I felt moved to write this earlier this ear after the   full effects of the recession hit.  The time feels right to maximize what we do have and to cut down on waste.  Since most yogi/entrepreneurs can wear whatever feels the most comfortable, especially if you’re an active person, that pretty much means clothes you can go to yoga  in or to the gym.  Here’s my take on how to get the most out of your wardrobe…

Our world in the early 21st century has become less and less compartmentalized.  As we have become more multi-dimensional in our lives, we demand the same things we use on a daily basis to become more versatile.  For example, who just has a cell phone anymore?  At the very least, it is a camera, alarm clock and personal music player.  You can even accessorize it for heaven’s sake!  More and more we’re also demanding the same thing from our wardrobes.  Here are five ways to maximize your yoga/activewear pieces outside of class:

1. Look For Natural Fabrics Wherever Possible

Nothing screams “I’m just about to go to the gym!” more than wearing something made out of a wicking fabric.  Natural cotton pants in particular, with the right weight fabric and cut can look elegant and put together with the right shoes and top.

2. Choose Functional Yet Fun Pieces To Dress Up Or Down

Pieces that have unusual scale such as a longer hooded jacket, add pizzazz to any outfit and are useful to stretch out your wardrobe when you don’t have time to change from A to B.

3. Layer Color

It looks cute to have a little color showing underneath something such as a practice bra or top with feminine detailing peaking out beneath a ribbed tank top or scoop-necked T.  Perfect for lunch with friends and then as a workout outfit later in the day.

4. Wear Denim

This may seem obvious, but it is all to easy to get into the habit of constantly wearing workout clothes if you lead an active lifestyle and don’t have to go into an office everyday.  For a more put together look, try putting on a pair of jeans with a practice tank or bra under a ribbed tank or scoop necked T.  Or a denim jacket over a practice tank.  Paired with a flowing skirt and flats or a pair of leggings and shorter skirt over the top, you can make a quick transition with effortless style.

5. Avoid Large Logos

Unless you are wearing something over the top in a tongue-in-cheek sort of way, this is to be avoided.  Who wants to be a walking billboard for a faceless corporation?  They should be paying you to wear their garments, not the other way around!  Seriously something that is sporty yet elegant is the most versatile and normally means something subtly branded or no visible logo.