Ask Angie: How to do the sporty style?

jayne

Over the last seasons my poison eye to minimal has been cleared and I am more and more drawn, in summer especially, to the minimal clean sporty look.

Angie, how does one get started with such a look? I tried a top today that seemed just the thing but then realized I don't know what I would wear it with. So even though I didn't get the top, if I had, what type of bottom am I looking for? and what colors really?

It seems this year, as with most years, the sporty minimalist basic is white. But this year also has neon and silver I think. DO you have any starter kit (or maybe trial kit) I should look for?

Oh and steer me clear if it is too young or requires a super bod! I can take it!

thanks for any help

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14 years ago

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Transcona Shannon

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I'm looking forward to seeing Angie's suggestions regarding this style - the outfits you've posted Jayne are beautiful!

14 years ago

Angie

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Jayne, the sporty trend is gaining popularity - and it's VERY trendy.

#5, #6 and #7 will translate the easiest back to your style. White works well for this look in Spring and Summer. How do you feel about wearing white with silver, neon and pastels?

Slubby knit tops, slouchy colour blocked trousers, and a perforated handbag are probably your best bet on the starter kit. This post might inspire you too:

http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/19/the-sporty-trend/

14 years ago

rachylou

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I still like those knitted sweatpants. I feel bad about wearing the sporty look because it would be false advertising...

14 years ago

Anonymous

I love these looks Jayne, and now I see where you were going with the top you tried on this morning. The white ones are my favorite, for their coverage and structure (?). I love the way they combined silver with the white, so fresh and cool. I'm going to follow Angie's link. I can't wait to see what you come up with for summer!

14 years ago

Anonymous

I'm back, and your pictures look so different from Angie's. I didn't have very positive things to say about the sporty look on her blog post, but change the colors and throw in a metallic and it looks much more do-able to me.

14 years ago

Sarah A

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yes, i can see how this look can be so fun for spring too! i am still trying to wrap my head around how to do it though...

14 years ago

annagybe

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I like fancy sweatpants then mixing with more tailored items.

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14 years ago

jayne

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my biggest dilema is the silhouette of the pants and skirts....because I am really not liking the sweatpant solution. I like these picture for the flowing looseness of the skirts and pants, yet I see nothing like them in retail. These are not exactly pencil skirts, they seem looser and made with a soft material. Is it jersey or silk? Anyone seeing anything like this out there? (below designer of course )

Angie, it is trendy so it won't last? Not worth investing in then?
Thanks

14 years ago

Vildy

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Rachylou said: "I feel bad about wearing the sporty look because it would be false advertising... "

heh, look at it this way: I might need gear for the effort of making myself a pot of coffee before I've had coffee

14 years ago

Vildy

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Jayne, nothin' really lasts. If you like a trend, it's good to wear it at the time and live now.

14 years ago

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