Athleisure and The Rise of Athflow | 2021

“My Fashion Trends Series - II”

What is your perception of how fashion designing evolved in the past year?

This is my first to start a post with my opinion.

Before the pandemic, fashion was usually driven by creativity conceived by designers. They would conceive an idea that would then become either a trend or a fad.  The 1980s and 1990s were the best fashion trends in my view. Since Covid began, global perceptions changed for all aspects of life. I could say it affected the designers too, although there has been no creativity since 2019. Their conception unconsciously transitioned to perception. So now I will ask again. What is your take on the current fashion trend? My verdict?

It’s nothing more than perception and push!

Now let’s jump into athleisure and Athflow. Before I explain the latter, I want to say sorry Pinterest team and Kanai, but I don’t think I would be quoting you much! Because this is going to be my own interpretation of what I understood from you the upcoming trend to be. All for love! To my lovely audience, I’ll keep the definitions very short.

Athleisure

Athleisure stands for athletic leisure aka aesthetically appealing comfort wear blended with activewear. Just accessorize your athletic ensemble to look stylish! The athleisure aesthetic has evolved into a streetwear style since 2020. The other day I saw this woman wearing mustard joggers with an ivory lace blouse, matched with a monochrome bag and white sneakers, and she looked woah! (I’m quite straight.). My recommendation? Dress up your athleisure wear with white ankle or knee-high boots for the perfect street style fashion moment 2021!

Cloffice

The second term is “Cloffice”. Here, perception is the major factor driving fashion. Most people around the world are working from home (WFH). So they need to dress up to a refined, sophisticated, and elegant “professional look” for Zoom calls. Achieving the seasoned WFH look is Cloffice, which stands for closet plus office.

Athflow

Now, what is Athflow? I’ll quote Pinterest here because it is their term where athleisure meets elegance. It is evolving into the next phase of loungewear, a sartorial elegance. Athflow is professional enough for the “office”, stretchy enough for the yoga mat, and comfy enough for the couch. Still confused? Allow "ME" to clarify it for you! It is

Athflow = Athleisure + Cloffice.

Let’s keep things simple and not complicate them! Changing for too many looks could get overwhelming and complicated. After all, fashion since last year is pretty straightforward. It has been nothing other than seeking comfortable clothing. So why not refine your style once.  Bring luxe to your loungewear. Look polished for your conference call, do your grocery, enjoy your couch and tea, watch Netflix, and maybe do a quick workout at home or cycling outdoors if you feel like it. Embrace the future of loungewear, the comfiest fashion trend. This idea is getting blended into athleisure clothing and could translate into a mainstream upcoming lifestyle.

Many fashion designers are blending these already consumer-driven ideas into their collection. Before I give you some ideas, I would re-assert that I target global fashion. So I prefer choosing the best options I love out of many and throw you some ideas to decide what Athflow outfits to buy. Now let’s see how to get the perfect Athflow trend.

How to Wear Athflow

Athflow Styles to Inspire

Get Eight Athflow Summer Inspirations 2021.

1. Mock Neck Ribbed T-shirt 
2. Wrap Knit Top
3. Stretch Jersey Legging
4. Yoga Pant
5. Lounge Pant 
6. Flowy Jumpsuit
7. Tie-Dye Loungewear
8. Ribbed Two-Piece Casual Suit

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Please Note: All the clothing links given above are “References Only” for you to get some ideas. “I am not promoting any brand’s products on Amazon in this post!" By all means, you may skip them for your preferred choices, stores, online channels, and brands, and shop for whatever you like!

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