A pair of jean shorts, an adorable letterman’s jacket, and a baseball cap to tie it off – can you think of anything cuter (or more comfortable)? The sporty, chic trend has taken’the fashion world by force this year, and we’ve got the how-to guide to ROCK this style. Ready to show off your sporty side? Check out these 4 simple steps below!
#1 Mix and Match Your Outfit
The most important thing about rocking the sporty chic trend is ALWAYS to mix and match between sporty and chic. You don’t want to overdo it with the sporty style or you’ll look like you’re really headed to the gym. On the other hand, wear too much chic apparel and no one will notice your sporty side. The perfect blend will have a few items from each side of the fence. That being said, here’s some of the must-have sporty chic items and how to pair them perfectly.
Sports Jackets
The easiest way to go from casual to sporty chic is to throw on a sports jacket. This could be a cute jacket from a popular sports brand like Nike or Adidas, or it could resemble a letterman’s jacket. It’s easy to mix and match with a sports jacket, but our absolute favorite style is the one shown above – a cute sports jacket paired with an adorable pair of shorts. Could also be styled with a skirt, dress, or jeans easily.
Relaxed Pants
Both sweatpants and jogging pants are excellent options for the sporty chic trend (or any other kind of pants you might wear to the gym). To make these relaxed pants look a little more chic, pair them with a cute crop top like the one shown here.
Sporty Dresses
What lady doesn’t love a dress? Well now you can have your cake and eat it, too, with a sporty chic dress that completes the sporty trend in one simple step. Just make sure your dress of choice has a sports theme – nothing flared or too girly. Try a dress with a sports team (like the one shown here) or just a plain colored one.
Sneakers
With the sporty chic trend, you should almost always wear a pair of sneakers. Unless, of course, you are drenched in sporty apparel already; for example, a pair of sweatpants and a crop top finished off with a letterman’s jacket. This outfit should be completed with a pair of heels to offset the sportiness.
#2 Accessorize Right
When it comes to the sporty chic trend, you definitely don’t want to grab your favorite handbag or clutch, and you certainly don’t want to throw on your finest pair of gold earrings. The sporty chic trend really only calls for 3 accessories:
- A backpack is always a great option. Not only is it cute and easy to wear, but has tons of storage space for all your essentials.
- Boho bags are another great option, but just be careful not to clash with your outfit. Boho bags are typically made with wild or funky designs that won’t match the rest of your look, so go for a one-colored bag.
- A baseball cap is the best way to tie off the sporty chic look – not to mention they are ridiculously adorable in every way shape and form!
#3 Perfect Hairstyle
One of the best things about the sporty chic trend is it doesn’t call for complicated hairstyles or anything fancy. With this style, the simpler, the better. After all, who heads to softball practice with a beautifully curled updo? Try and stick with ponytails and buns. Low buns, high ponytails, ponytails with braids, side buns – anything that has a simple, sporty look.
#4 Minimal Makeup
Ask yourself this question: Would you go to the gym wearing a pound of makeup? Of course not! So why would you pair your most extensive makeup routines with a crop top and jogging shorts? Keep the makeup as minimal as possible. Try to avoid putting any eye makeup on besides a bit of mascara. If you absolutely must put on eye shadow, try a lighter shade. Same goes for lipstick!
Pulling off the sporty chic trend is simple. In fact, a lot of your workout clothes can easily be transformed into a trendy outfit you can wear downtown. What’s some of your favorite sporty chic outfits?
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