How to Style a Matching Workout Set, Studio to Street
A matching workout set is a top and bottom made in the same fabric and colour, such as a sports bra with leggings, shorts or a skirt. Wear it as a complete outfit for training, then add a relaxed layer like an oversized shirt, sweatshirt or jacket and everyday shoes to take it from the studio to the street.
What is a matching workout set?
A matching workout set, also called a yoga set, gym set or two-piece activewear set, is a top and a bottom made from the same fabric in the same colour. The most common pairing is a sports bra or crop top with high-waisted leggings, but sets also come with bike shorts, flared pants, skirts, long-sleeve tops or tanks.
Because the pieces are made to go together, you do not have to think about whether the colours or fabrics match. Our yoga set range is the largest part of our catalogue, with more than 900 sets, and each product page lists exactly which pieces are included.
What is the difference between seamless and cut & sew sets?
The difference is how the fabric is made and put together. It affects the look, feel and details of the set more than anything else.
| Seamless set | Cut & sew set | |
|---|---|---|
| How it is made | Knitted in a tube on circular machines, with very few seams | Cut from flat fabric and stitched together from panels |
| Look | Smooth, often with knitted ribs or textures | Clean lines, colour blocking, more shapes |
| Details | Fewer pockets and add-ons | Easier to add pockets, cut-outs and different waistbands |
| Fabric | Often a higher-nylon knit with a soft, stretchy hand | Often nylon-spandex with a smooth, sleek feel |
Can you mix and match pieces from different sets?
Yes, and it is one of the easiest ways to get more outfits from fewer pieces. A few simple ideas help mixed outfits look intentional.
- Stay in the same colour family: pair a light pink top with burgundy leggings, or light grey with charcoal.
- Pair one neutral with one colour: a black or white top makes almost any coloured bottom work.
- Match textures: ribbed with ribbed, smooth with smooth. Mixing very different textures can look less planned.
- Wear a matching top and bottom, then mix the outer layer for variety.
- Shades of the same colour can vary between fabrics, so mixing within one fabric line gives the closest match.
Which colours are easiest to style?
Black is the most versatile colour by far and is the most common colour in our catalogue. It works for training, travel and casual days, and it pairs with every layer you own. White, beige, cream and grey are just as easy to wear and look fresh in warm weather, although lighter colours can be less opaque, so check the fabric details.
If you want colour, earthy and muted shades such as brown, olive, sage, mauve and wine are easy to style with denim and neutral layers. Brighter shades such as hot pink, royal blue and orange make a statement and look best with simple white or black layers.
How do you wear a workout set from the studio to the street?
The trick is to add one relaxed piece that changes the shape of the outfit, then switch your shoes. That way the set still looks like a set, but the outfit reads as everyday wear rather than gym kit.
- Coffee run: add an oversized shirt or sweatshirt and clean white trainers.
- Errands: throw on a zip jacket or hoodie and a baseball cap, and carry a tote.
- Travel: choose a set with long leggings or flared pants, a long-sleeve top or a light jacket, and comfortable slip-on shoes.
- Casual evening: wear a fitted crop top and flared pants with a longline blazer or a denim jacket.
- Warm days: pair a bra or tank with bike shorts or a skirt and add an open shirt over the top.
How do you choose the right size for a set?
Sets are sold as a set, so check the product page to see how the size options are listed. Use our size guide to compare your waist and hip measurements, and think about which piece matters most to you. If your top and bottom measurements fall in different sizes, choose based on where you want the most comfort; between sizes, sizing up gives a less snug feel.
Questions and answers
Are the pieces in a set sold separately?
Sets are sold as a set. The product page lists exactly which pieces are included.
Can I wear a matching workout set every day?
Yes. With a relaxed layer and everyday shoes, a set works well as a casual outfit for errands, travel or working from home.
What should I wear over a workout set?
Oversized shirts, sweatshirts, zip jackets, hoodies and denim jackets are all easy layers that turn a set into an everyday outfit.
Is a seamless set better than a cut & sew set?
Neither is better; they are different. Seamless sets have a smooth, knitted feel with few seams, while cut & sew sets allow more shapes, pockets and colour blocking.
How do I keep my set looking new?
Follow the care label. In general, wash in cool water, turn pieces inside out, skip fabric softener and air dry.
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