A Fitness Brand Igniting our Community of Women // Taking their Spring Collection from Work to Weekend to Workout
Many of you know that I love fitness and staying active and healthy. As a healthcare professional, it’s one of my core values and incorporating my love for these activities with a busy professional life is a balance. My core mission of sparking joy and confidence in life directly relates to this topic and I gain confidence knowing I’m pushing myself to stay strong physically and mentally with my fitness schedule.
That’s why when I was approached by my local Athleta store to partner together, I immediately saw how our values aligned with one another. Their mission is excellently stated and I’ll quote them directly:
“Our mission is to ignite a community of active, healthy, confident women and girls who empower each other to realize their limitless potential.”
I love that each store is committed to local women and girls. My own store in Pasadena, California has a dedicated community coordinator to align the community with the store. This then translates into not just a store – rather a hub for our community to meet, inspire and ignite each other to realize our limitless potential. Each local store offers free classes, events and programs to fit the community needs. In addition, each store partners with Brand Ambassadors and Fitness Professionals to spread Athleta’s message from the heart. I particularly love the Chi Blog to stay up-to-date on what Athleta is working on and get tips and inspiration from female athletes and leaders.
Ok, that was a long introduction but WHY a company exists is so important to me. You know I’m very brand loyal and personally research each company I purchase from, write about and partner with. I hope you can see how much Athleta speaks to me.
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Onto styling…Athleta’s mission comes through in their product choices. They truly want to offer women a full range of lifestyle products that are versatile to transition from work to weekend to workout. Today, I’m featuring new Spring Collection items that are will become excellent wardrobe staples. I’ll highlight how I’ll take each piece from the Gym to Athleisure to Work!
*Side Note: stores do not carry petite sizing but you can order online or many of the regular pants fit me ok in the length (7/8 length fitness pants). Stores also offer hemming and a discount for licensed fitness professionals!
Fitness + Athleisure
I look forward to spring each year because I can bring out my mint green and teal pieces to showcase! I was inspired by the new Spring Collection color palette with both of these along with pretty pastels. I picked out this first outfit to showcase for Fitness + Athleisure. I love the teal green pants with an added floral pattern down the sides and mint green top with great detailing in the back that allows you to showcase your favorite sports bra. I’ll transition this outfit from workout to weekend with the addition of a layering piece. I liked this gray open cardigan piece that’s still perfect for the winter to spring weather!
Oasis Contender Pant (wearing XS, also in petite); Essence Tank (wearing XS)
Wrap Cardigan (wearing XXS)
Santorini Dress: A Wardrobe Staple
I immediately gravitated towards this Santorini Dress! It’s design is very flattering on many body types and the fabric is so soft and comfortable! I love that Athleta brings this design back season-after-season with new prints and colors to freshen it up! I liked this print design- I could see myself wearing this on the beach, running errands this spring/summer, while traveling, and even as a swimsuit cover-up!
Santorini Dress (wearing XXS, also in reg, petite or plus)
Work to Weekend:
I love classic pieces and this knit dress is perfect for a business casual setting! The ruched design on the front hem is very flattering and I just wish I could show you the teal green color in this dress to really see the detailing (black is more difficult to see in photos). I would wear this to work and add a cardigan or blazer to it- this long open cardigan was a great neutral for layering. I also didn’t have extra shoes with me but you can replace slip-on sneakers for ballet flats or heels for work.
La Palma Dress (wearing XXS, also in petite & teal green color); Pranayama Wrap (wearing XS, also in reg down to XXS or petite in several colors)
My second favorite work piece from the new collection are these black pants. They have a unique design with a zipper up the back along with comfortable fabric and a near perfect petite-friendly hem! I would definitely style these black pants with a tunic blouse or twist-front top for work. I wish I had styled them better for work in this photo but you can see how I’ll transition these pants to athleisure wear with this classic criss-cross sweatshirt.
Wander Crop Pant (wearing 0); Criss Cross Sweatshirt (wearing XS, would size down to petite XS or reg XXS, also in blush pink!)
Weekend Wear:
Did you know Athleta makes jeans?! And they are crazy comfortable?! I am loving their new gray toned denim jeans – they have just the right amount of stretch and a high-waist design. I paired them with a mint green tank that’s easy to wear for lounging or errands. For layering, add in a double-layer sweatshirt like the one shown in these photos (sorry sizing was a little off but you can see the design). I even think you could wear this top to work if you have a more casual setting and could consider adding in a medium-sized necklace to dress it up.
Skinny Jeans (wearing size 0); Cowl Tank (wearing XXS); Roamer Sweatshirt (available in reg or petite)
For my petite readers, the jean hem was a little long but you can order petite lengths online or cuff them like I did in these photos.
Transition Pieces:
Back to fitness with these teal green pants. These were definitely my favorite with their large pockets and zip pocket details for on-the-go versatility. Plus, it’s my favorite color so who wouldn’t love them?! To transition from winter to spring, I paired these with a favorite criss-cross sweatshirt and then layered their new rain jacket over it (sized a little big on me so length will be shorter in appropriate size).
Up for Anything 7/8 Pant (wearing XXS in dark jade- lighter teal green color in person than online photo); Criss Cross Sweatshirt (wearing XXS); Jump Step Jacket (wearing XS, goes down to XXS)
Also loving this Trekkie Jogger pant but my size was not available to try on. I love the teal green color option or 3 other neutrals available!
What are your favorite pieces from Athleta’s new Spring Collection? Don’t forget to head into your local store, especially if you’re in the Pasadena area to check out all these pieces PLUS even more NEW ARRIVALS this Wednesday, February 21st!
By the way, I’m staying up-to-date with my local store on their Twitter account (@AthletaPasadena) + follow all of Athleta’s adventures on their social media channels.
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Jessica Louie, PharmD, APh, BCCCP is the CEO of Clarify, Simplify, Align and Host of The Burnout Doctor Podcast. Dr. Louie uses her signature Burnout Doctor Method to coach burned out pharmacists & professionals to simplify because work-life balance is a LIE. Align work into your life & break free from people pleasing, perfectionism and thrive in life on YOUR TERMS.