Stylish Mummy’s Personal Stylist Georgia Michalopoulou shares her favourites for stylish work outs and
I don’t like to exercise. There, I’ve said it. I was never really into it even though I have been exercising on and off for years. So I exercise not only for the obvious reasons (to improve my health and physical condition, and to achieve or maintain my weight goals) but also because I feel so good after an hour of exercise. Keeping ourselves active is crucial for our physical and mental health. So despite having to drag myself to the gym (pre lockdown) I know that I will not regret it.
It seems that most of us have added some form of exercise to their everyday routines during lockdown. Joe Wicks’ videos are viewed by hundreds of thousands daily, every personal trainer out there posts videos and many have started something new like Bollywood dancing! As we are all trying to be more active during these difficult times, activewear has become a wardrobe stable. Wouldn’t it be great if you could discover some new easy ways to make the most of your activewear and wear them throughout the day even when Joe Wicks has left your screen?
Many fashion brands have embraced our need to exercise more so they’ve been busy the last few years creating wonderful designs and innovative fabrics. Here are some ways to upgrade your activewear style and get motivated to exercise more. You can also find some of these at Shop With Darling.
1. Matching tops and bottoms is a big YES.
Usually for our everyday outfits we avoid matching our tops with our bottoms but when it come to exercise gear, matchy-matchy is totally acceptable especially if you go for a bold print. Tie dye and military prints are very much on trend this season so by going for a bold gym set you’ll make a big fashion statement while jumping up and down in front of your TV.
SCULTURA Camufarre Leggings £160 and Bra £125
ILU Fitwear Vitality Crop £40 and Leggings £52
2. We like contrast too
Even though matching the top with the bottoms is totally fine in the activewear world when it comes to block colours, another way to go is contrast. You can even purchase two monochrome sets and mix and match them in order to spice up your exercise look. Red with blue / yellow with green / black and white… anything goes!
SCULTURA: Debutto Crop £75 and Leggings £90 + Flusso Sports Bra £70
MANDUKA Revolved Tank £55 and Essence Leggings £80
3. It’s all in the details
If colour is not really your thing, not a problem! By adding some colourful details to your all black looks you’ll have a stylish look in and out of your exercise routine. A pair of fluorescent pink trainers can make such a difference.
SCULTURA Rosa Nera Set – Leggings £140 + Bra £105
4. Multitasking apparel
You have a wardrobe full of activewear but you’re afraid that with homeschooling and everything that goes on in your life right that you haven’t make the most of your exercise clothes? Fear not! By adding a pretty vest or a colourful T-shirt on top of your sports bra you’ll have an effortlessly chic look for working or relaxing at home. If you would like to try out some more bold combinations you can try to match your sports top with a simple jersey skirt or your leggings with some nice tops and you’ll be ready to attend Zoom meetings.
ILU Mindful Vest Dusty Pink £36
ORGANIC BASICS Silver Tech Muscle Tank £56
5. Out-of-your-comfort-zone time!
So many fashion brands are focusing their efforts to activewear these days which makes it quite easy to experiment and try on different silhouettes and different colour combinations.
ENVT Activewear set
My +1 pick: No need to go to the gym – We won’t tell anyone!
If you’re not really into yoga it doesn’t mean that you can’t wear yoga pants and make them your go-to outfit while staying at home. There’s so much science into our activewear, you can easily repurpose them and use them for lounging at home or when you’re out and about. Especially during the warmer months, activewear is perfect for absorbing sweat and making us feel cool at all times.
ILU Yoga pants + crop top: Chill Time Cullottes £55 and Vitality Crop £40
Who’s Georgia?
Georgia Michalopoulou runs her own business called Stylish Mummy where she helps women feel amazing in what they’re wearing. After years working in the fashion industry she was felt it was time to follow her own path and stop telling women what they shouldn’t be wearing but helping them find ways to where what they like. No colour palette restrictions, no age appropriate clothes no restrictions. According to Georgia fashion is supposed to be a way to express ourselves and she helps mums to achieve that. She offers all her services online (even before lockdown) so her clients can feel comfortable and book a session at a time that suits them.
You can check more about Georgia’s services at www.stylishmummy.com and you can join her free Facebook community for styling tips and support: The Stylish Mummy Club.
