Best Athleisure of 2022

What “athleisure” means, why you’ll want to look into it, and what some of the best picks are this year!

If you’ve been keeping an eye on trends this year, chances are you’ve heard the word “athleisure” thrown around. It’s a clear mix of the words “athletic” and “leisure,” and typically refers to clothing, but it’s still a new phrase, so you may not know too much else about it!

Well, never fear! You came to the right place to learn more about athleisure wear. In this article, we’ll explain what athleisure is, how to style an athleisure look, and even include some of our favorite picks to add to your wardrobe if you want to wear some of the best athleisure looks of 2022 for the remainder of the year.

Keep reading to find out why athleisure wear will be the perfect fit for you, whether you consider yourself active or not!

Here’s how we’ll be breaking down the best athleisure of 2022:

• Discussing what athleisure is
• Why and how the trend became popular
• The best ways to style yourself for the athleisure aesthetic
• Some of our top athleisure outfit picks for the rest of this year!

What is Athleisure?

The basic idea behind athleisure, a trend that has only continued to grow in popularity, is to find clothing that is both comfortable and durable. Though the actual word “athleisure” may still sound new to you, it has been added to the dictionary!

These qualities are vital in any workout wear, but the style also works as loungewear, hence the name. The style has become perfectly acceptable as a casual fit for going to grab a meal or coffee. You could even style athleisure wear for work!

Purchasing “athleisure” clothes, therefore, does not just mean getting some things you’ll only ever use to workout, it means expanding your wardrobe with some great, multi-purpose items! If you have a super busy schedule, or even just like the style of it, you’ll definitely want to invest in this trend.

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Whether you want to go for a walk or a run, Dona Jo will have you covered and looking cute for everyone to see! Check out hayloyoga’s Instagram page to see how she rocked this matching set for a motherhood moment! She chose the Sunshine Polo in Black and a matching skirt!

Though athleisure is not necessarily a new word or concept, the trend gaining so much traction has definitely been a much more recent development. Rather than a niche aesthetic, this style is now incredibly well-known and well-liked— and for good reason!

The style is essentially the perfect combination of comfy and cute, and it’s versatile by nature. When wearing athleisure clothes, you could be ready for a day at the gym, at home, or out on the town. There’s also no set-in-stone way to follow the trend, so a lot of it is up to interpretation and allows for a lot of individuality.

This is just one of many reasons why athleisure has become so popular. In addition to the overall look and versatility, athleisure is also flexible in other ways— we’re talking specifically about the fabric.

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The best athleisure wear is super flexible— and so are our clothes! See how karlatafra on Instagram styles her Shakira Skirt in White Lily with a black sports bra!

Textile technology has improved greatly in recent years, and there are a lot of resulting upsides in this area of apparel specifically. Now your workout wear can be stretchier, more breathable, more lightweight, and more durable.

That’s not all, either! The fabric can now be waterproof and sweat-wicking, as well as reduce odors and protect from dirt. It’s a pretty good bargain, especially if you’re going to be wearing these clothes for more than just workouts.

How to Style— Best Athleisure for 2022

So, what’s the best way to wear athleisure, and what are some of the clothing items we would recommend? Well, there were a lot of athleisure trends this summer, but now as the seasons change it’s important to stay up to date.

Don’t worry—  athleisure is still super trendy, and is currently bigger than ever before. If you already got into athleisure wear this past summer or even earlier, you can definitely keep using any items you might have purchased already. 

Hopefully, you’ve tried the athleisure aesthetic and are excited about it. But there’s nothing wrong with wanting to make sure you stay on top of trends.

The biggest and most important thing to remember when going for an athleisure look is that you want to pay attention to both function and fashion. Tip the scales too far to either side and we’re no longer looking at athleisure.

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Pairing a jacket with some activewear is a good example of a good balance— layers are always a great idea when you may be switching between activities, especially when the weather gets colder. The Dona Jo Instagram may only be teasing our fall collection for now, but there are plenty of jackets to choose from up on site already!

And speaking of activities, that’s another key feature of it— you can lean into the athletic or leisure side of things however much you want, and it’s definitely great to create a versatile look with this trend, but it will be nice to have a good idea of what you’re doing before you dress for the day, so that way you can accessorize accordingly.

Accessorizing is, of course, necessary for a trendy look, though you may feel a bit odd going to the gym with jewelry on. There’s plenty of accessories that would pair well with some of the best athleisure looks of 2022— sunglasses, a hat, even a backpack could elevate the look a lot!

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Never underestimate the power of a good accessory! Instagram user ffnff looks fit to walk the runway here, when she’s really headed for the field! Rock the same look with the Skirted Legging in Black and a matching Cross Bra. Any and all accessories are up to you, however!

If you really want to elevate your athleisure looks for 2022, however, we do have countless options at Dona Jo for you to choose from, such as the ones showcased above!

But it’s all about what you want, at the end of the day! Athleisure is a broad trend, so take this new word and run with it— literally! Get creative, mix pieces and fabrics that you wouldn’t usually picture together; that’s athleisure!

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Here are some more Dona Jo athleisure items that would be perfect for the tennis court, or anywhere else, for all ages! Instagram user kylieemark is shown here on the Dona Jo Instagram page styling our Soar Skirt in Elira with a white Match Tank. Both of these items are great athleisure wear, and would add a lot to your wardrobe!

However, if you want something more concrete to go off of, hopefully this article gave you some ideas about where to look.