Last updated on August 24, 2019
If you’re a woman who loves being active and sporty, you’ll know that we didn’t always have good options for sporting clothes. They were either not made with the female body in mind, or were overly exposing or just plain ugly. But that is all changing in the past decade and now we have some amazing pieces that are setting the trends and the grounds for what will be happening in the future for this type of clothing.
Strappy bras
Sports bras have been a sensitive subject for many because, for the longest time, they weren’t doing their job at all. But the newest trend, besides the better support, is all the ways the straps are weaved to create a decorative pattern. Sports bras usually have much thicker straps and are often racer-back, so good luck hiding them if you don’t want them poking out of your shirt. However, manufacturers have realized that you can have multiple thin straps instead of two big ones to give support, so creative lattice designs are created that make you proud to show off the sports bra under a shirt or on its own.
Ballerina within
Not only are ballet classes now becoming insanely popular with people who absolutely don’t dance ballet, but fashion is turning in the same direction. It’s no wonder, as ballet and other dances were the first steps to combining sports with aesthetics. Ballet dancers require clothing that will keep their bodies warm in between rehearsals and while they’re waiting to go on stage, which is also useful in other sports. Also, the classic ballerina colors of nude, black and light pink are making their way into the sports fashion world with ease and everyone is going crazy about them.
Crop tops
Finally, we have something that is more than just wearing a bra but doesn’t cover you completely. Regular crop tops aren’t made to be athletic in, but a sports crop top moves together with your body and allows you the maximum comfort and efficiency. They are perfect for yoga or body balance classes where it’s very important to see the line of your muscles, but also for any regular activity where you want to be able to cool off and not wear a big, baggy shirt – because there really isn’t anything in between. They pair great with leggings if you want to stay partially covered up, but also with things like sports skirts.
Inclusive sizing
The sports industry is really leading the charge of inclusive sizing, with not only big, mainstream brands making inclusive clothing (looking at you, Nike!), but plenty of small, independent brands that have decided that enough is enough when it comes to sports clothing only being available to women up to a size 8. This isn’t only a fashion statement, it’s a life statement because plus size women have for a very long time felt like they don’t belong in the sports world because there was literally nothing for them to wear while working out.
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