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    11 athleisure picks to update your wardrobe

    From the office to the gym, it's all good

    By Marie Claire
    Published 24 June 2016 In Features

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    From the office to the gym, it's all good

    Not only has 'athleisure' infiltrated the fashion lexicon, you can now find it in the Merriam-Webster dictionary (Countdown fans and scrabble aficionados take note). Yep, performance-wear as everyday-wear is officially de rigueur. Whether you have actually worked out is, joyfully, irrelevant - Lycra is (generally) considered office-appropriate and you're more likely to catch fashion editors on the front in a pair of box fresh Stan Smiths than killer heels.

    The poster-girls for the trend are the street style doyennes - Veronika Heilbrunner, Karlie Kloss, Hailey Baldwin et al. - and they provide endless inspiration on how to style out sportswear, whether you're sipping a post-spin class protein shake, or meeting friends for a glass of Rosé the sun. Don't forget to check out our Black Friday trainer deals, if you're looking for a place to start.

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    Fila Amy Leggings, £55, Weekday
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    These super slick leggings are sure to grab attention. With FILA's classic shades and asymmetrical colour blocking, it's a total winner.

    Pink Soda

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    Teamed with a pair of high waisted joggers and some cool kicks this long-sleeved Pink Sopda top is perfect for outdoor runners (and strollers).

    Geox

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    We're reserving these pretty trainers for yoga and weekend brunches.

    Swarovski

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    Finally wearable tech is getting sexy. This gorgeous Swarovski Activity Crystal measures your activities and sleep and syncs with your smartphone. 

    Fitbit

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    This cool teal-cloured Fitbit makes us actually want to track our daily activity and get back in the gym.

    RI Active

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    We'll layer this bra top underneath a loose marl grey tank top on days we're just pretending we've done a workout.

    ASICS

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    ASICS have long been considered the running shoe for pros. We're lacing these up and kick-starting a couch to 10km challenge.

    Ana Heart

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    Taking your yoga mat on holidays with you? Then you need this dreamy yoga bag for toting it around for any impromptu serene beach yoga sessions.

    Replay

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    Yep, you can now jog in jeans thanks to Replay's clever, sporty Hyperfree fabric.

    Reebock

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    These updated Reebock Classics look just as good with jeans as they do in the gym. Win, win.

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    Motivation courtesy of Puma.

    ECCO

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    This slip-on high-top stule is definitely the trainer shilouette of the season. This dove-coloured pair from ECCO are as cool as they are comfy.

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