How to Wear Your Workout Clothes to the Office

How to Wear Your Workout Clothes to the OfficeOffice dress codes are usually bedrngnis very fun. (HR still wont take me up on my suggestion of wear your pajamas to work day, sadly.) You can see where theyre coming fromtake away the rules, and it could be fashion anarchy up in there. Better to platzset a minimum standard so that everyone projects the level of professionalism that the company wants clients and visitors to see. However, if youre trying to match up your work day with your workout goals, there are ways to be ready for the cardio class and the team status meeting. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) 1. The under-the-clothes approachI mean, it worked for Superman, right? Clark Kent had his business-attire suit over his Superman hero-attire suit, and was ready to go whenever. Too many layers could be a problem if your sekretariat is very warm, but otherwise consider using layering pieces like t-shirts and tank tops under your regula r blazer or sweater. Id find a more private place to change than Supermans preferred telephone booth, but if all you have to do is peel off your top shirt and youre just about ready for the gym, youve saved yourself some time.2. Fancy yoga pantsPants are tougher, especially for menits pretty hard to spin sweatpants as khakis. For women, there are some companies making dark, stretchy yoga/workout pants that double as dressier pants. You could also wear workout pants under a dress or skirt or as youd normally wear tights or leggings. If you go this route, make koranvers to choose black pants that are a nice, lightweight materialvery basic and sharp-looking.3. Sneakers in disguiseWhenever I see those sneakers that look like dressy flats, I think of Transformers. Looks like a fancy shoe, but shhits a sneaker in disguise. Shop around for a sneaker that looks like it could pass with a work outfit colors like black, dark blue, or brown, without bright color accents. You could also use dark shoelaces to make your sneakers blend better with your professional clothes.Whichever sneakers you end up choosing, make sure they look clean and presentablemuddy, worn shoes will never go with a professional outfit.4. Class it up with accessoriesIf you wear workout leggings and a tank top in a neutral color, you can add nice jewelry or scarves to make it more of a work outfit. For example, if youre wearing a hoodie that looks like it could be a legit sweater, but youre also wearing a cool watch or interesting earrings, it looks more like a funky casual outfit and less like youve given up and started wearing plain old sweats to work.Of course, with any of these, you should check with your companys dress policy first to make sure youre not being too casual. You should also make sure that youre not underdressing for meetings or other important work events. But otherwise, a few touches that make your transition from work to gym easier should be fine. It could make all the difference b etween a) keeping that three-times-a-week gym resolution, or b) giving up because changing every piece of clothing is a pain, and why not go home and eat chips on the couch instead.This article is part of Bulk Up Your Career in 2017campaign. Access the entire guide here to help you succeed in 2017.