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Shop The Closet: Shop Our Fashion Director's Athleisure-Inspired Picks

Tailored separates and sport-related buys are a match made in heaven, says Fashion Director Marielle Bobo
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
By Marielle Bobo · Updated December 6, 2020
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The influx of elevated, sport-inspired fashion buys prove that you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort. From Ash’s sneaker-inspired high-heeled booties to Romeo Hunte‘s plaid blazer with drawstring accents, upgrade your workwear with athleisure essentials. Pull the look together with standout jewels like Daem’s limited-edition Basquiat timepiece and Aziza Handcrafted’s artful hand cuff. In the latest edition of Shop The Closet, ESSENCE Fashion Director Marielle Bobo encourages you to be a mix master by pairing sporty buys with tailored essentials and next level baubles.

Take a peek at the fashion goodness we scored this month and check out the video below, where she dishes on her faves. Let us know which items you plan on snagging. Happy shopping!

Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks

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01
“Waterton” Earrings
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
available at www.arianaboussardreifel.com $300 SHOP
02
DKNY SPORT Mesh Sports Bra
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
available at www.donnakaran.com $45 SHOP
03
AZIZA HANDCRAFTED Hand Cuff
Hand cuff, $170 by custom order, “Ilham” ring, $115, “Madu Pyramid” ring, $125, “Osiris” ring, $145, and “Horus” ring, $130
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
available at azizahand crafted.com $170 SHOP
04
Retro Running Waist Bag
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
available at reebok.com $30 SHOP
05
DAEM X BASQUIAT Skull Watch
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
available at daemwatches.com $1,250 SHOP
06
Trench Skirt
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
available at 31philliplim.com $695 SHOP
07
Collapsible Water Bottle
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
available at quebottle.com $25 SHOP
08
Wireless Headphones
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
available at skullcandy.com $180 SHOP
09
“Papa” Bag
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
available at therealreal.com $1,295 SHOP
10
Check Blazer
Shop The Closet: Make A Statement In These Athleisure-Inspired Picks
available at romeohunte.com $995 SHOP
TOPICS:  Athleisure DKNY fashion marielle bobo Reebok Romeo Hunte Shop The Closet Shopping Skullcandy sport-inspired sporty fashion tailored