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At the end of the month the clocks go forward and this is all the prompt we need to get out and active. No need to compromise on style (and let’s face it, joggers and house shoes can only get us so far).

Desigual’s tie-dye co-ords are hitting that sweet spot between comfortable and covetable.

Tie-Dye Legging £64, Jumper £74 desigual.com

Marks & Spencer’s Good Move collection for spring 21 includes sustainably sourced and recycled materials. Browse marksandspencer.com for clothes guaranteed to get you moving.

This leather water bottle holder from chic accessories brand London Velvet could be just what you never knew you needed until now. In a choice of colours,

£95 londonvelvet.co.uk

Luxury shoe designer, Charlotte Olympia has collaborated with sports superstars Puma to create an exclusive collection. This reversible bomber is boxing-inspired, incorporating Olympia’s own distinctive motifs.

£160 eu.puma.com

We love Oliver Bonas’ wearable clothing and their activewear takes a similar aesthetic to the gym (or pavement, kitchen or park).

Sports bra £35, leggings £45 oliverbonas.com

Guess is having a logo-love-in this spring. Their fleecy front logo sweatshirt is a case in point.

£42 guess.eu

Pick up a three pack of colour popping trainer socks (£5) with your other essentials in Sainsburys or at tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk

Also introducing some exemplary activewear this spring, Hush’s collection uses Econyl (regenerated nylon) and designs feature stars, camo, animal print and these pleasing glitter go-faster stripes.

£59 hush-uk.com

The Jodie dress from Reiss is certainly in-keeping with the athleisure aesthetic, but perhaps a little more lounge-focused.

£195 reiss.com

Designed for athletes, Under Armour’s Sportsmasks are antimicrobial and breathable. The three-layer system includes a spacer to improve airflow, open cell foam to allow air to circulate but wick away moisture from the face, and cool-feel fabric next to the skin. In a choice of colours,

£26 underarmour.co.uk

Don’t allow inclement weather to keep you housebound. Cos’ new performance-focused collection includes a comprehensive range of workout-ready essentials. We love the Padded Hooded Cape (perfect for cyclists) complete with hood and patch pockets.

£175 cosstores.com

We love Tala, lightweight active wear designed for all shapes and sizes. Their website uses a diverse range of models, showcasing their sleek and stylish designs in a wide range of colours, including this soft green, Cedar. SkinLuxe™ Full length Long Sleeve Top

£38 wearetala.com

Whilst these may look like a standard pair of black denim jeans, the fleecy lining ensures cosiness as you stride out, even if March does come in like a lion. Velleris Jeans

£110 finisterre.com

Nike’s Tank Top is designed for running (and looks super-cute).

£32 very.co.uk

After all that, you deserve to throw on The Comfy, and retire to the sofa. No, it’s most certainly not fashion but it lives up to its name (and will save you having to turn up the thermostat on chilly evenings).

From £30 amazon.co.uk

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