18 Best Activewear Brands in 2024 to Know and Shop | Vogue

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Workout wear has never been more important, becoming somewhat of a phenomenon over the past few years in the fashion realms. No longer reserved for time solely at the gym, the best activewear brands often blend the lines between fashion and function, offering longevity outside of just a sweaty workout. If you need more proof, just take a look at Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid or Hailey Bieber’s street style looks, who regularly mix fitness wear with their coveted ready-to-wear and designer accessories. Still, activewear needs to provide purpose, not just look good, so we did a deep dive of the best activewear brands on the market right now that offer both.

Of course, we have included the classic brands on our master list—such as Lululemon, Adidas, and Nike—who continuously push the limits in terms of high-performance activewear, to ensure all the bases are covered when it comes to sweat wicking, anti-odor, and anti-chafing properties. However, there is a crop of contemporary brands that we have fallen in love with as well, that illustrate this idea of ‘en Vogue sport’. Alo Yoga has become a customer-favorite, for the fashion girlies as well, thanks to clean lines and cool cuts, while Live the Process consistently tantalizes our ballet beautiful dreams with dreamy color palettes and silhouettes that push the boundaries.

No matter your sport or favorite workout, the bases are covered. So keep reading below to see all our favorites that made the list, giving you the best activewear available to shop and style right now.

For streamlined basics, FP Movement makes it easy. A fleece jacket is a wardrobe workhorse for running errands post-class in the fall, or throw it over the Crossover Set for a relaxed Sunday look. Its Righteous Runsie makes falling bra straps a thing of the past on long runs—and is available in a vivid rainbow of shades to match every season.

FP Movement

Hit The Slopes fleece jacket

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FP Movement

Hot Shot crossover set

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FP Movement

Never Better dress

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FP Movement

Righteous Runsie

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Associated with supermodels like the Hadid sisters and Karlie Kloss, Alo Yoga’s designs are exactly the kind of athletic wear you’ll see in celebrities-in-the-wild paparazzi shots and yoga classes alike.

Alo Yoga

Airlift suit up bra

ALO YOGA

Alo Yoga

Airlift ribbed 7/8 leggings

ALO YOGA

Alo Yoga

seamless delight high neck bra

ALO YOGA

Tory Burch

pleated-hem tennis skirt

TORY BURCH

In apparel, Nike’s figured out the sweet spot for high-performance fitness pieces that masquerade as real clothes. Aside from bra tops and leggings, we are vibing with their Windrunner fabric, a water-repellent option available in zip-up jackets, warm-up shorts, and track pants.

Nike

loose UV woven full-zip jacket

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Nike

mid-rise woven shorts

NIKE

Nike

light-support sports bra

NIKE

Nike

Windrunner open-hem pants

NIKE

Lululemon’s leggings and contoured outerwear have become legendary amongst fitness buffs. Techy tops have become customer-favorites, designed for high-impact workouts with seamless construction and anti-odor properties, while the Wunder Train leggings are made from fast-drying fabric that wicks moisture through a sweaty round of burpees or a hot yoga class.

Lululemon

Ebb to Street ribbed jersey tank

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Lululemon

Wunder Train high-rise leggings

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Lululemon

Energy Luxtreme sports bra

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Lululemon

Wunder Train Everlux high-rise shorts

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The Tory Burch brand has tennis whites and golf dresses a plenty, plus on-court accessories baked into its DNA, but their cute, compression sets have become best-sellers. Blending Coolmax® EcoMade fibers with classic silhouettes, these preppy-influenced staples are made to actually break a sweat.

Tory Burch

printed pleated golf dress

TORY BURCH

Tory Burch

pleated-hem tennis skirt

TORY BURCH

Tory Burch

sculpt compression bra

TORY BURCH

Tory Burch

weightless chevron legging

TORY BURCH

You may have already tested out the brand’s extensive array of running sneakers, but the performance wear should not be missed, as well. You will find everything from tennis-friendly separates to bra tops and leggings that will go the extra mile in run club.

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Performance-T stretch-mesh T-shirt

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Court pleated tennis skirt

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endurance stretch sport bra

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performance stretch recycled leggings

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Vuori takes its inspiration from the California coast and what wardrobe an active lifestyle requires. Find slouchy tanks, relaxed shorts, drawstring pants, and more—which also make great travel companions.

Vuori

Energy tank

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Vuori

Villa shorts

NORDSTROM

Vuori

Plyo rib racerback tank

NORDSTROM

Vuori

Daily wide leg pants

NORDSTROM

Known for luxe fitness staples without a hefty price tag, you can count on Athleta for your everyday ensembles for all activities. We love that the brand offers size-inclusive pieces, as well, from sports bras in different cup sizes to activewear up to size 3X.

Athleta

Flex spacer bra

ATHLETA

Athleta

Weekender run short

ATHLETA

Athleta

Essential tee

ATHLETA

Athleta

Pacesetter leggings

ATHLETA

Girlfriend Collective considers all bodies in their process with extended sizing, then goes a step further to offer an eco recipe for each piece. For example, their oft-sold-out bike unitard diverts 26 water bottles from landfills, while their #1 selling Paloma bra diverts 11.

Girlfriend Collective

Paloma racerback bra

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Girlfriend Collective

Float ultralight legging

GIRLFRIEND COLLECTIVE

Girlfriend Collective

café meredith bow tank

GIRLFRIEND COLLECTIVE

Girlfriend Collective

skyline Tina open back unitard

GIRLFRIEND COLLECTIVE

Sporty & Rich founder Emily Oberg has brought her own spin to the activewear space with street-forward separates that have a retro sport twist. Workout sets are where she excels, and we can’t get enough of the playful tennis pairings and cool, graphic tees.

Sporty & Rich

printed stretch sports bra

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Sporty & Rich

printed stretch leggings

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Sporty & Rich

French Open printed T-shirt

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Sporty & Rich

printed stretch shorts

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A favorite brand of New York City Ballet’s Corps de Ballet dancer India Bradley, Splits59 offers body-friendly fabrics with ultra-flattering silhouettes. The secret is their impossibly thin and airy fabrications, that feel as light as air when in motion.

Splits59

Monah Rigor sports bra

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Splits59

Kiki rib tank

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Splits59

Kiki rib tank

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Splits59

Raquel airweight flare leggings

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Sleek lines give way to recycled, cult classics in Adidas’s most popular silhouettes. We can’t resist styling their high-performance workout sets with throwback pieces, such as cropped tops and shorts with the signature logo and three stripe detailing.

Adidas

rib crop tank top

NORDSTROM

Adidas

Adicolor 3-stripes French terry shorts

NORDSTROM

Adidas

Terrex Xploric water repellent windbreaker

NORDSTROM

Adidas

Adicolor 3-stripes leggings

NORDSTROM

Bandier’s in-house line has drawn celebrity fans like Hailey Bieber and the Hadid sisters for streamlined performance sets that can plug-and-play with multiple options and layers. Bestsellers include leggings with built-in pockets, sports bras with corset-flattering support, and cool, cut-out one pieces.

Bandier

rib crop short sleeve

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Bandier

center stage rib legging

BANDIER

Bandier

asymmetric tempo short catsuit

BANDIER

Bandier

v-neck tempo crop bra

BANDIER

Varley’s London–to–LA style influence comes in the form of straightforward silhouettes and elevated basics. These simple pieces, ranging from swoosh shorts to bra top and leggings sets, have a relaxed fit that works for yoga or jogging.

Varley

Otis gathered stretch-jersey T-shirt

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Varley

Arlington piped ripstop shorts

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Varley

Bea FreeSoft jersey sports bra

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Varley

FreeSoft jersey leggings

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Co-founder Robyn Berkley left a career in fashion to get a yoga certification in Bali that eventually led her back to fashion—this time, using conscious fibers and production methods to create the pieces for her brand, Live The Process. Think hi-tech fabrics with a ballet-pretty aesthetic.

Jet twisted cap-sleeve bra

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Live The Process

Orion leggings

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Live The Process

Vega bodysuit

LUISA VIAROMA

Live The Process

cutout bodysuit

LUISA VIAROMA

The slow build of buzz around Beyond Yoga started with expectant mothers talking about how fabulous the line’s maternity activewear felt on the body. Now, they’re topping the charts for comfy basics that work in any life stage. Their spacedye fabrications can’t be missed.

racerback crop tank

NORDSTROM

Caught In The Midi high-waist leggings

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Garden Party sleeveless minidress

NORDSTROM

On the Down low t-shirt

NORDSTROM

To build on their century-old history of sports equipment, Wilson launched activewear with a collection of technical, style-forward pieces designed to play together. They’ve already partnered with pros like Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk, who was the first Wilson ambassador to wear and compete with their gear, head-to-toe.

Wilson

Brentwood half-zip

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Wilson

Tennis Ball shorts

WILSON

Wilson

Ace seamless bra top

WILSON

Wilson

Midtown tennis skirt

WILSON

The cinching effect of Year of Ours leggings (like their popular lace-up football waistband) has drawn in celebs like Hailey Bieber and Eiza González. New, rib-knit versions offer functional pockets and bike-short lengths.

Year of Ours

sporty rib-knit tank top

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Year of Ours

rib-knit v-waist bike shorts

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Year of Ours

courset crop tank top

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Year of Ours

The Field lace-up leggings

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