I was recently invited to a talk about ‘Athleisure’ & sporty style, hosted by ELLE magazine and MATCHESFASHION. ELLE’s senior fashion editor, Michelle Duguid, spoke about fit kit wardrobe essentials, the newest activewear brands and how to smarten up a sporty look. Music to my ears! FYI It’s officially acceptable to wear trainers with everything! (Michelle said so)

Here are my top five sporty style rules . . .

1. Mix and Match.
   Add a sporty jacket or jumper to your smart suit trousers. You can’t really go wrong with a great pair of classic black trousers right?
2. Big Logo Love.
   Many sports brands use big logos as their signature. 90’s faves like FILA & ELLESSE are making a come back. Yippeee!
3. Fresh Kicks.
   It may be acceptable to wear trainers with every outfit but make sure that they are clean. Sweaty running shoes are not the one.
4. Layer It Up.
   It’s a kind of awkward moment between Summer and Autumn, layering looks good but it also means you’re prepared whatever the weather.
5. Wear What You Want. Rules are made to be broken and fashion changes it’s mind every five minutes. I hope that the ‘athleisure’ trend is here to stay. I’m wearing my tracksuit until further notice.

Outfit – Trousers, ZARA – Jumper, ADIDAS Originals – Denim Shirt, GAP – Bag, Stella McCartney Adidas – Shoes, Adidas- Red Jacket, ZARA – Sunglasses, Finlay & Co.