With so many of our work lives altered by the pandemic, the new business casual is business comfortable. But whether your office is inside your home or somewhere else, there are now so many chic options beyond leggings and sweats. Athleta specializes in go-anywhere, do-anything styles, with technical pieces that let you bike to the office, take a long walk or yoga class at lunch, or transition easily to a post-work sweat session. Here are 12 styles that let you both work and play, many of them made from recycled fabrics.
Throw a blazer over leggings and a tee, and voilà—instant professional. The timeless cut of this lapelless jacket is updated by its construction in stretchy, wrinkle-free fabric. Handy bonus: real, not fake, pockets. Avenue Blazer, $229, available in Black. Comfy as leggings but with trouser details like back pockets and vertical seams, these tweedy tights mean no more having to change post-bike ride to work. Plus, the stretchy material is moisture wicking in case you’re still cooling down at your desk. Delancey Herringbone Tight, $105, available in Bluff Grey, Walnut Brown, and Black/Abalone Grey. Layer this comfy-chic sweatshirt over your workout ’fit to elevate it to something casually polished. The back drapes down to cover your bum and features a surprise hood for those chilly days. Purana Wrap Sweatshirt, $109, available in Seawood Snack, Enchanted Blue, Walnut Brown, Light Grey Heather, Charcoal Grey Heather. With a subtle sheen, flat front and flattering side panels, these warm joggers are a dress-up or dress-down street-style essential. Pair with sneakers, or with heels to give them a whole new look. Brooklyn Lined Jogger, $119, available in Black. An outfit that can be dressed down for an active commute and then dressed up for the office or after-work dinner? Yes, please. Unlike some jumpsuits, this one won’t pull up uncomfortably when you move thanks to its stretchy material and longer inseam options for tall women. Brooklyn Jumpsuit, $149, available in Black and Seaweed Snack. The relaxed style says comfort but the pattern says fun. Wear these joggers to yoga, then top with a blazer or wrap sweater to take the look in a new direction. Salutation Textured Jogger, $99, available in Meadow Decadent Chocolate. So easy to wear, this drapey cardigan envelopes you in cozy comfort. Slip it on to stay warm during savasana, and keep it on to make a chic statement during meetings. Pranayama Wrap, $109, available in Minimalist Grey, Mocha Latte Heather, Decadent Chocolate, Blue Star Heather, Bright White, Navy, Fog Grey Heather, Seaweed Snack, Marl Grey Heather, and Black. Combining the style of a trouser with the feel of sweatpants, these versatile, breathable cropped pants will be your go-to for days when you’re up for anything, from a presentation to a hike to dinner with friends. Endeavor Straight Leg Pant, $129, available in Walnut Brown or Black. Cover up a workout tank with this laid-back cool button-up that packs like a dream thanks to wrinkle-resistant fabric. Perforations under the arms help you avoid post-activity sweat marks, too. Urbanite Printed Top, $139, available in Denali Minimalistic Grey. This wrap feels like wearing a cozy throw, but with architectural draping in the back to make it fashion. Truly an all-arounder, this wrap can be thrown in your workout bag to take you anywhere you want to go afterward. Harmony Wrap 2.0, $109, available in Light Grey Heather, Charcoal Grey Heather, Palermo Pink Heather and Seaweed Snack Heather. Thank goodness the easy wide-leg silhouette is back. These structured, stretchy pants look menswear-cool with sneakers but upgrade the aesthetic with tuxedo-inspired panels down the side and vents at the bottom. Cosmic Pant, $139, available in Black. With a high-low hem and swingy silhouette that allows for movement and air circulation, this dress, made with lightweight, quick-drying fabric, will have you power-walking the long way to work. Presidio Dress, $119, available in Black.Athleta Avenue Blazer
Athleta Delancey Herringbone Tight
Athleta Purana Wrap Sweatshirt
Athleta Brooklyn Lined Jogger
Athleta Brooklyn Jumpsuit
Athleta Salutation Textured Jogger
Athleta Pranayama Wrap
Athleta Endeavor Straight Leg Pant
Athleta Urbanite Printed Top
Athleta Harmony Wrap 2.0
Athleta Cosmic Pant
Athleta Presidio Dress