by josie
The asymmetrical meSheeky Stevie skirt, shown here with the Stevie tank, can be paired with boots and a jacket for a chic post-yoga street look.
When it comes to workout gear, I tend to hang on a bit too long, as my faded yoga pants, ragged Bikram shorts and hole-riddled sneakers attest. But today’s yoga clothes and accessories tempt me to spring for a new wardrobe, as they’re designed for comfort and ease of motion, making a world of difference during practice. And they’re much more chic than the black capris I purchased in 1998.
My latest favorite combo is Athleta’s zip line tank ($59), with built-in support and wicking, breathable fabric, paired with the chaturanga knicker ($49) made of Athleta’s unique Pilayo fabric. Both create flattering silhouettes and have built-in UV protection, which is perfect for the summer’s remaining outdoor yoga classes. Check out VIVmag’s take on Athleta’s yoga fashion show at Solstice in Times Square earlier this summer.
In fact, I’m a bit surprised that New York City’s topless yogini — who also was apparently at the Solstice event — could remain on her shirtless campaign after seeing such great tops. She must not have read my “Yoga Style to Catch Your (Third) Eye” in the latest issue.
The story features looks from Electric Yoga, which also makes the Seamless Yoga Cap ($24). As someone who adjusts her ponytail differently for different poses, I’m surprised no one has thought of this before. Available in black and pink, the cap keeps hair off your face and neck — and it also wicks away moisture.
Since I’m only 5-foot-2, plenty of workout pant hems fall way below my ankles. So the Flexure Pants ($68), Flexure Crop Pants ($46) and Flexure Shorts ($34) from Horny Toad seem like pure genius. The bottoms of each have a series of banded hems, so you can trim to the desired length without fear of raveling. Plus, they’re made from comfortable organic cotton with some spandex for stretch.
While VIVmag has told you about meSheeky’s pre- and post-yoga skirts as fashionable accessories that also provide coverage over yoga pants, the line now has more “studio to street” style options. For the studio, I love the Stevie cami ($58) in wink, though there are a variety of other colors, including jade, olive, glow, splash and berry. The asymmetrical Stevie skirt ($48) not only looks great over yoga pants post-practice, but it can be paired with tights and boots once the temperatures drop.
Also new for fall in the meSheeky collection is the cashmere Elle Poncho ($148), available in jet or oatmeal. The lightweight, yet cozy, wrap is a nice alternative to a hoodie and can be thrown on for savasana in a chilly studio or worn around town paired with skinny jeans.
These yoga styles are definitely improvements over some of my old yogawear — like a pair of drawstring shorts that inconveniently slipped from my waist during a Bikram class. Have you ever had a yoga wardrobe malfunction?
Photo credit: Courtesy meSheeky
