The sporty look comes naturally to some people, while others have to work at achieving just the right look and making it work. A sporty look is what you would expect of an athlete or player, on and off the field. It focuses on the person feeling comfortable and at ease with himself or herself and their environment.
Most people think that looking sporty means to look informal. While this is true, the sporty look also refers to an energetic and upbeat look. Dressing shabbily is not sporty. Once you have that in mind you can experiment with several looks that make you look sporty. A sporty look also reflects your lifestyle and it’s about being laid back, carefree and cool. It is therefore not surprising that it is the look that teenagers and young adults capture the best. You should feel confident and smart in your sporty look. If you feel self conscious then perhaps you need to work on your look some more.
Your clothes: Usually a sporty look would include jeans, capris, shorts, t-shirts, sweat shirts and shirts that are well styled and fit well. You could opt for loose t-shirts (not baggy) or tight fitting ones that sport interesting captions or reflect team spirit. Try a layered style by wearing a fitting t-shirt under a shirt, or leggings under your shorts.
Your shoes: Shoes are an essential part of the sporty look and should be flat or low heeled. Stilettos and high heels have no place in a sporty look. Instead of wearing running shoes with all your sporty clothes choose your shoes selectively. You could wear tennis shoes; there are plenty of styles and colors for you to choose from. You could team up a pair of denim capris with a pair of strappy but sporty sandals.
Your makeup: You should look clean and natural. A sun kissed look also looks great. Makeup for this look should be natural and use neutral tones such as beige and browns. You could use grey or blue eyeliner to highlight your eyes. Don’t wear eye shadow if you want to look sporty. Keep lip makeup to a minimal; use a light shade of color that suits your skin color or apply lip gloss.
Your hair: Wear your hair down or in a loose ponytail or a messy bun. You could also use hair clips or a hair band to keep hair away from your face.
Accessories: Avoid wearing accessories with a sporty look. A confident and carefree attitude is all you need with your sporty clothes to make this look work.
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