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Your 2023 Activewear Style Guide

21 | 12 | 2022

 

Prepping to work on your 2023 New Year resolutions? Joining the gym on your 2023 to-do list?

Maybe you’re just in need of a fresh gym outfit?

 

Whether you’re new to the workout world or are a certified gym goer, complete your workout wardrobe with the PrettyLittleThing guide to all things activewear!

 

Workout Exercise GIF by Openfit

 

First up, let’s discuss what is the different between activewear and sportswear?

Think of activewear as a outfit you’re going to actually workout in, you know the vibe – gym class, evening yoga, jog after work etc.

Compared to sportswear or loungewear which can be seen as more of a fashion/trend led look, especially with the hype around slogan sweats and clean girl aesthetic ATM!

Maybe think of sportswear for casual off-duty vibes and activewear for when you’re taking part in exercise.

 

What is considered activewear?

With all new PLT Sport just dropping onsite, we have you covered when it comes to your activewear wardrobe.

With these easy to wear looks, the activewear outfit vision will be clear!

Prep to level up your gym wear with PLT activewear, here are 5 of our top activewear picks from onsite right now.

 

PRETTYLITTLETHING Grey Marl Sport Seamless Long Sleeve Crop Top

& PRETTYLITTLETHING Grey Marl Sport Seamless Leggings

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Navy Mesh Paneling Cut Out Back Long Sleeve Top &

PRETTYLITTLETHING Navy Sport Mesh Paneling Cycle Short

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Black Sculpt Luxe Racer Neck Sports Crop Top

& Black Sculpt Luxe Ruched Bum Gym Leggings

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Dark Blue Acid Wash Seamless Ribbed Zip Up Cropped Sports Jacket

Dark Blue Acid Wash Seamless Soft Rib Longline Cage Back Top

Dark Blue Acid Wash Soft Rib Seamless High Waist Gym Leggings

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Oatmeal Sculpt Luxe Half Zip

& Oatmeal Sculpt Luxe Detailed Leggings

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What is the most popular activewear?

 Seamless gym leggings and gym tops saw a serious spike in search during 2022 along with racer back sports bras and colour coordinating gym co-ords.

 

Black Seamless Rib Waist Gym Leggings

Grey And Charcoal Two Pack Washed Rib Seamless High Waist Gym Leggings

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Acid Wash Khaki Seamless Ribbed Zip Up Cropped Sports Jacket

Khaki Washed Rib Seamless Sports Bra

Acid Wash Khaki Seamless Soft Rib High Waist Gym Leggings

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What material is best for activewear?

The majority of all activewear will have an elastane fabric blend to ensure movability.

This is usually teamed with polyester which works perfectly for gym wear.

Perks of polyester fabric include it being lightweight, durable and non-absorbent meaning the moisture from your skin will evaporate rather than being drawn into the material.

Gym wear goals!

 

Are PLT leggings squat proof?

If you’re all about the booty goals then you probably spotted the PrettyLittleThing TikTok leggings…

You can read more about the viral PLT leggings here.

But to answer the question, yes! Squat it low with confidence and ease.

 

Shape Black Branded Gym Leggings

Black Sport Sculpt Luxe Booty Shorts

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Can you wear activewear everyday?

Of course.

If off-duty is your vibe then why not style activewear on the daily? Comfortable whilst still serving looks – we’re obsessed.

There are no outfit rules so mix and match your activewear and sportswear for a on-point OOTD.

Opt for a oversized blazer or half zip slogan sweatshirt teamed with gym leggings and trainers – effortless.

 

PRETTYLITTLETHING Blue Sport Embroidered Washed Rib Half Zip Crop Top

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Stone Rib Drawstring Waist Leggings

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Love the Balletcore trend?

Unitards have got to be on your everyday activewear hit list!

Read more about Balletcore here.

 

Black Sculpt Short Sleeve Unitard

Oatmeal Acid Wash Seamless Mini Gym Unitard

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Shopping by shape? We’ve got you covered thanks to #EveryBODYinPLT.

From plus to petite, shape and tall – the PLT activewear figure options are endless.

 

What is the best plus size activewear?

PrettyLittleThing plus size workout clothes are catered to suit your shape.

With everything from on-trend hues to slogan waistbands, these must-have styles can be worked into your existing gym wardrobe or be a starting point when it comes to working out.

 

Plus Black Seamless Zip Up Top

Plus Black Seamless Leggings

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Shop Plus Size Activewear

 

5 ft 4 or under?

Petite Plum Contour Rib Strappy Backless Crop Top

Petite Plum Contour Rib High Waisted Leggings

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Shop Petite Activewear

 

5 ft 9 or over?

Tall Sea Green Contour Rib High Waisted Leggings

Tall Moss Sand Structured Contour Ribbed Leggings

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Shop Tall Activewear

 

Now your outfit is covered, why not complete the look with PLT the finishing touches?

We’re talking PLT approved gym accessories!

 

PRETTYLITTLETHING Black Logo Gym Bag

Multi Neutral 3 Pack Socks

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Pink Foot Pedal Resistance Band

Pink Balance Board

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Ready to update your workout wardrobe?

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