15 Chic Activewear Pieces You Can Wear Beyond the Gym

For the longest time, I had zero activewear in my closet. Eventually, I "upgraded" to having one pair of black leggings—which I only wore when working out. I convinced myself that exercise clothes weren't really my vibe, and every time I browsed the category, nothing ever felt aligned with my personal style.
Over the last year, I decided to finally look for activewear that didn't just feel like activewear—pieces I'd be as happy to wear to Pilates as I would while running errands. I ended up finding a whole new generation of brands that are focused on designing just that, such as Adanola, Vang Athletica, Exercere, 437, CSB, Form, and Set Active. Through my research, I realized that retailers like Gap, Aritzia, and Reformation all have in-house lines of their own too (Gapfit, Golden, and Ref Active).
Below, a roundup of chic, elevated options that still look put together beyond the gym.
It's worth taking a look at the whole Gapfit line for basics.
The brand Norba feels like the blueprint for chic activewear.
Beyond Yoga is one of my favorites.
A Port de Bras workout dress.
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