An Influx of Sport Luxe

The return of Herve Ledger’s legendary bandage dress has sparked a surge in sophisticated sportswear (as well as Body con – but I’m not going there in my present state!)

Fuelled by fashionista collaborations like Stella McCartney for Adidas, now’s the time to ‘work it’ as you work out!

Black Retro Velour Trackie: £3.29, PDSA
Black Adidas: £4.99, Oxfam

With a lengthy respite required from my beloved Thai-boxing, I decided to take advantage of my local gym’s 6-month special offer, which leaves me a bit of a clothing quandary…

Chocolate Hoodie: £3.49, British Red Cross

Despite already being creatively kitted out in stylish second-hand gear for Kick-boxing, I wasn’t so keen to sport my shiny pink boxing shorts & gloves on the cross-trainer!

Grey SS Hoodie with Pink Detail: £3.49, PDSA
Pink Trackies with Grey 'Go Faster' Stripes: £2.99, Barnardos

Never yet to be failed by Chorlton’s Charity shops, I manage to find sufficient sports wear to look suitably trendy on the treadmill!

Black Runner-back Vest: £2.99, PDSA
Pink Trackies: £3.49, PDSA
Blue & Orange Retro Nikes: £3.99, Age Concern