If I’m being frank, I’m not one to traditionally stick to a "New Year’s resolution". I'm proudly Type B, so the phrase has often filled me with a sense of dread. However, this year I’m determined to make a change. With smaller lifestyle changes on my to-do list (make it to more than one reformer class a month, eat healthier—you get the gist), I must say the past two weeks have been pretty successful, for me at least. Having made it to a few 6 am(!) classes, a well-deserved reward was in order. So when the task of testing out every It girl's favourite workout brand, Alo Yoga, landed on my to-do list, it felt like cosmic timing.

Over the years, I’ve been somewhat sceptical of the allure of Alo. A staple of Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber's workout wardrobe (as well as every other chic celebrity and influencer on my feed), I’ve often wondered if these pieces are as life-changing as they're made out to be. Far from an emerging label, the LA-founded brand has been the go-to for the rich and famous since even before the athleisure boom during COVID-19. With its enviable invitation-only gyms, serene wellness experiences and exquisite custom colourways floating on a wave of virality, I’ve often wondered if I, too, could be an Alo girl.

With 10 years of 200-meter sprints under my belt, I’m a touch fussy when it comes to activewear. Constricting sports bras, ill-fitting leggings and unsuitable fabrics are struggles I know all too well, so deviating from my tried-and-true workout gear is something I rarely do.

So when I went to try on Alo's more recent collections, I was pleasantly surprised when I ended up wanting to take everything home. With sports bras ranging from £48 to £78 (there are some cashmere lounge bras, which are priced a tad higher) and leggings from £88 to £168, the brand veers slightly more on the expensive end of the activewear spectrum, which fans of the brand may justify by citing the functional materials chosen to withstand a range of motions whilst being soft to the touch. I stayed true to size throughout my try-on, choosing almost every piece in an S-M, and the trainers in UK 8.

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1. Airbrush Heart Throb Set

My Review: When you think of Alo Yoga, the Airbrush Heart Throb brand leggings are probably the workout set which comes to mind. One of the brand's signature silhouettes, at its core, the design leans rather simplistic. Yet it's the distinctive contrast stitching flowing through the set in sculpting placements that sets this two-piece apart.

Starting with the sports bra, I was beyond impressed. With a gently scooped sweetheart neckline and low-back cut, it's the perfect shape for medium-intensity movement. The medium-level compressed Airbrush fabric held everything right and tight, whilst the soft elasticated underbust band contoured "the girls"; it really felt like a gentle second skin. I tried the wiggle test, a simple yet effective way of deciding whether a piece is big bust-friendly (I typically wear a 30 DD). Much to my surprise, it passed with flying colours. With slight movement, they were constricted, not restricted, and I was able to lean, bend and stretch with ease.

Onto the legging's, I was a touch disappointed. With a high-waisted, full-length finish, the texture of these leggings were reminiscent of the cotton Nike Pro's we all wore at secondary school. The medium compression fabric did nip and tuck (in a second skin type of way rather than a constricted blood flow type of way). However, when testing how they'd work during a 'work-out' (I'd settled on a few squats and star jumps) these leggings began to wiggle down my waist. In speaking to the sales assistant, he advised (if, like me, you fall between sizes, to size down). This will alleviate the dreaded roll or any excessive wiggle room you may have. However, I can't help feeling that had I received these sight unseen, I would have been left a little frustrated as the quality was not quite what I was expecting. Just a little tidbit before you take the plunge.

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2. Airlift Line Up Set

My Review: If you’re an avid follower of celebrity culture, you’ve probably seen the Airlift Line Up set on your For You page at least once or twice. From Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber's best-friend post-workout coffee dates to Kaia Gerber and Bella Hadid's morning hikes, this Alo set is a favourite amongst L.A. It girls. Naturally, I was looking forward to testing it out for myself.

Unfussy in shape, it's the sheen-y, sculpting finish that attracts so much attention. Similar in shape to the Airbrush Heart Throb Bra (see above), the Airlift has a few distinctive features that make it stand out amongst other sports bras I've tried (and I've tried a lot).

With removable cups for added boob support, a functional hook-and-eye closure and skinny adjustable straps, this piece would withstand even the most intense HIIT workout. The flocked band adds visual interest, whilst the subtle contrasting colours make the bra look just that touch chicer. Slightly more compressed than the Airbrush, the Airlift bra flew through the wiggle test. With little to no movement in the bust region, you could easily complete an elbow crunch with no issues.

Now, the leggings are a little different. With sweetheart detailing on the back, they’re less sculpting and do far more heavy lifting than the Airlift. These leggings are super durable. With a snug, compressive fit, they handled my 10 (poorly executed) squats and five star jumps with ease. Somehow, I looked like a pumped gym-goer rather than the sweaty dishevelled mess who’d just tried on half the Alo store. Now, if that doesn’t say "wonder leggings", I don’t know what will.

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3. Airbrush Better Together Bra + Accolade Straight Leg Sweatpant + Alo Runner

My Review: Anyone who knows me well knows that any outfit featuring a straight-leg tracksuit bottom is right up my street. And after all that compression fabric, I was craving comfort, so the Accolade Straight Leg Sweatpant felt like a godsend. Made from a sumptuous French terrycloth-cotton shell and fleece-lined on the inside, they really lived up to the hype. Think of these as your favourite trackies with a luxurious twist.

Now, even for someone who enjoys all things baggy and loose, these were gloriously oversized, so I’d advise you to size down. Grazing the floor on my 5'10" frame (if you’re under 5'5", they may well be far too long—just some food for thought), I paired them with the Airbrush Better Together Bra, and my perfect loungewear combination was created. These bottoms were one of my favourites of everything I tried on; I could see myself shrugging them on for a chilly London day or post-workout class.

Can we talk about the double-layered sports bra for a second? I initially grabbed it as a throw-on piece to try with the bottoms, but I was pleasantly surprised by just how elevated this sports bra looked. Leaning into the layering trend we're seeing everywhere in fashion right now, it felt super comfortable and gloriously supportive. I was secure yet unconstricted, and looked put-together yet pared-back. With only the yellow-and-white colourway available in-store, I placed an order for the black-and-white as I knew it was about to become my newest go-to loungewear piece.

Alongside tracksuit bottoms, trainers were on my hitlist. Whilst the Alo Sunset Sneakers remain a go-to for the fashion set, workout-wise, it was the Alo Runner I was interested in. Designed as a practical running trainer, these shoes have all the features of the perfect exercise shoe: lightweight to carry in a gym bag, a cushioned yet supportive heel, a breathable double-mesh layer to keep your toes cool during high-intensity workouts and springy soles to propel you when you need the extra energy halfway through a 5K. I tried my normal size, and even though one of my feet is slightly larger than the other, there was no pinching, squeezing or claustrophobic toes. I was very impressed.

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I love dresses and skirts, but more often than not, I reach for trousers. Usually, I wear jeans—both straight-leg and baggy styles—but when I want something more elevated, black trousers are my go-to. I typically pair them with ankle-length sock boots, soft leather loafers, and flip-flops. While all of these styles look chic with my trousers, I've been searching for a new shoe pairing that's current, sophisticated, and perfect for autumn 2025. Yesterday, I finally found my style inspiration in Katie Holmes's outfit.

While walking around NYC this week, Holmes wore a mid-length trench coat, a white button-down shirt, a pendant necklace, and black drawstring-waist trousers. In her hand, she held ALO's new Voyage Duffle, which launched on 22nd September. This oversized bag was designed in L.A. by the ALO design house and handcrafted in Florence, Italy, by artisans with generations of experience making fine leather goods. While it's only available in store and not online, we still can't get enough of it. Yes, the new duffle bag made her outfit appear expensive and fresh, but so did what she wore on her feet—square-toe ballet flats. As we all know, classic ballet flats with a rounded toe and vamp bow are a timeless and elegant option, but a square-toe design is what really elevates a simple outfit.

The next time you put on black trousers and want to look luxe, throw on square-toe ballet flats—thank me or Holmes later. Keep scrolling to shop my favourite pairs.

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Trainer trends move fast, but few styles manage to break through the stronghold of established names like Adidas and New Balance. So when a lesser-known brand starts gaining traction among the fashion set, it’s worth paying attention.

Cutting through the noise, yoga and activewear brand Alo has been drumming up a few new fans lately. Trainers with a slim, low-profile silhouette are gaining momentum, offering a sleeker alternative to the chunkier shapes that have dominated in recent years. Alo’s suede pair, with its minimal design and luxe texture, taps directly into this shift.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley caught my attention wearing the brand's Sunset Sneakers (£220), styling hers with a sleek workout look. Next, I spotted Kendall Jenner in the very same style, cementing their status as the trainer to watch. Worn with sports bras and bike shorts, both models underscored the shoes’ athleisure credentials, but their pared-back design also makes them a natural fit with relaxed denim or even a more polished skirt-and-shirt pairing.

It’s not often that a new trainer brand or style manages to cut through the heavyhitters that usually dominate the space, but the early adoption by two of fashion’s most influential dressers suggests Alo may have just launched the next It trainer.

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This week, model and style icon Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stepped out in a chic leggings outfit just as I yearn for some fresh casual styling inspo. Thank you, HW. Opting for an easy errand-running look, Huntington-Whiteley styled her trusty black leggings—which she's often seen dressing up and down for different occasions—with a chocolate brown bomber jacket and a matching brown baseball cap from yoga-wear brand Alo. The model chose fresh white trainers and matching socks to complete her elegant take on athleisure style.

Forgoing a casual oversized hoodie or tattered gym T-shirt, Huntington-Whiteley upgraded her activewear by streamlining her look. Her coordinating jacket and hat reflect the growing brown colour trend that we've seen dominate this winter, resulting in a chic and cohesive yet comfortable outfit that leans into a seasonal trend in the process.

Not one to reserve her leggings solely for the gym, in December the model was spotted styling a pair of simple black leggings with a white T-shirt, denim jacket with exaggerated shoulders and high-heeled, pointed-toe boots to a Formula 1 race in Abu Dhabi. Huntington-Whiteley's ability to dress up her leggings like a pro is seriously impressive, and her looks are all of my boxes for simple January style. 

Read on to shop her latest leggings outfit and discover our edit of the best pairs to shop now.

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Let me just say that Hailey Bieber has really been inspiring the masses with her legging outfits lately. The Pilates-loving model has been busy wearing trendy spring shoes, crew socks, It trainers and half-zip hoodies with leggings, and I'm consistently here to tell you about it. But this time, I'm here to talk about her actual leggings.

Earlier this week, Bieber wore the most chill of legging outfits, and it's hard to not want to be wearing it the second you lay eyes on it. With her oversized sweatshirt, crew socks (per usual) and furry slides, she wore a pair of lounge leggings by celeb-favourite brand Alo Yoga. Lounge leggings are basically extra soft, stretchy and comfortable enough to sleep in. You can also work out in them, but you certainly don't have to. They're often made of knit, space-dye fabric. I own several pairs of Alo Yoga Lounge Leggings, and all I can say is that I hope the brand never stops making them. 

Scroll to shop the lounge-legging trend for yourself, which is a staple in any legging collection in my opinion (and Bieber's, apparently).

On Hailey Bieber: Nahmias sweatshirt; Alo Dove Heather Grey Leggings; Balenciaga Mallorca Flat Sandals; Saint Laurent sunglasses

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This post originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S.

Leave it to Hailey Bieber to transform the groutfit (that's fashion speak for "grey outfit") into the season's most covetable and copy-worthy look. This weekend, the supermodel joined Bella Hadid at a Pilates class in Los Angeles, where she debuted a monochrome grey fitness look that we'll be copying for the remainder of winter, both in and out of the gym.

To the class, Bieber wore a grey knit puffer from Prada (nice!), which she paired with a matching sports bra, Alo leggings (which just so happen to be on sale right now for under £70), and the New Balance x Aimé Leon Dore 550 sneakers that everyone—and we mean everyone—is trying to get their hands on. She also added a pair of DMY by DMY red-lensed sunglasses and a diamond body chain by Jacquie Aiche. Well, those and a pair of white athletic socks, of course. 

Though this is certainly not the first time we've seen Bieber use a workout as an outfit opportunity, it is rare that we can actually shop her look. Hell, even her sold-out sneakers are available in most sizes on the second-hand market. So before this look sells out just like everything else Bieber is spotted in, shop her groutfit below. 

On Hailey Bieber: Prada Wool and Cashmere-Blend Padded Jacket (£2410); Alo High-Waist Alo Soft Highlight Leggings (£65); DMY by DMY Valentina Oval-Frame Acetate Sunglasses (£130); New Balance x Aimé Leon Dore 550 Sneakers (£303); Jacquie Aiche body chain

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This story was originally published on Who What Wear U.S. and has since been updated.

When it comes to legging styles this year, we've seen everything from the "naked" trend to bold colour-blocking—anything goes in the world of activewear. To add to the list of legging trends, we're sharing the latest style to catch our attention. Let us introduce you to Alo Yoga's Goddess leggings, as shown below.

The brand's site describes the style as super flattering, thanks to the patented design that's "engineered to lift, sculpt, contour, and smooth." Plus, the style is available in several different colourways like Rosewater, Gravel, and more. Are you as intrigued as we are?

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It’s no secret Alo Yoga is one of the leading brands in the world of leggings, from major celebrities always wearing the latest styles to the first to debut cult trends like the "naked" look and all-white ensembles. So it’s no surprise we find ourselves browsing the brand’s new arrivals section on the regular to stay ahead of what celebs and yoga-goers will be wearing, which brings us to our latest discovery. Meet Alo Yoga’s “epic” leggings.

The high-rise trousers are “the perfect intersection of fashion and function, the modern High-Waist Epic Legging is an ultra-luxe way to work out. Contoured seams keep things sleek, while matte and glossy details offer up major eye candy. Innovative elements like a hidden waistband pocket and lined gusset tie it all together,” the brand describes on their site. With mesh inserts and incredible stretch material, the “epic” leggings are available in seven different colours. Intrigued?

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Every time you spot Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, or Olivia Palermo wearing a pair of leggings, there's a good chance that they're from ultra-sleek Los Angeles–based athleisure brand Alo Yoga. All of the brand's stylish pieces are cool enough to wear outside of the studio or gym, but it's the leggings in particular that have become an A-list favourite, and for good reason. Slimming, functional and on-trend, they even pass the leggings-as-trousers test (if we had a dollar for every time we've spotted a celebrity donning the brand's Moto Leggings…). We could wax poetic about their popularity all day, but the proof is in the pudding.

Scroll below to check out some of the stylish celebrities that count themselves as Alo Yoga legging devotees, and shop some of our favourite styles at the end.

On Olivia Palermo: Le Specs Halfmoon Magic Sunglasses; Alo Yoga High Waist Airbrushed Leggings (£59); APL Techloom Pro 2 Sneakers (£116).

On Bella Hadid: Fear of God Ruched-Sleeve Bomber Jacket (£810); Givenchy bag; Alo Yoga Moto Leggings (£75); Nike Air Force 1 Leather Sneakers (£75).

On Kendall Jenner: Elizabeth and James Watts Aviator Metal Sunglasses (£138); Are You Am I Croft Hoodie; Alo Yoga High Waist Airbrushed Leggings (£59).

On Alessandra Ambrosio: Tyler Jacobs Bexly Long Sleeve Tee (£34); Alo Yoga Moto Leggings (£80); Nike Juvenate Sneakers (£72).

On Gigi Hadid: Ray-Ban 50mm Rounded Sunglasses (£102); Alo Yoga Moto Leggings (£80); Versace Black Medium Palazzo Bag (£1670); Adidas Originals sneakers.

On Dakota Johnson: Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Small Satchel Bag (£2095); Alo Yoga Talia Leggings (£68); Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 Sneakers (£98).

On Hailey Baldwin: Fear of God Nylon Bomber Jacket (£771); Alo Yoga Airbrush Leggings (£59); Nike Max Air 90 Sneakers (£95).

On Ashley Benson: Adidas Originals Women's Superstar Track Top (£44); Saint Laurent bag; Alo Yoga Moto Leggings (£80); Under Armour Flow RN Grid Sneakers.

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