Clothing should be fashionable and comfortable, beautiful and at the same time reflect the individual “style”. All these criteria are ideally matched by a modern sportswear style, which is loved by both young people and older people. Let us consider in more detail what characterizes sports attire these days.
Historical reference
If you figure out where certain sporting things came from in fashion, it’s worth a little “plunge” into the story. A great many items of clothing came to our lives from sports. So, one thing laid the foundation for uniforms and golf shoes, for others - a tennis suit, etc.
Origin
The appearance of jersey tracksuits in fashion we owe to aristocratic golf. Modern designers dilute these white suits with contrasting stripes, for example, red or blue, or inserts. But high-quality matter and restrained style betray the past of the "aristocrats." No less open hint of an exit from sports are slip-ons. This closed shoe without laces was originally invented for surfers, as it is most convenient to move inside. And they firmly entered everyday fashion in the early 90s of the last century.
The same name T-shirt with a recognizable clasp came into fashion from the game of polo. It is mainly made from natural material - cotton. Previously, polo players wore such t-shirts, and later tennis players liked this thing. As for the tennis suit, the shorts for men and the short skirt for women became favorite clothes in the hot season.
What came into fashion from American football? Of course, these are bombers with various stripes, logos of teams, communities and groups. Men's sportswear style does not lag behind the female in terms of diversity, so the “bomber jacket plus pants” suits are a new fashion round. This sport brought bright tops, overalls and dresses to the women's fashion - the clothes of girls from the support group.
Features
The modern sports style of clothing is not the personification of the form for physical education and professional sports. This is a much broader concept. Today, most of the clothes that are worn every day are made in a sporty style.
Clothing must necessarily be comfortable, and better if it is made from natural materials. But there are also such things as raincoat fabric, suede, tartan, tweed, fleece, velor, stretch fabrics, knitwear, as well as waterproof and rubberized.
Another feature of the sports style is its versatility. In this outfit they spend a lot of time going for a walk, in a cafe with friends, a cinema, a bowling alley.
Of course, things with a sports “touch” are most convenient if a person likes jogging in the morning, cycling, team games, etc. Sportswear photos in magazines and on the websites of fashion houses practically call for an active lifestyle. Predominantly straight cut, trapezoidal or adjacent. That is, the style is made in such a way that the clothes do not hamper the movement throughout the whole day.
Variety is also a characteristic feature of the sports direction, since there are several types of sports style, which allows anyone to find the ideal option for themselves.
Sub-sports
If earlier there were clear boundaries between fashionable directions, now they have been erased. Styles change and take on new features. So, the sporty style of clothing in combination with everyday is transformed into casual, and then into its different versions. Representatives of the fashion industry suggest the following types of sports trends:
- sporty chic or sport casual;
- denim style;
- spectacular jockey style;
- strict military;
- unusual safari;
- sports glamor;
- Street style;
- city Style.
Sport casual
Fashion designers, inspired by the look of athletes, gradually created a sportswear style called “casual sports”. These include jogger pants with elastic bands, sweatshirts, sweatshirts, T-shirts, short shorts, etc. Today, all this is a must-have for the wardrobe of modern active young people. Sports things are loved not only by ordinary people, but also by stars of show business who like to participate in mass races and marathons.
Sportswear style for girls involves maximum convenience and comfort. For example, comfortable leggings and leggings from neoprene came to us from cycling. Now they can be with a geometric pattern, floral print, abstraction, etc. For cyclists, tight leggings served a good service, since nothing interfered with fast riding and participation in competitions. Modern girls also love so that clothes do not constrain movements. From here comes the banana bag on the belt, convenient for cycling. Recently, designers fell in love with her and came up with models of fur, using sequins, lace, mesh, plastic.
Denim style
The sports style includes urban jeans style, which involves combining sportswear with shorts, jackets, skirts, sundresses from denim. Lovers of denim can both create a “monogamous” look and combine a denim with knitwear and knitwear. From shoes, preference is given to comfortable and practical.
Jockey style
This is an interesting female sports style of clothing, which is distinguished by a restrained color scheme. Light brown, gray and beige tones predominate. The jockey style includes tight-fitting trousers, riding breeches or breeches, high-heeled shoes (boots), a shirt and a fitted jacket. The last element can be made of genuine leather or tweed. To add femininity to the image, add a thin belt over the vest.
Military
Despite the fact that the military style is an independent trend in fashion, however, some fashion experts believe that this is a sporty style of clothing for women. Although many men also sometimes like to wear something in khaki. The female version of the wardrobe in this style contains a T-shirt, parka, cargo pants and brutal shoes with flat soles. Also the distinctive nuances of the military are the stand-up collar, strict forms, lace-up boots. The colors of grass and earth are used in different variations. This style is especially characterized by the absence of glamorous things, such as ruffles, romantic frills, rhinestones, stones, sequins, etc.
Safari style
This is a kind of sports style of clothing for men and women, as designers create clothes in the safari category for everyone. Basically, this is a free-cut robe, sometimes there are patch pockets, large buttons. Guys are offered trousers and shorts with lapels of natural shades, for example, sand or swamp. For girls - blouses and shirts of a simple cut. As for the material, it is often used artificial or natural suede, fringe for decoration.
Sports glamor
This version of the sports direction nevertheless succumbed to the influence of the festive splendor and let such elements into its ranks. Here we can see sweatshirts with lace decor, sneakers with shiny inserts, tulle bombers. To create a glamorous tracksuit, use velor or velvet. Fur backpacks look unusual. Such a sporty style of clothing for girls is more suitable than for adult ladies because of their eccentricity.
Sport shoes
The most important condition for sports shoes is ease of movement. Among the most popular models are the following:
- sneakers
- sneakers,
- slip-ons
- loafers
- ugg boots
- flat platform boots
- moon rovers.
All these shoes are exclusively on a flat sole (or on orthopedic) to ensure comfortable walking, running, and active sports. Modern shoes are represented by a huge number of options in a variety of models and colors, so that everyone can satisfy their needs.
Age differences
It's no secret that bright and flashy shades of all the elements of the wardrobe are “prescribed” to girls and guys. At the same time, the sporty style of clothing for women (40 years and above) implies more restrained colors and styles. This does not mean that people of advanced age should dress dull and gloomy. You can experiment and combine a bright color and a neutral shade, so that in the end the image turns out to be harmonious. Moreover, sports things in themselves already attract attention with their dynamism. What do stylists advise for older men and women? It is not forbidden to wear sweatshirts, pants of a sports cut, ladies - skirts, t-shirts, straight dresses, comfortable sports shoes. All this can be safely combined with denim items.
As for the stylistic orientation, here the variations of “sports chic” are more to the liking of students who lead a very active lifestyle. People in adulthood are recommended to pay attention to the sports-classic style of clothing. What it is? This is a skillful combination of comfortable fit and classic elements. For example, the combination “T-shirt plus jacket” is possible.
Where to put on?
In a sporty style, you can look appropriate almost everywhere except for celebrations and business meetings. As for office workers, a sport-business style of clothing has been specially invented for them, which combines convenience and rigor. For example, a pencil skirt “in company” with slip-on socks or moccasins.
Military and jockey style are also more or less strict. They can even be used for work, and after it it is safe to go to the cinema in the evening on vacation. However, it is worth remembering that these things look good on the owners of ideal forms, otherwise they will emphasize all the shortcomings of the figure. If a strict look is not required, then you can safely take elements of safari, casual and jeans styles and combine them together.
Hoodies, loose-fitting sweatshirts with hoods, hoodies, turtlenecks, sweaters, bermudas, trapezoidal and straight dresses, leggings, tight-fitting trousers made of soft fabric, etc. are great for everyday wear. Outwear for the cold period includes loose-fitting jackets, parkas, short and long down jackets.