An athletic aesthetic is commonly known to bring out a masculine look. However the trend athleticism is not only for men but for women as well. This season it can be vividly seen that sportswear is making a big come back with notable accessories such as baseball caps, tennis-inspired dresses and varsity jackets. But the trend is not just to be worn while engaging in sports, since it is a look that showcases casual yet sophisticated attire.

Before being able to approach the athletic sense of style, it is important to underline what is new in terms of sporty fashion. The looks appear rather minimal, and at times complemented by bold colour-blocking.

The uniqueness of this trend is that sports elements are still being mixed with sophisticated tailoring. Lot of mesh has been included to complement the sharp cuts and to accent the sporty feel of the luxe garments. The midriffs and cutaways direct towards a regained sense of femininity and allurement. Athleticism can be considered a hybrid of sportswear, which is being assorted with a sense of class.   

Athleticism has made a subtle return to femininity, with the lines becoming cleaner with basic silhouettes, so no more is athleticism capitalised by men. Now anyone can give this trend a try by picking out an athletic aesthetic and by effortlessly blending it with your wardrobe, making you fashionably fit but still true to your sophisticated style.
 

Text by Radhi De Silva