
thing several decades ago with the rise of hip-hop. This now-timeless jacket is
having a bit of a moment and is being paired over fitted dresses, with sequined
tuxedo pants, atop denim joggers, and over colorful rompers. It can be layered
over a hoodie, paired with a silk blouse, or thrown over a graphic tee. It may
be a throwback, but in no way does the Firebird jacket feel dated. I recently
picked one up at a style event at my local Nordstrom. The session was called “Haute
Sport” and promised to report on the latest athleisure trends. No surprise
here, Adidas is where it’s at. Some of my favorite pieces from the show
included sparkly platform Converse sneakers, a sunny yellow Adidas logo tank, a
white triple stripe crop top, and a sporty marc Jacobs cross-body bag with a
bevy of interchangeable bold-patterned straps. But the pièce de résistance was
easily the Adidas track SST jacket, an updated version of the now vintage Firebird which has been made anew with additional brilliant white piping that gives it a little extra flare… a sure-to-become staple in my athleisure
wear wardrobe.
Here’s the loot.
The Look: Adidas SST Track Jacket, Nordstrom. Zella Leggings, Nordstrom. White Slub Tee, Sanctuary. Metallic Fleming Cross Body Bag, Tory Burch. Sequin Sneakers, Keds.
