Go Hard Or Go Home With Athletic Wear

"Make athletic wear your own!"

Does anyone else hear this all the time?  "Select your own sports bra!"  "Be an individual by working out in your own pair of neon running sneakers!"

Okay, I admit it.  I am a bit guilty of "making athletic wear my own."  It's a little hard to help nowadays, especially since everyone is becoming more creative with their athletic wear.  For instance, one of my favorite lazy outfit combos is a simple black tank top, my old navy blue high school gym shorts, a slouchy navy blue sweater, and a pair of colorful Toms.  However, do you want to know the secret to making my lazy outfit look so chic?
Okay.
Here it goes.

… I wear my old high school gym shorts high-waisted over my tank top.

That's right, you heard me!  I go the Urkel route, and tuck my shirt into my gym shorts.

Let's be honest, we all know that a 90s nerd is the current equivalent of a 2014 hipster.  In fact, I've gotten into habit of tucking every shirt I wear with my gym shorts into my shorts, and going the high-waisted route. You can also tell 90s nerd is in right now because every 5 seconds, we have a girl with wide-rimmed glasses claiming to be a "nerd."

Uh huh, sure.

But basically, back to my original point: that is one way that I "make athletic wear my own."  I notice other girls and guys go about that route by overshopping for Nikes or Jordans, or by ordering a pair of galaxy patterned leggings.  Whatever way you choose to wear your athletic gear, there is no denying that it is in style.  Just look at Rihanna:

What a freaking goddess.

You can't help but admire just how edgy and creative you can go with your sportswear.  It's really a magical thing, to pair sneakers with a dress, or to go the weird route and wear your old gym shorts high-waisted.  It's almost… rebellious.  Individual.  

Then again though, you do you with your style.

Maddy Thiers