Leggings might not be the most exciting fashion purchase out there, but they are the cornerstone of many of our wardrobes, on and off the yoga mat. It can be tempting to reach for the same baggy T-shirt and trusted black leggings for every workout, but if you’re looking to invest in some new sets, you’ll find six outfits below that will make all of your leggings look extremely polished.
If you enter any reformer Pilates studio in 2025, you’ll likely see chocolate-brown coordinated sets, burgundy leggings, and nostalgic slogan sweatshirts. Accessories can make a big difference to the overall look of your gym outfit, and we’re not just talking about a reusable water bottle and towel. A polished suede or leather tote can be an elegant alternative to a nylon gym bag, and a baseball cap, sporty sunglasses, and ribbed varsity socks can instantly make your gym outfit look more put-together. Keep reading for six elevated workout looks to take for a spin in 2025.
Opt for a Matching Chocolate Set
Black leggings will always be a timeless choice, but chocolate-brown workout clothing has been trending recently, as it is a more elevated take on everyday Lycra. It looks the chicest when worn from head to toe.
LULULEMON
Align Waist-Length Racerback Nulu Tank
LULULEMON
Align High-Rise Leggings
Varley
Freesoft High Rise Legging
Varley
Owens Half Zip Sweat
Pair With Polished Accessories
Accessorize your leggings beyond a water bottle and yoga mat—well-selected finishing touches can make your leggings look more polished. Think a baseball cap with a rich texture and neutral tone rather than anything too sporty and an oversize suede tote instead of a canvas gym bag.
NIKE
Swift Dri-Fit Leggings
MÉTIER
Private Eye Suede Tote
rag & bone
Cozy Baseball Cap
Stick to Burgundy
Color can make a big difference when it comes to workout wear, and burgundy and plum are proving particularly popular this year. We love how much the white sneakers and ivory canvas tote bag stand out against this rich color.
SPORTY & RICH x the Carlyle
Printed Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt
LULULEMON
Flow Y Nulu Sports Bra
lululemon
Align High-Rise Pant
PARAVEL
Cabana Medium Vegan Leather-Trimmed Recycled-Canvas Tote
Add Beige Touches for an Elevated Look
Whether your base outfit is in brown, black, or navy, wrap a cream sweatshirt over your shoulders and add oatmeal-hued accessories, from a cap to socks to sandals, for an elegant look.
Varley
Freesoft Cori Sports Bra
Varley
Freesoft High Waist Leggings
BIRKENSTOCK
Arizona Suede Sandals
SPORTY & RICH
Fitness World Printed Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt
FRAME x Ritz Paris
Embroidered Cotton-Twill Baseball Cap
Dress Up Your Leggings With a Sweeping Trench
Dressing up your leggings is all about artful layering, and nothing works as effectively as an ankle-grazing trench coat.
Reiss Jenna Cotton Blend Trench Coat Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Legging in Black Free People Blair Reversible Vegan Suede Tote This outfit formula is textbook Princess Diana and looks just as chic as it did in the ’90s. Wear an oversize sweatshirt with a nostalgic slogan and socks pulled up over the leggings, and you’ll master the Knightsbridge uniform. 4th & Reckless Charli Burgundy Country Club Slogan Classic Longline Sweatshirt CELINE Triomphe Oval-Frame Acetate Sunglasses Lucky Honey Movement Logo Stripe Tube SocksChannel Princess Di With a Slogan Sweatshirt + Pulled-Up Socks