I'm Putting My Black Leggings on Hold for This Athleisure Trend

In my mind, anything that's good enough to make me put my go-to black leggings at the bottom of the pile is a pretty big deal. I've relied on my classic black athleisure clothing for so long, so anything activewear trend that attempts to come between me and my black leggings is probably one worth talking about. If you've paid even the slightest bit of attention to trends this spring, you'll know that soft pastel hues saturated everything from denim to shoes. So it may come as no surprise that summer's biggest athleisure trend is all about embracing these soft shades.

But I'm not just talking about pastel-colored leggings. This season's colors are finding their way onto more unexpected items of athleisure clothing, too. Sage green sneakers and lavender exercise dresses are just a few of the items winning us over right now. And although we're seeing trendsetters from NYC to L.A. testing out colorful athleisure looks, it's even a trend that Princess Diana could get behind.

Ahead, see how to wear the pastel-colored athleisure trend now and shop our favorite pieces.

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Bike shorts are quickly rising to athleisure fame, but it's a colorful pair like this that has us feeling the trend.

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We're loving bright jewel tones, too.

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Perfect for making your Saturday trip to the grocery store that much more stylish.

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True athleisure trendsetters will pair their pastel joggers with more-polished separates.

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Fanny pack + bike shorts = the athleisure look of 2018.

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Sneakers are a totally achievable way to test out the trend.

Now see the legging trend we're recommending to all our friends.

Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.