We're in Our 50s and Swear By These 5 Activewear Looks
Janet Gunn is the inspiring influencer behind The Grateful Gardenia. Originally from Texas, the 58-year-old style guru is now settled in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and dog, Buster. She's worked as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, flight attendant, actor, jewelry designer, and beyond. In other words, she has a ton of experience and an equally cool personal style. Melissa Meyers is a Los Angeles–based influencer with a focus on beauty, style, travel, and wellness. Her blog, The Glow Girl, aims to empower women to embrace the best version of themselves, age gracefully, and cultivate a glow from the inside out. Oh, and don't forget to follow them at @janetgunngratefulgardenia and @melissameyers.
We routinely turn to influencers Janet Gunn and Melissa Meyers for their top-notch style advice. And while age should nothing to do with what your fashion choices, their expertise over 50 is always intriguing given their seasoned sartorial point of view. We recently highlighted their favorite dress trends, and next up we thought we’d pivot a bit to discuss something on the other end of the style spectrum. Yep, activewear.
Keep scrolling to uncover the fashionable and functional activewear looks Gunn and Meyers wear for various workouts. And if you’re shopping for new gear, you’ll also uncover a range of product recommendations ahead.
Biking and Hiking
"When out for a leisure bike ride or a fresh-air hike, full-length leggings or breathable joggers with a lightweight top keeps us looking and feeling cool. Try knotting an oversize T-shirt or tank to go from basic to a bit more style!" — Gunn and Meyers
On Gunn: Alo top; Lululemon leggings; Nike sneakers
On Meyers: Sweaty Betty outfit
Yoga, Pilates, and Rolling
"Pilates, yoga, or foam roller? All of the above, please. As we get older, it’s important to stay flexible. We like 3/4-length leggings that move with us paired with a tank or a T-shirt that is long enough to not ride up as we bend and stretch." — Gunn and Meyers
On Gunn: Lilybod leggings; Alo top
On Meyers: Lululemon outfit
Walking and Running
"For a mild cardio walk, a pair of joggers or trending tie-dye sweats (DIY or store-bought!) keeps things comfortable and relaxed. For a run, we mix it up a bit with bike shorts or patterned leggings to show off a bit of flair. And of course, solid, stylish shoes that can walk or run the distance with us." — Gunn and Meyers
On Meyers: Varley outfit
On Gunn: Alo top; Lululemon leggings; Nike sneakers
Home Workouts
"Makeshift home gyms and online class streaming have definitely been helpful over the past few months. When doing our home-based workouts, we like to either wear sheer, loose-fitting tops with a bralette underneath or a quick-dry tank to make sure we have options to cool down if we start to overheat." — Gunn and Meyers
On Gunn: Alo outfit; Nike sneakers
On Meyers: Lilybod outfit
Sand and Surf
"The beach is finally open again, and it’s the perfect spot to get active by running, walking, or jumping waves. When oceanside, we like to keep it fresh with white, light colors, or patterns. Shoes are optional." — Gunn and Meyers
On Gunn: Alo outfit
On Meyers: Ultracor outfit
Next, check out the basics Gunn and Meyers both love.
Editor's note: Some of the photos featured were taken pre–social distancing.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.
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