Long gone are the days when women get supremely excited about the thought of breaking in a new pair of jeans. Not to say denim is out, but now, at least if you’re in most parts of Los Angeles, we all know it’s much more about activewear. Far more casual (but not necessarily less expensive), Lululemon, Fabletics and Teeki (to name a few) have really brought this laid-back look to the forefront, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere.
But unlike with the good ol’ Juicy Couture sweatsuits we all know and love (you know you have your share stored away somewhere deep in your closet), mastering the “athleisure” look is really a craft – you can’t just throw one of these suits together and go about your day. It’s a full-blown style that the Gigi Hadids and Kylie Jenners of the world wear effortlessly (go figure).
Luckily, I’ve enlisted the guidance of the owners of Brentwood‘s trendy Sweat NSK activewear boutique to provide skyelyfe readers with some major pointers to pulling off this casual-chic trend!
Keep reading for tips from Karen Sun and Natalie Fritz, and scroll to the very bottom to find out about what the two ladies, plus fellow co-owner Susana Yee, have to say about their favorite workouts/studios, favorite places to shop and overall favorite places to venture through in the City of Angels.
1. If unsure, start with a brand known to fit universally well
“One of my favorite lines is actually Vie Active,” Sun says. “I think that’s a great line that everyone can wear – tall, short, it doesn’t really matter. It has great compression, they’re very flattering. The woman who started Vie Active is very active, herself, and is very thoughtful in terms of how she’s produced her line … [The bottom line is] don’t be uncomfortable and trust your instincts.”
2. Find the right legging for your body
“Where you can go wrong is wearing a legging that’s too long or too short or not the right color or print for you,” Fritz says. “The legging is such the core of your ‘look’ that if you go wrong there, then it just kind of — it isn’t good.”
3. Be sure to nail the outerwear
“The outerwear pulls it all together,” Fritz says. “Whether it’s a cute LNA sweater or a vest or a great Dolman sweater, something like that really pulls it together.”
4. Check out photos of Naomi Watts
“I think who always looked really good – when she lived here, we used to see her – is Naomi Watts,” Fritz says. “She always had something unique, and she would style it a lot in ways we would, like with a cute T-shirt rather than with a fitted Lululemon top. She always had a little touch to it. It wasn’t ever anything over-the-top, but it was cool and subtle and had a little fashion edge to it.”
Like the pointers? Read about the ladies who provided them!
Karen
Overall favorite workout: Boot camp class and spinning
Overall favorite workout studio or gym, etc in LA: Studio K in Pacific Palisades
Favorite restaurant in LA: Freds at Barneys
Favorite clothing designer or brand (not fitness related): Isabel Marant
Favorite place to shop (aside from own store): Heist in Venice
Favorite city or section of LA: Abbott Kinney in Venice
Years lived in LA: forever ❤️
Natalie
Overall favorite workout: Boot camp class and Pilates
Overall favorite workout studio or gym, etc in LA: Nova Pilates
Favorite restaurant in LA: Giorgio Di Baldi
Favorite clothing designer or brand (not fitness related): Isabel Marant
Favorite place to shop (aside from own store): Isabel Marant Boutique
Favorite city or section of LA: West Hollywood
Years lived in LA: 20 plus years
Susana
Overall favorite workout: Running
Overall favorite workout studio or gym, etc in LA: Burn 60
Favorite restaurant in LA: Sqirl
Favorite clothing designer or brand (not fitness related): IRO
Favorite place to shop (aside from own store): IRO on Abbot Kinney
Favorite city or section of LA: Arts District
Years lived in LA: 20 years
Sweat NSK
11731 Barrington Ct.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310.476.4636
info@sweatnsk.com
