Freshman year of college I have memories of throwing on a t-shirt two sizes too large, leggings -- or Norts, if it was warm-- and heading to class or anywhere I had to be that day. Whenever I saw my mom, she would always tell me that I had so many nice clothes -- why was I wearing gym clothes every day (when I definitely didn't go to the gym). Fast forward two years later and gym clothes are actually fashionable. Who knew?
Okay, so maybe Norts can't be trendy, but other athletic wear definitely is. This trend is called “athleisure" and although I wish sorority girls across college campuses could take credit for making it cool, it's really because of the rise of Lululemon and other fashionable athletic wear brands. Brands like J. Crew are even jumping on the bandwagon making track pants fashionable and appropriate for the office. Celebs also contribute because when you see Kendall Jenner looking fab in leggings, a workout shirt, tennis shoes, and an amazing designer leather bag, you are gonna wear your gym clothes around the streets of NYC or LA, too.
My favorite way to approach this trend on college campuses is buying cool printed leggings and wearing them with a flowy tee and bright sneakers or a pair of Converse. Some of the best places to get your new athleisure wardrobe are Lululemon (of course), Athleta, Target (their clothes are trendy and cheap), and Kate Hudson's online brand called Fabletics. Soon, all the sorority girls on campus will be ditching the XXL frat t-shirts for fashionable, but comfy athletic inspired wear that they can wear to class, out to dinner, and maybe even out with friends.
