Athleisure really and truly is the best of both worlds: comfort and fashion.

The trend began when women decided that yoga pants were a million times more comfortable than dress trousers or even jeans, and found a way to weave them into life outside of the gym.

It wasn't long before designers started making clothes that had the essence of exercise garb (made from performance fabric), but with a fashionable twist.

Have a friend who you never see in jeans or really anything besides leggings anymore?

Here are six great gifts for the ladies in your life who love the athleisure trend, whether they are sporty or not.


Collaboration Items

Top names in fashion and music are teaming up with the brands to create athleisure clothing that's so beautiful we shudder at the thought of actually wearing it to spin class.

We're talking Beyonce, Stella McCartney, Rita Ora and more. If you're shopping for one of your nearest and dearest athleisure-loving friends, treat her to a pricey piece from one of these lines that she wouldn't splurge on for herself.


Graphic Tops

Athleisure girls are cheeky and love tops emblazoned with inspirational quotes and messages like, "Karma Made Me Do It" and "Spiritual Gangster."

Perfect for brunch, yoga classes and everything in between, find a few graphic tops that best suit your friend's personality and package them in a pretty gift bag.


Jewelry

If your leggings-loving friend is always sporting meaningful and symbolic jewelry to help inspire her throughout the day, why not gift ger with a new piece to add to her collection?

Think delicate and colorful necklaces and bracelets that feature hamsas and crystals.

These will pair nicely with loose-fitting athleisure tees.


Statement Leggings

Standard black cotton leggings just won't cut it for truly avid athleisure lovers.

Instead, they need leggings that make a statement with an attention-grabbing print or eye-catching finish.

Whether you're thinking colorful stripes, shiny metallics or wild animal prints, the options are truly endless. Even better, unlike jeans or leather pants, statement leggings will keep their shape for many washings to come.


Designer Fitness Trackers

Why let your friend wear a plain fitness tracker bracelet when she could wear one that is leather and gold?

Even if your athleisure gal never actually makes it to the gym, a pretty piece from the Tory Burch for Fitbit collection could inspire her to get there some day.


Socks

Socks sound like such joke gift that they're actually amazing.

We used to sigh and smile politely when mom gave us socks for Christmas, but women devoted to athleisure need socks! Short of buying her hip sneakers, the low-cut sock is the next best thing.
Athleisure really and truly is the best of both worlds: comfort and fashion. The trend began when women decided that yoga pants were a million times more comfortable than dress trousers or even jeans, and found a way to weave them into life outside of the gym. It wasn't long before designers started making clothes that had the essence of exercise garb (made from performance fabric), but with a fashionable twist. Have a friend who you never see in jeans or really anything besides leggings anymore? Here are six great gifts for the ladies in your life who love the athleisure trend, whether they are sporty or not.
Collaboration ItemsTop names in fashion and music are teaming up with the brands to create athleisure clothing that's so beautiful we shudder at the thought of actually wearing it to spin class. We're talking Beyonce, Stella McCartney, Rita Ora and more. If you're shopping for one of your nearest and dearest athleisure-loving friends, treat her to a pricey piece from one of these lines that she wouldn't splurge on for herself.
Graphic TopsAthleisure girls are cheeky and love tops emblazoned with inspirational quotes and messages like, "Karma Made Me Do It" and "Spiritual Gangster." Perfect for brunch, yoga classes and everything in between, find a few graphic tops that best suit your friend's personality and package them in a pretty gift bag.
JewelryIf your leggings-loving friend is always sporting meaningful and symbolic jewelry to help inspire her throughout the day, why not gift ger with a new piece to add to her collection? Think delicate and colorful necklaces and bracelets that feature hamsas and crystals. These will pair nicely with loose-fitting athleisure tees.
Statement LeggingsStandard black cotton leggings just won't cut it for truly avid athleisure lovers. Instead, they need leggings that make a statement with an attention-grabbing print or eye-catching finish. Whether you're thinking colorful stripes, shiny metallics or wild animal prints, the options are truly endless. Even better, unlike jeans or leather pants, statement leggings will keep their shape for many washings to come.
Designer Fitness TrackersWhy let your friend wear a plain fitness tracker bracelet when she could wear one that is leather and gold? Even if your athleisure gal never actually makes it to the gym, a pretty piece from the Tory Burch for Fitbit collection could inspire her to get there some day.
SocksSocks sound like such joke gift that they're actually amazing. We used to sigh and smile politely when mom gave us socks for Christmas, but women devoted to athleisure need socks! Short of buying her hip sneakers, the low-cut sock is the next best thing.