I’ve Searched Everywhere—These Are the Most Stylish Gym Wear Pieces Out There

Calling all gym goers, casual exercisers, and even those of us that love gym wear, but don’t love the actual gym. If bad athletic apparel or uncomfy loungewear has ever let you down, we have some very good news. The start of a new year tends to prompt us into implementing healthier lifestyle choices, but motivation can be difficult to maintain, so you deserve activewear that will support you in reaching your goals. As fashion editors with a keen sense of style and the desire to get more active in 2023, we’ve been on the lookout for reliable activewear that will tick off the three Fs: fashionable, functional clothing that feels good. And we’ve found a strong contender.

Loungewear became a valuable part of our wardrobes during lockdown and reignited a love affair with leisurewear that we don’t think we’ll ever let go of again. (Thank you, leggings.) Now, we’re back in the throes of the fast-paced 9-to-5 life, and nothing is better when you’re on the go than clothing that’s just as flexible as you are.

Thanks to Gilly Hicks, you don’t have to choose to between practicality and quality design—you can have both, and at an exceptionally good price. Gilly Hicks’s focus on high-quality activewear, loungewear and underwear has made it one of our regular go-tos for sportswear and all things comfy-casual. Its new collection of fashion-forward athleisure is ready to shop now, and there’s no excuse not to share it.

Gilly Hicks’s designs speak to just about every aesthetic from understated minimalism to enthusiastic colour-blocking. There really is a style for everyone, but you can also count on its athletic credentials. We’re talking fast-drying, moisture-wicking fabrications with four-way stretch that will keep you feeling fresh and comfortable. (Activewear has come along way since Lycra leotards.)

So whether you’re going hiking, to a HIIT class, lifting weights or looking for standout leisurewear, we’ve rounded up the best co-ords, workout sets, sports bras, leggings and post-workout jackets for your plans. Ready, set, shop.

Get moving in light, easy layers that allow your skin to breathe and your body to get charged up for the session ahead. Working out indoors? Try the flexible bra tops and sculpting leggings. And if you’re heading outdoors, wrap up in a zip-up fleece.

Proof that halter-necks can be supportive, too.

The pair of black leggings you’ll wear with everything from sports bras to heels.

This one comes in two other colourways as well.

The ultra-high waist means that these leggings come squat-day approved.

Move things up a gear in pulse-quickening colours, supportive tops and form-fitting shorts that allow you to move freely and quickly. Our top pick? These comfortable racerback bras, which also come in longline, high-neck, plunge and strappy iterations.

A longer line crop top with a built in bra for maximum coverage and support.

If there’s anything to rival grey, it’s bright green. And it just so happens to be one of the biggest colour trends for spring 2023.

You can easily control the fit of this sports bra thanks to its removable pads.

Sure, they’re great for the gym, but they’ll be just as good as part of your summer wardrobe.

And… breathe. Flexible basics and jersey are designed to help you bend and stretch with ease. Thick, high-quality fabric will stay put and avoid visible underwear, allowing you to hold positions with confidence.

The curvy fit specifically caters to fuller busts with smaller bands (D–F cups).

A supersoft, brushed trouser with a flared leg and split hem.

One of the best fitness trends to come out of the last couple of years? It has to be the sleek onesie.

All you need is the matching leggings, and you’ve got yourself a chic, instant outfit.

So you’ve perfected the energising playlist, kick-started with a motivating warm-up, and burned your way through your workout. Now, it’s time to cool down in layers that you can remove (or add) as necessary. Swap cycling shorts for sweats and reach for a pull-on fleece for a cosy cooldown and a seamless transition into leisurewear you can really unwind in.