Achieving the impossible: How to look good at the gym

It doesn’t have to be baggy t-shirts and trackies


We went on the hunt for the best dressed ladies at the gym, and asked them for tips on what to avoid wearing whilst working out.

Nora Turnes, Management and Criminology

What you’re wearing: Lululeman top and leggings and Nike shoes.
What would you never wear to the gym? Crocs and a Onepiece.


Co-ordinating bold leggings like these can be a challenge, but Nora pulls it off with ease

Cecile Rocher, Management with Marketing

What you’re wearing: Zara top, Miss Selfridges leggings and Adidas shoes.
What would you never wear to the gym? A skirt


Cecile proves that gym-wear doesn’t always need to be Nike and Adidas with this Parisian inspired striped tee

Annie Joseph, Law

What you’re wearing: All Nike everything.
What would you never wear to the gym? Just a bra. 


Feminine hues of lilac and pink make any outfit stand out

Sophie Davies, Business Management

What you’re wearing: Adidas top and leggings and Nike pink trainers.
What would you never wear to the gym? A 90’s sweatband.

Adding fuchsia trainers will make even an all black outfit pop

Victoria Volodina, Mathematics with Economics

What you’re wearing: H&M leggings and top, Nike sports bra and Adidas shoes.
What would you never wear to the gym? Shorts

Victoria makes a statement with these patchwork look leggings

Hannah Sheridan, Natural Sciences

What you’re wearing: USA pro leggings and Roxy top.
What would you never wear to the gym? Just a sports bra.

Hannah shows how to colour block in style with this panelled pink and white tank

Gustava Brag, International Relations

What you’re wearing: Nike leggings and shoes, Victoria Secret Top.
What would you never wear to the gym? Spandex shorts


Gustava looks out of this world with these galaxy inspired leggings

Gabriela Godinho-Moxon, English Literature

What you’re wearing: Nike leggings
What would you never wear to the gym? Just a sports bra.


An oversized printed tee is sometimes all you need for a laid-back stylish look