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2016
WEARABLES
PF
The growing popularity of athleisure has prompted an increased choice of retail sportswear that both performs
well and looks good. We review some of the standout styles and their imprint pairs
soft polyviscose blend.
For men there is the Superdry Gym Sport
Runner Vest in eye-searingly fluorescent orange.
Made from a moisture-wicking, 92% polyes-
ter/8% elastane fabric, it has reflective seams
and an athletic fit. Its imprint pair is the Cool
Vest (JC007) from Just Cool by AWDis. Made
from the brand’s Neoteric textured fabric, it has
inherent wickability, UV-protection and a curved
back hem.
Littlewoods has some excellent sportswear
on offer at the moment, including Nike Dry
Printed Tempo Shorts for women. These feature
an elastic waistband with an internal drawcord
and an internal key pocket, while a Dri-Fit crepe
liner wicks away sweat. Offering up a great
match for decorators is the Women’s Active
Short (KK926) from Kustom Kit’s Gamegear
collection, which features contrast piping and
binding to side, is made from dry wicking fabric,
has an elasticated drawcord waist and zipped
back pocket, and is available in black/white and
navy/white.
The final item this month is Adidas Originals
Blue Geology Tights, also from Littlewoods. The
tights are made from 90% polyester/10% Span-
dex and have an elasticated waistband, and are
more than matched in appeal by SF’s Women’s
Reversible Work-Out Leggings (SK424) in its
new-for-2017 charcoal/bright Aztec shade,
which is simply glorious. The leggings are made
from 89% polyester/11% elastane.
Trendwatch
The new Softex Crop
Top from Spiro
The Primark
workout crop
top
The New
Look ‘No
Limits’
racerback
vest
The Women’s Flowy Racerbank Tank
from Bella+Canvas
The Superdry Gym
Sport Runner Vest
The Cool Vest from Just Cool
by AWDis
The
Gamegear
Women’s
Active
Short from
Kustom
Kit
Adidas Originals
Blue Geology
Tights
SF’s Women’s
Reversible Work-
Out Leggings in
new colourway
charcoal/bright
Aztec
A
nimal prints are an enduring favourite
with the fashion crowd, and the latest
sports crop top from Primark is a winner.
Its muted grey shades elevate it to a completely
different league from those leopard prints so
beloved by Coronation Street’s Bet Lynch. The
new Softex Crop Top (S282F) from Spiro in
cloudy grey is an excellent base for those look-
ing to recreate the look. It is made from breath-
able, quick dry, 200 gsm, 88% polyester/12%
elastane with Quick Dri treatment, is carbon
brushed for peached softness and has flatlock
seams.
Another top for sporty women is the New
Look ‘No Limits’ racerback with rounded neck-
line and sleeveless design. It has a casual fit that
is easy to replicate with the Women’s Flowy
Racerback Tank (8800) from Bella+Canvas.
Available in 16 colourways, it is made from a
Nike Dry Printed
Tempo Shorts from
Littlewoods