P.E Nation’s founders on styling activewear for every occasion and athleisure staples

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11th Oct 2019

The athleisure segment of the fashion industry and, by extension, our wardrobes has exploded over the last few years. But it can be an overwhelming task trying to narrow down exactly what your athleisure line-up should look like, what to wear for different types of sweat sessions and how to style your activewear so that you can wear it to the office, the gym and even to dinner.

With Vogue Online Shopping Night (VOSN) just around the corner—kicking off at 6pm on Tuesday, October 22 and running until 6am on Friday, October 25—now is the perfect time to make plans for getting your activewear wardrobe in order, especially given that beloved Australian activewear label, P.E Nation, is taking part in the shopping event.

Ahead of VOSN kicking off and to help you with this important (read: essential) sartorial task, we asked P.E Nation’s founders, Pip Edwards and Claire Tregoning, for their expert advice on activewear styling, which fabrics to look for when selecting activewear and the athleisure staples every wardrobe should include.

What are your expert tips for styling activewear for every day and every occasion?
“We are all about blurring the lines between fitness and fashion to take you from studio to street seamlessly. Sportswear is now the norm and it’s become the daily uniform. Mix it up. Leggings with blazers. Bike shorts with shirts—everything is possible.”

What fabrics should activewear shoppers look to when selecting pieces that will perform even during a heavy workout session?
“It’s all about the level of support that you are after. If you’re high impact training, you want a high-performance piece that boasts comfortable compression and support. Usually a high-tension fabric with flat-locked seams for increased strength and durability are our favourites for these types of intense workouts—you still always want something that hugs the contours of your body comfortably, and moves with you in any and every sweat session.”

What are your personal go-to favourite activewear pieces and why?
“Our new sustainable leggings and sport bras. They are made from recycled high-tech fabric. You get high performance but with low impact on the environment. It’s a really important journey for us.”

Which five pieces should every woman have in their summer activewear wardrobe?
“Bike shorts are a must for this season. They are so easy to train in, to wear to the office and then head out for dinner, dressed up with a blazer. Our new high-rise, hot shorts are perfect for all types of workouts during the summer. Our super soft and sheer tank is perfect for the hotter days, and it feels amazing on. Our sustainable sports bras that are made from recycled fabric have the best support. Our new ultimate legging in black and gold with a high-rise is the bomb.”

What are you looking forward to wearing this summer?
“Our P.E x Speedo swimwear and everything neon.”