athleisure era
/ˌæθˈliːʒər ˈɪərə/
CommonA personal phase of dressing in athletic or workout-style clothing as everyday fashion.
The 'era' framing makes it sound like a deliberate lifestyle choice, not just laziness. It implies some aesthetic intention.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | fully in my athleisure era. leggings to work. leggings to dinner. no regrets. | Wearing athletic clothes everywhere and not planning to stop. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | the athleisure era hit different when you find a set you actually like | The lifestyle becomes much more appealing once you find gear you love. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 03 | entering my athleisure era. just bought 6 matching sets and a stanley cup. | Fully committing to the aesthetic with multiple purchases. | instagram, 2023 |
| 04 | my boss said dress professionally. i showed up in a blazer over my athleisure era fit. | Compromised between workplace expectations and the personal aesthetic. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- Describing a phase of wearing athletic clothing as everyday fashion.
- Announcing a shift toward a more active or fitness-focused aesthetic.
- Joking about wearing gym clothes outside of the gym constantly.
Do not use it when
- You mean just wearing workout clothes to work out.
Origin and context
A portmanteau of 'athletic' and 'leisure' that became mainstream in the mid-2010s. The 'era' framing is a later internet addition, reflecting the trend of framing personal phases as distinct life chapters.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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