Fashion: Relax your style with sporty separates

Pop star Rita rocks sporty chic with a sassy street flair like no other.

Lift your game plan this season and make your street style workout with athletic-inspired looks. The sports luxe trend continues to dominate the fashion world and it's such an easy look to master. Finally, a trend that looks great and is also super comfy to wear.

Sports luxe is all about choosing pieces that originally had their roots in sportswear but giving them a fresh twist, making them modern street staples.

So keep those daggy trackies and hoodies hidden away at home. Instead, opt for streamlined, chic sports-inspired pieces and you'll nail the sports luxe trend in a heartbeat.

To get the look, think oversized tees with sporty logos, soft drapey joggers and bomber jackets. The devil is in the detail so perforated mesh, zips and, of course, the coolest trainers around, all help to create a look that is just too good for working out only.

Straight off the starting block is Rita Ora for Adidas Originals in its "too cool for school" red Spaceshifter jacket and shorts. The shiny fabric gives it a truly space age and techno feel. Pop star Rita rocks sporty chic with a sassy street flair like no other.

Making my Sports Luxe greatest hits list is Ketz-ke's Impact top and skirt. The fun mesh and bold logo design brilliantly highlight the sports theme.

C & M's Palm polo and Priscilla pant epitomise a relaxed sporty style. If you want to pump up the glam factor, team with sky-high heels instead of flats.

Game, set and match your style stakes with Sylvester's super-cute, tennis-inspired cruising polo and eyelet skirt. The sporty stripes add to the appeal. Leisurewear never looked so good.

Have your own Sports Illustrated moment in Zambesi's Ringside housecoat and Freestyle swimsuit. Make an impact poolside or simply just stand out from the crowd in this fab 80s-look one-piece.

Love to lounge around but still look good? Slip into style with Viktoria and Woods Manly Boxy crew top. You can't go wrong with grey marle and, teamed with a sleek track pant, this is effortless style made for the weekend.

Nothing says easy more than Hideseekers Penny cami and slashed Sapphire trouser. The monochrome and minimalistic detailing make this a true, off-duty sporty classic.

Without a doubt, Sports Luxe is all about ridiculously cool trainers. Go old school with these navy New Balance numbers and channel a bit of Sporty Spice.

Be sure to add a touch of glam with Mimco's chic leather cadet cuff.

Sunglasses are a must-have. Go bright and shiny with Karen Walker's Hollywood Pool sunnies.

Finish off your laid-back look with Witchery's Active Cap. Great for bad hair days, too.

So ease yourself into something a little more comfortable this spring. Try the Sports Luxe trend and unleash your true inner sporty side.

Space Shifter Superstar Track Jacket $140
Space Shifter shorts $60
Instinct Trainers $200
All from Adidas Originals

(From left to right)

Impact Top $145
Impact Skirt $145
All from Ketz-ke

Palm Polo $229
Priscilla Pant $299
All from C & M (Camilla & Marc)

Cruising polo top $195
Eyelet skirt $265
All from Sylvester (Kate Sylvester)

Ringside house coat $390
Freestyle swimsuit $320
All from Zambesi

Viktoria & Woods Manly boxy crew top $159
From Superette

Penny Cami $198
Sapphire Trouser $295
All from Hideseekers

Must-have sport accessories

New Balance 620 trainers in navy $139.90 From Wildpair

Witchery active cap in Black $44.90

Mimco Cadet leather wrist cuff $99.95

Hollywood Pool sunglasses in Sky Blue $369, from Karen Walker

STOCKISTS

• adidas.co.nz
• ketz-ke.com
• camillaandmarc.com
• katesylvester.com
• zambesistore.com
• superette.co.nz
• hideseekers.com
• wildpair.co.nz
• mimco.com.au
• karenwalkereyewear.com
• witchery.co.nz

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