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|23 Aug 2022|3 mins

How To Style Bike Shorts Beyond The Gym

Gone are the days where athleisure is only worn for workouts.

There was a time when our best pair of bike shorts were exclusively worn during gruelling leg sessions and pilates classes. Now, our activewear accompanies us almost everywhere; when we’re meeting up with one of our many Hinge experiments for a date or even stepping into work-mode. The difference? How we style the rest of the outfit, of course. Let’s chat about which wardrobe must-haves can help you turn your active-wear into actual-wear.

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Blazers up top, bike shorts below

Sport luxe is all about merging comfort with style; it’s where fashion meets function and it’s both casual but chic. Adopting the athleisure trend means that when you’ve slept through your three alarms on a Monday morning, getting ready for a day in the office is as simple as pairing your favourite oversized blazer with bike shorts, slicking your hair back and adding chunky jewellery and heels to smarten your sporty style. For a more casual off-duty look, using a blazer will elevate your bike shorts and crop co-ord set, taking it from workout to brunch-ready.

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Samantha Blazer

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Relaxed Blazer

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Bike Shorts

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Military Blazer

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Signe Blazer

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Sneakers vs slides

Here’s where you can get super versatile. Depending on your mood, you can choose from your freshest kicks or your chicest heels. If you’re perfecting your weekend outfit, go for a pair of shoes that’ll make it easy for you to run around in. Clean sneakers work well here, as do slides and loafers, keeping your look cute without compromising comfort. We also love the look of bike shorts with strappy heels and a fun top for party vibes.

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Finishing touches

Get experimental. For a running-errands-on-a-Sunday type of ‘fit, the brief is casual but make it trendy. You’re hitting the nail on the head if you’re pairing your sneakers with crew socks. And if you’re suffering from a bad hair day, a cap is your bestie. For sporty sophistication, fine jewellery is a must and you can never go wrong with a designer bag by your side.