26 Best Athleisure Brands to Get You Through 2021

In 2020, we were all understandably creatures of comfort. But as we reenter the world this year, we're starting to think that maybe coffee-stained sweatpants are not the look. The solution?

Athleisure. The clothing style confuses the viewer with its "will they, won't they, go work out?" aesthetic, which appeals to our new mentality. It's blazers with biker shorts. Sports bras and denim. Leggings and sneakers you can't actually do burpees in. Athleisure's hybrid nature blurs the line when moving through spaces in your home, office, and gym (and let's be real, most of us haven't stepped foot in a physical gym in well a year). And it's not just us that feels the shift.

According to Technavio, the athleisure wear market has an expected growth of over $80 billion from 2020 to 2024. With a rise of people working from home and staying inside due to the global pandemic, these numbers will likely grow as more people start swapping their pantsuits and track suits, regardless of your physical activity. Torrid CEO Liz Muñoz has seen a rise of the athleisure desire even after people are vaccinated. "The trend continues today," shes told ELLE. "As things are opening up, (our customers are) getting out of the house wanting to look put together without giving up that comfort factor."

Thankfully there are numerous brands out there marrying athletic gear with leisurewear. Below we listed 26 of our favorite brands for any activity. We won't judge.

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