If You Live In Your Leggings, Here’s How To Make Athleisure Exciting Again

In the era of quarantine, during which most of our activities happen on the couch — whether we're in Zoom meetings or, let's be honest, scrolling through TikTok for three hours — comfortable clothing has never been more integral to our lives. We've traded in our workwear for nap dresses and restricting denim for functional leggings. But after nearly a year of making athleisure our uniform of choice, we're in desperate need of a revamp. It's time to find a way to stay comfortable (and ready for that mid-day yoga YouTube video) without forgoing style.

Thankfully, making activewear-centric outfits look put-together is far easier than you might think. To prove it, we styled four everyday athleisure looks using Old Navy's new Powersoft pieces, creating outfits that are as comfortable as they are chic. Read on to reinvigorate your daily wardrobe.

If you do have to venture outdoors, you can do so without ditching your quarantine best friend, aka your leggings. Enter: the ultimate street-style get-up. To complement these snake-print leggings (which boast a hidden pocket for your phone), we’re adding an oversized faux leather hoodie and pops of lavender.

Baggu Medium Crescent Nylon Shoulder Bag, $, available at Urban Outfitters

& Other Stories Chunky Platform Leather Boots, $, available at & Other Stories

H&M Hooded Anorak, $, available at H&M

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Powersoft Leggings, $, available at Old Navy

Rosie Sugden Cable Knit Beanie, $, available at Shopbop

Zoom meeting-appropriate up top, workout class-ready down below. Your boss never needs to know you have an online cardio session booked after your one-on-one. Inject some energy into your WFH outfit with bright hues, simple and subtle jewelry, and a pair of kitschy socks that keep up the good vibes.

Old Navy High-Waisted Powersoft Side-Pocket Biker Shorts, $, available at Old Navy

Reformation Waffle Zip Top, $, available at Nordstrom

Kule The Women's Take Out Sock, $, available at Kule

Adidas Wmns Falcon Raw White, $, available at Goat

Mejuri Chunky Hoops, $, available at Mejuri

Channel your inner influencer with an outfit that's brimming with all of the best quarantine-era trends. From tie-dye joggers to a cropped cardigan and a longline sports bra, this look hits every style mark effortlessly. Just add a set of layered chain necklaces and chunky sneakers, and voila, you’re on your way to becoming a bonafide Instagram baddie.

WSLY The Ecosoft Classic Jogger, $, available at Bandier

Old Navy Light Support Powersoft Longline Sports Bra, $, available at Old Navy

Wilfred Alessia Cardigan, $, available at Aritzia

Madewell Toggle Chain Necklace Set, $, available at Madewell

Outdoor Voices Women's HOKA x OV Clifton, $, available at Outdoor Voices

Feel like lounging around in nothing but a T-shirt and leggings? That can still be arranged. Give this tried-and-true ensemble a chic upgrade by picking out a long-sleeve tee with a breezy silhouette (we recommend this Old Navy performance top that boasts a super-comfortable four-way stretch), stretchy split-hem leggings in a neutral colorway, and a pair of square-toed flats. Then transition your comfy outfit into one that’s outdoor dining-ready with a statement tote and a classic trench.


Old Navy Powersoft Mesh-Back Long-Sleeve Performance Top, $, available at Old Navy

Zara Split Ripped Leggings, $, available at Zara

Pêche Wren, $, available at Pêche

Mango Oversized Cotton Trench, $, available at Mango

Lisa Says Gah Denim Shopper Tote Yin Yang Thistle, $, available at Lisa Says Gah

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