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The best activewear brands today offer a competitive edge that transcends traditional workout wear. No longer reserved for time solely at the gym, these labels often blend the lines between fashion and function, offering longevity and stylish versatility outside of just a sweaty workout. If you need proof, simply take a look at any of Kendall Jenner or Hailey Bieber’s off-duty street style looks—just a snapshot of the many well-heeled A-listers who regularly mix fitness gear with their coveted ready-to-wear and designer accessories. Still, activewear needs to provide purpose, not just look good, so we did a deep dive of the best activewear brands on the market right now that offer both.
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Of course, we have included the classic brands on our master list—such as Lululemon, Adidas, and Nike—who continuously push the limits in terms of high-performance activewear, to ensure all the bases are covered when it comes to sweat wicking, anti-odor, and anti-chafing properties. However, there is a crop of contemporary brands that we have fallen in love with as well. Alo Yoga is an all-around crowdpleaser—not just for Gen Z’ers on TikTok, but for the fashion girlies as well, thanks to the clean lines and cool cuts, while Live the Process consistently tantalizes our ballet beautiful dreams with dreamy color palettes and soft, ribbed-knit silhouettes that push the boundaries.
No matter your sport or favorite workout, the bases are covered. So keep reading below to see all our favorites that made the list, giving you the best activewear available to shop and style right now.
Associated with supermodels like Candice Swanepoel (who hosts a series of digital workouts for the brand) and the Hadid sisters, Alo Yoga’s designs are exactly the kind of athletic wear you’ll see in celebrities-in-the-wild paparazzi shots and yoga classes alike.
Lululemon’s leggings and contoured outerwear have become legendary amongst fitness buffs. Swiftly Tech 2.0 tops have become customer-favorites, designed for high-impact workouts with seamless construction and anti-odor properties, while the Wunder Train leggings are made from fast-drying fabric that wicks moisture through a sweaty round of burpees or a hot yoga class.
The Tory Burch brand has tennis whites and golf dresses a plenty, plus on-court accessories baked into its DNA, but their cute, compression sets have become best-sellers. Blending Coolmax® EcoMade fibers with classic silhouettes, these preppy-influenced staples are made to actually break a sweat.
Along with flattering lines, the body-sculpting Compression Texture material that Outdoor Voices utilizes in their designs makes head-to-toe spandex look easy. Trim tennis dresses, tanks, and high-rise leggings are top-performers.
Girlfriend Collective considers all bodies in their process with extended sizing, then goes a step further to offer an eco recipe for each piece. For example, their oft-sold-out bike unitard diverts 26 water bottles from landfills, while their #1 selling Paloma bra diverts 11.
Staud designer Sarah Staudinger is known for her American sportswear label’s colorful signatures. In the activewear space, expect two-tone tennis dresses and remixed staples that are anything but basic.
In apparel, Nike’s figured out the sweet spot for high-performance fitness pieces that masquerade as real clothes. Aside from cozy sweats and puffers, their DRI-Fit tech, featured in compression pieces, is thinner (and somehow stronger) than traditional stretch yarns for a featherlight touch that lets you move more freely.
Sporty & Rich founder Emily Oberg has brought her own spin to the activewear space with street-forward separates that have a retro sport twist. Workout sets are where she excels, and we can’t get enough of the playful tennis pairings and cool, collab sweat suits.
A favorite brand of New York City Ballet’s Corps de Ballet dancer India Bradley, Splits59 offers body-friendly fabrics with ultra-flattering silhouettes. The secret is their impossibly thin and airy fabrications, that feel as light as air when in motion.
Sleek lines give way to recycled, cult classics in Adidas’s most popular silhouettes. We can’t resist styling their high-performance workout sets with throwback pieces, such as cropped tops and hoodies with the signature logo and three stripe detailing.
Bandier’s in-house lines like All Access, Le Ore, and Wesley have drawn celebrity fans like Hailey Bieber and the Hadid sisters for streamlined performance sets that can plug-and-play with multiple options and layers. Bestsellers include leggings with built-in pockets, sports bras with corset-flattering support, and perfectly bouncy ribbed tanks.
Varley’s London–to–LA style influence comes in the form of straightforward silhouettes and elevated basics. For an eco spin, the Cella T-shirt top features a brushed, recycled jersey with a relaxed fit that works for yoga or jogging.
Co-founder Robyn Berkley left a career in fashion to get a yoga certification in Bali that eventually led her back to fashion—this time, using conscious fibers and production methods to create Live The Process. Think hi-tech fabrics with a ballet-pretty aesthetic.
The slow build of buzz around Beyond Yoga started with expectant mothers talking about how fabulous the line’s maternity activewear felt on the body. Now, they’re topping the charts for comfy basics that work in any life stage. Their spacedye fabrications can’t be missed.
Lacoste has come a long way from the polo shirt and tennis essentials created by the brand’s founder, René Lacoste. Of course, you can still find these timeless pieces, but in today’s modern era, you can also find contemporary silhouettes, such as their full catsuit in collaboration with Bandier, that really will set you apart in class.
For streamlined basics, FP Movement makes it easy. Lightweight, fleece pullovers are wardrobe workhorses for running errands post-class and more, while the line’s bestselling ‘The Way Home’ shorts are available in a vivid rainbow of shades to match every season.
To build on their century-old history of sports equipment, Wilson launched activewear with a collection of technical, style-forward pieces designed to play together. They’ve already partnered with pros like Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk, who was the first Wilson ambassador to wear and compete with their gear, head-to-toe.
The cinching effect of Year of Ours leggings (like their popular lace-up football waistband) has drawn in celebs like Hailey Bieber and Eiza González. New, rib-knit versions offer functional pockets and bike-short lengths.