These Versatile Athleisure Basics Are Perfect For Fall, Winter, and The Weird In-Between

Woman-founded athleisure company Girlfriend Collective makes high-quality apparel that keeps both inclusivity and sustainability top of mind. From its bike shorts and fashionable-yet-functional workout dress to its super snuggly loungewear line, I’ve yet to be disappointed by a single item I’ve tried.

As if you needed another reason to love the brand, Girlfriend Collective now has a line of New Essentials we’re already drooling over. An extension of the brand’s Essentials collection, which features timeless basics to wear beyond the gym, the New Essentials collection adds comfortable bra tops, breezy shorts, water-resistant layers, and effortless one-pieces, all available in the brand’s core colors—ivory, black, moss, and earth (dark brown), plus some seasonal ones.

Stock up earthy basics from Girlfriend Collective's new Essentials Collection

High Neck Longline Bra — $42.00

Girlfriend Collective’s newest bra swaps the crop for a longline silhouette. It’s made from the brand’s signature compressive fabric, and features an added layer of power mesh in the front to ensure support without ever making you feel constricted. With its high neck, low back, and wide straps, it looks cute with leggings, bike shorts, skorts—you name it.

Barre Unitard — $78.00

This unitard is the definition of effortless. It’s designed using a sweat-wicking compressive fabric that’s perfect for low to medium-impact workouts. There’s a built-in bra for extra support and adjustable straps that are easy to slide to your liking.

Compressive Cami Top — $42.00

All the coverage of a longline bra built into a sleek cami. Thanks to its compressive materials, it’s suitable for medium to high-impact workouts. Or, pop it on with sweatpants or matching leggings for lounging around the house—it’s comfy either way.

Birdie Woven Skort — $48.00

Just because this skort is called the Birdie doesn’t mean it’s limited to the golf course. You can go anywhere in this durable skort. The gym, a 7-mile hike, the grocery store—wherever you may roam, this skort can go, too. It’s super versatile and feature-friendly, including built-in mesh shorts, side pockets, and UPF 50+ for protection on sunny days.

Each piece from the New Essentials collection features premium performance materials, like the brand’s signature compressive fabric, mesh, and weatherproof nylon that work just as well when you’re breaking a sweat as when you’re relaxing on the couch. True to the brand’s mission, the line is inclusive, with sizes ranging from XXS to 6XL. And it’s eco-friendly—both the compressive styles (the bra tops, unitards, and skorts) and the woven styles, are made from recycled post-consumer water bottles. All of the synthetic fabrics are sustainable, ethically sourced, and recyclable through the brand’s upcycling program, ReGirlfriend.

You can never have too many essentials (that’s why they’re called ‘essentials,’ after all).

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