6 Sporty Fall Outfits That Prove Athleisure Is Alive and Well

It’s the most magical time of year! And if you’re a fashion and sports girlie like me, then you know that fall is upon us and so is football season. So what does that mean? An opportunity to lean fully into athleisure as the weather cools down. Some of my favorite athleisure pieces are hoodies, windbreakers, oversized joggers, and trendy sneakers. They mesh perfectly with your regular everyday clothes, which builds out the prime athleisure outfit.Now, while it is debated where exactly you’re allowed to wear your athleisure, there’s still nothing quite like being comfortable yet stylish. And athleisure outfits let you do just that.Below, feast your eyes on some fall athleisure outfit ideas that’ll have you ready to take on whatever the chilly, spooky season brings.A Good Zip-Up Moritz Scholz//Getty ImagesThere are many things working here for me. From the iconic early 2000s skirt over jeans look to the jelly ballet flats, this is a way to tap into some of my favorite fashion trends of the moment. And to set the look off, adding in a simple sports jacket really elevates the whole outfit, giving off extreme cool girl vibes.Windbreaker FallMoritz Scholz//Getty ImagesColor blocking is all the rage right now. So this look is one at the top of my replicate list. Not only is it vibrant and fun, but adding in the sports windbreaker jacket and the Adidas ballet flats is a way to mix sport with style.Track Pants for Every DayMoritz Scholz//Getty ImagesI cannot tell you how many pairs of track pants I own; the limit does not exist. They’re perfect to lounge around in your home or wear all day running errands. Pairing them with some fun pieces, like a cropped trench and thong sandals makes the outfit ready for whatever the day brings.Sneaker TimeMoritz Scholz//Getty ImagesIf you want to play it more safe leaning into athleisure this fall, try pairing your favorite Nike sneakers with a simple skirt and striped rugby-esque top. It’s athlete meets fashion in a very minimalistic way.Running Shorts Aren’t Just for RunningMoritz Scholz//Getty ImagesShe’s a girl on the go, she’s busy, which is why she’s got on her running shorts. This is one of my favorite looks that the women of New York City love to wear. For those warmer fall days, throwing on some stylish running shorts with a simple white button-down makes for an eclectic mix that just makes sense.Sequined High-LowWWD//Getty ImagesAnother combination we’re going to see a lot of this fall is the very high-low athleisure mix. Taking a very upscale sequined skirt like the one here and pairing it with an athletic zip-up is so trendy and chic that everyone will be copying your look in the days to come.Aiyana Ishmael is the style editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. In her work, Aiyana focuses on the culture of fashion and how it intertwines and shapes the zeitgeist. She is an award-winning journalist from Miami, Florida, and a graduate of the historically Black university, Florida A&M. She is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30: Media honoree, and her debut romance novella PASSING GAME is set to release March of 2027 (831 Stories/Simon & Schuster).