8 Athleisure Looks to Wear for Winter 2025

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Today’s blog post covers 8 athleisure looks to wear for winter 2024. From the trending looks and colors to macro trends, this post has your 2025 athleisure wishlist covered!

Finally, in this blog post are 8 trending winter looks to try out this year plus how and when to wear them!

What are this year’s trends?

• Balletcore

Balletcore consists of ballerina inspired athleisure. Think of leotards, open backs, leg warmers and pink. This trend is all about reviving the ballerina look into our fitness routines.

“The balletcore aesthetic stems from styles worn by ballerinas in both the rehearsal studio and on stage.”

“The influence of ballet on fashion—specifically practice clothing such as leotards and tights—dates back to the rise of balletomania during the 1930s and 1940s”

What does this trend consist of?

Colors: Pastel colors, dark or white

• Bodysuits
• Leotards
• Corset tops
• Leg warmers
• Cardigans
• Tulle skirts
• Wrap sweaters
• Romantic accents or cut out details (ie: ruffles, open back)

• Feminine earthiness

Sustainable, eco-friendly materials or recycled packaging. Modern minimalism is also at play in this trend where outfits have cut-outs placed in an earthy toned palette.

What does this trend consist of?

Colors: Burgundy, nude, olive and black

• Unitard or one piece
• Leggings and sports bra
• Top
• Shorts

• Retro Glam

Retro inspired designs from the 1970’s including wide legged bottoms and flared front slit leggings.

What does this trend consist of?

Colors: beige, tan, navy, burgundy and terracotta

• Flared front slit leggings

• Wide leg bottoms

• Cropped tops

• Tanks

• T-shirts

• Tennis

Athleisure that is inspired by tennis. Layers are key here with an emphasis on cooling technologies.

What does this trend consist of?

Colors: black, white, navy, terracotta, green

• Athletic dresses or skirts
• Sports bra
• Tank
• Half-zipped pullover

Color trends for 2024/2025:

Macro trends:

Multi sensory

Innovative textures, colors and patterns

Transformative

Blends minimalism and futurism, merging simplicity and modern design

Rejuvenating

Blends ethereal with earthly, connecting us to nature

Look #1: Ballerina Goddess

What to wear:

Pastel colored wrap sweater with leggings and bra ensemble. You can also wear leg warmers with this look!

How to wear it: 

Wear your pastel colored leggings and bra (think olive green or light pink) with a wrap sweater, you can also wear leg warmers to complete this look or just wear a pair of white tennis shoes.

When to wear it: 

You can wear this look when you’re out running some chores, getting coffee or when you’re at the gym/pilates/yoga studio.

Look #2: Tennis gym babe

What to wear:

Tennis skirt and tennis-inspired sports bra or top.

How to wear it: 

Wear your tennis-inspired skirt and top with white sneakers and white socks. You can also wear a headband with it.

When to wear it: 

You can wear this look when you’re training or running errands/grabbing coffee.

Look #3: Sculpted Abs Goddess

What to wear:

Cut out detailed top in earthy tones with matching leggings, high white socks and white tennis shoes. You can wear a blazer or jacket with it as well!

How to wear it: 

Wear the ensemble first followed by styling it with your favorite jacket and tennis shoes/high socks. Style with hoops and small accessories but remember that less is more!

When to wear it:

At the gym, during Pilates/yoga or at a coffeeshop/while running errands!

Look #4: Light Feminine Nude

What to wear:

Any athleisure combination in this color is sure to fit the trend, wear a tennis cap or headband to complete the look!

You can also wear a bomber jacket with it and a purse.

How to wear it: 

Wear your favorite nude athleisure set and pair with a cute headband, cap or accessories. This minimalist earthy outfit will surely start your year off right!

When to wear it: 

At the gym, during Pilates/yoga or at a coffeeshop/while running errands!

Look #5: Natural Fit Girl

What to wear:

This is another earthy-toned look to add to this list. The inspiration is colors like khaki, or the tones below!

Simply wear any khaki or earth toned color and make sure to layer it with a jacket and cap. You can also go for any colors below to fit the trend!

How to wear it: 

Wear your earth-toned athleisure outfit and style accordingly!

When to wear it: 

At the gym, during Pilates/yoga or at a coffeeshop/while running errands!

Look #6: Futuristic Baddie

What to wear:

Look for any simple, neat and edgy designs for your next athleisure purchase. Any color will do for this trend, make sure to match it with a cute small purse and sleek hair.

How to wear it: 

Wear your futuristic athleisure outfit with matching minimalist jewelry and sleeked back or straight hair.

When to wear it: 

At the gym, at the Pilates or yoga studio or while grabbing coffee or a post-workout meal.

Look #7: Retro Fitness Model

What to wear:

Slit wide-leg bottoms with a plain white t-shirt or tank for a throwback fitness inspired look.

How to wear it: 

Wear your slit wide-leg bottoms with a white tank or tee with your favorite matching sneakers.

When to wear it: 

You can wear this look at the gym, coffee shop, while running errands or during your yoga/pilates class.

Look #8: Twisted front top and bottom

What to wear:

Twisted front and bottom top and leggings/shorts with leg warmers and light colored tennis shoes.

Shop this look here.

How to wear it: 

Wear your twisted front and bottom top and leggings/shorts with leg warmers or high socks and tennis shoes. Pairing this look with crisp gold accessories will really take it home!

When to wear it: 

While you’re at the gym, yoga/pilates, running errands or lounging/grabbing a bite to eat.

I hope that you enjoyed this blog post on the 8 Athleisure Looks to Wear for Winter 2025, please let me know what you thought about it in the comments section below!

Sources:

https://www.bandier.com/blogs/news/balletcore

https://internationalappareljournal.com/athleisure-trends-autumn-winter-2024-2025/