The trend to know:

Sports Luxe

Woman in white jacket and red outfit wearing sunglasses, posing against a blue studio backdrop
Woman in white jacket and red outfit wearing sunglasses, posing against a blue studio backdrop
Olivia Adams Senior Editor

Summer’s off-duty wardrobe sees performance activewear styled with feminine pieces – think technical jackets, a bright colour palette and oversized jewellery

A street-style favourite, the funnel-neck jacket is this season’s must-have piece. It’s also the outfit-building starting block for a sports-luxe look. Mix and match this versatile outerwear layer with tailored shorts, track pants, heels or trainers for a look that blends feminine polish with a sporty spin. The result? An understated yet chic look that doesn’t make you look like you’re trying too hard.

Look 1

White lightweight hooded jacket with zip front, drawstring collar and large flap pockets on a plain background

Mint Velvet High Neck Technical Jacket

£170

Red women’s drawstring shorts in bright coral, soft jersey fabric with elastic waistband, front seams and cuffed hem

Reiss Bea Mid Rise Shorts

£78

Pair of brown suede trainers with orange and white laces, low-profile casual shoes on white background

Nokwol Atlas Suede Trainers

£149

Look 2

A woman in a beige high-neck jacket and wide-leg trousers on a blue backdrop
Cream polka dot zip-up jacket with high collar and pockets, lightweight casual outerwear on white background

Mango Polka Dot Cotton Bomber Jacket

£70

Women's taupe wide-leg track trousers with white side stripes, elastic waist,

THE UPSIDE Juliet Low Rise Joggers

£129.99

Black patent leather stiletto court shoe with pointed toe

Sam Edelman Hazel Pointed Toe Heeled Pumps

£160

Look 3

Woman modelling beige jacket with brown polo, white wide-leg trousers and sandals on blue studio backdrop
Cream zip-up jacket with high collar, flap chest pockets and elasticated waist, studio product photo

AllSaints Flor Cinched Waist Jacket

£439

Brown knit short-sleeve polo shirt with light blue collar, placket and raglan trim, front view on white background

Samsøe Samsøe Sasimona Short Sleeve Polo Shirt

£140

White high-waisted wide-leg jeans with five-pocket design, front zip and button, on a plain background

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Jeans Ella Barrel Leg Jeans

£95

Grey heeled flip-flop sandal with textured finish and mid block heel, side view on a white background

John Lewis x REJINA PYO Barely There Leather Mule Sandals

£109

Elevated accessories

Pair of polished gold hoop earrings with a chunky twisted design, photographed on a white background.

Missoma Lucy Williams Chunky Cross Over Hoop Earrings

£125

Gold-tone oval sunglasses with dark lenses and tortoiseshell arms, front view on a clean white background

Miu Miu Irregular Sunglasses, Pale Gold

£360

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