The Activewear Pieces I’m Shopping for in January 2026
Who’s surprised to hear I’m shopping for activewear in January? No one? Yeah, I figured.
I always get hyped up on fitness this time of year because there isn’t much else to do, especially if you live somewhere cold. Plus, all this talk about New Year’s resolutions, even though I’ve tapped out this year, has my mind on getting back into my routine. This year, my only goal is to stay moving. I am really looking forward to working out for the sake of working out simply because I love it. I’ve put myself on the waiting list for several popular Pilates classes, and in the meantime, I’m in the mood to give my activewear drawer a refresh.
This is the upgrade anyone who loves working out as much as I do absolutely needs. I have the perfect outfit for a chill Pilates flow nailed down, but I also occasionally go for runs and consistently lift weights. My goal with this roundup is to find pieces that are both functional and cute. My least favorite thing is when I discover something in my activewear drawer isn’t cutting it during leg day or overexposing me. This is the year of making your activewear work for you. Below, these are the 42 pieces that’ll make it happen.
Track Star
Activewear right now is all about a retro look, so it’s no surprise racing stripes have made their way to center stage. Whether you go for nylon track pants or the modern legging take on the trend, you can’t go wrong.
4th & Reckless
Tammy Tailored Trousers
Old Navy
High-Waisted Powerchill Side-Striped 7/8 Leggings
Alo
Track Star Mini Skirt
The Upside
Oxford Midi Leggings
The Layered Look
What started as a micro-trend is now available for purchase from every single one of my favorite brands. The look of two sports bras in one is not only super supportive, but it’s also chic.
Beyond Yoga
Spacedye On the Double Sports Bra
Alo
Airbrush Better Together Bra
set active
Cloud Training Bra
V Waistlines
If wearing a low-waisted pair of leggings, scares you, you need to test-drive a V waistline. It’s incredibly flattering.
Beyond Yoga
Spacedye At Your Leisure High Waisted Midi Leggings
Lululemon
Softy Suedey Cross-Waist Tight
Lululemon
All It Takes Ruched-Waist Tight
Alo
Airbrush V-Cut Define Capri
Flared Leggings
Lately, I’ve loved wearing flared leggings on lift days. They’re not exactly yoga pants because they offer a lot more support, but they have the same effortless look.
Splits59
Raquel High Waist Supplex Flare Legging
Nike x Skims
Matte V-Line Straight Legging
Lululemon
Align High-Rise Mini-Flare Pant
Aritzia
Butter Cheeky Hi-Rise Flare Legging
Alo
Airbrush High-Waist 7/8 Bootcut Legging
Alo
High-Waist Bootcut Legging
Beyond Yoga
Spacedye Mid-Rise Bootcut Pant
One-Step Wonder
For a lazy day, throwing on a onesie of some sort never fails. It gets you out of the door fast, and you never have to worry about your leggings slipping down.
Alo
Airbrush One and Done Onesie in Espresso
Beyond Yoga
Spacedye Uplevel Midi Jumpsuit
Port de Bras
Nieves Unitard
Contrast Lining
Another motif in activewear lately that feels incredibly retro come from the contrast colors that outline staple pieces. It’s a fun upgrade to the classics.
Splits59
Amber Airweight Bralette
Port De Bras
Paola Sports Bra
Port de Bras
Bella Rib Dress
Aritzia
Life Tumbler Bra Top
The Final Touch
When it’s winter in NYC, wearing what you wear in the gym without an extra layer isn’t possible. You need a coat, a sweatshirt, and an extra layer. A bolero or wrap top is my favorite thing to wear during a warm-up.
Aritzia
Butter Rebound Sports Longsleeve
Athleta
Simone Biles Transcend Open Back Top
Splits59
Amelia Airweight Lite Shrug
alo
Snuggle Up Sweater Shawl
Port de Bras
Sage Wrap Top
Beyond Yoga
Featherweight Waist No Time Wrap Top
