These Stylish Athleisure Brands Will Keep You Fit and Comfy All Year Round

A year-plus of lockdowns and wearing exclusively elastic-waisted pants can really do a number on your fashion sense—but it’s safe to say a lot of us (*raises hand*) have no interest in returning to too-tight jeans or stiff office slacks.

We’ve also forgotten how to wear uncomfortable shoes for style’s sake, and don’t even get me started on real bras. It’s all kind of a trap, and now that the return to in-person work is here, we have two options: submit to the constrictions of our past professional wardrobes or curate a new capsule that looks like business casual but feels like your favorite lounge clothes.

That’s where today’s trendy athleisure wear comes into play, and we’ve scouted some of the best. Our favorite athleisure brands offer clothes to work in, workout in, and live in—prioritizing comfort and functionality above all. But that doesn’t mean that you won’t look great in them. From bum-shaping leggings to super-supportive sports bras and workout studio-to-work dresses, to sweatpants disguised as dress pants and blazers you’d swear were custom made, these brands are redefining the intersection of form and fashion for both women and men.

So get ready to bid adieu to the itchy, shapeless bottoms that you dread wearing from 9 to 5 and the blouses you can no longer bother buttoning—the rise of athleisure is here to stay, starting with the game-changing brands below.