Outfit details
K-Deer Trina stripe leggings
Heroine Sport performance tank in heather grey
Splits59 vail cut-out pullover (old, current pullovers here)
Nike metcon 1 in black/hyper jade
Lululemon weekend warrior bag in deep zinfandel (old)
Plus:
Nesh NYC cashmere neshneck sweater
Franco Sarto Linden booties (similar here)
Photos: Kylie Pond Photography
Although I’m not above wearing my gym clothes for errands, sometimes I want to tone down the whole “I literally just walked out of my workout” look. Even though a lot of my workout clothes are pretty stylish, sometimes I want to trick people into thinking I’m not really wearing workout clothes. If that’s more your speed, transitioning an outfit from your workout to something more casual (or vice versa) doesn’t have to complicated. You don’t need to stuff a huge bag full of a head-to-toe outfit change. Often, all you need is a different top and a change of shoes.
This outfit has 3 of my recent favorites: K-Deer stripes, an ultra-soft tank from Heroine, and a cozy cashmere sweater from Nesh. The Trina stripe leggings are the base of this outfit. I like to keep the rest pretty neutral so the bold stripes can take the spotlight.
Ankle boots are my preferred option because they’re so much easier to pack away in a bag than tall boots. I also like ankle boots over ballet flats because there’s no “blank space” between the hem of the leggings and the shoe. Depending on what you’re wearing on top, that can look a little funny. I also like that the ankle boots have a little bit of a stacked heel for a longer, leggier appearance. I’m short, so I’ll take anything I can get! The ones I’m wearing are from last season, but these booties from Tom’s have a lot of the same elements.
On top, I like to balance the skin-tight fit of the leggings with a looser top. I’ve been wearing this Nesh sweater constantly since I first posted my review of it. I pulled it on right over my tank top. Something a bit longer is nice when you want to cover your bum–Alala’s weekender dress is another one of my favorites to wear over workout leggings (and it’s on sale right now!).
This outfit change is so simple you can literally do it in a parking lot. ;)
Booties are a good idea! I usually do ballet flats or high boots but you are right about the pack-ability of high boots and the silhouette of flats. This is always a good option for me on the way to my exercise classes so I can do errands or things before but I’m so sweaty afterwards I usually need to change out of my clothes completely. Even if I just go running I’m usually too sweaty!
A lot of times I wear things the other way around–so, I’ll wear my tights under a dress to work, and then workout afterward. Takes care of the sweaty issue since I can just go home and change!
I have yet to find booties that are perfect for me. I know women that have found their black booties at salvo for $3 yet I can go to Aldo and still won’t find the perfect pair!
I spent a lot of time angsting over black booties, too. I eventually decided that I couldn’t go another season without them and these were a good price, so I just called it a day, lol. Sam Edelman Petty booties are my other favorites, though I don’t have those in black.
I recently got po-zu booties. They are vegetarian and REY WORE THEM IN STAR WARS (the latter justifies their price… No brainer!)
Love this post! I do love that nesh sweater…
It’s late in the season so the sweater might go on sale soon. If it does you should scoop one up! ;)
“When you want to tone down” the activewear look or, in my case, when your significant other begs you to, ha ha! I’ve gotten a lot of use out of my Alala pieces for that reason. I tell him it’s a dress, so it can’t be activewear! Love the second photo. :) You are really making me want to get some K-Deer tights!
I like the way you think. :) Also: I’d been trying to get a good “fake running” pic for ages!!! The trick turned out to be not to do a fake run, but to just jump straight up in a static running pose. I’d been doing it wrong all along. :P
Love the stripes!
I love them too–I have another pair on their way to me! :)