5 Hiking Styles That Look Just As Good In The Streets As They Do On The Trail

After nearly a year spent mostly indoors, I’ve developed an appreciation for nature that, honestly, my past self never would’ve expected. So this spring, you better believe I’m going to grab every opportunity for an upstate hike, power walk in the park, and solo stroll through my city neighborhood.

All this activity, of course, requires the right clothing. The pieces have to get the job done, soaking up sweat while maximizing comfort and move-ability. But they also have to look good… because that’s the other thing about spending so much time in an apartment and only being visible from the shoulders up: I am so ready to focus on fashion again. That’s where Athleta comes in. Their stylish activewear, like their Trekkie collection of shorts, joggers, and cargo pants, stands up to the physical challenges of your adventuring, but it’s also tailored enough to make you feel sleek and put-together on a coffee run down the block.

Keep scrolling for the five hiking-inspired looks I can’t wait to wear on the trail… and literally everywhere else this spring.

For the days you want to feel especially free — not weighed down by a bag and able to use your hands to help with a tricky ascent — the Trekkie Utility Cargo Pant will be your new best friend. Store your supplies in its handy pockets, and control your comfort levels with its adjustable hems and breathable fabric. Borrowing a silhouette from the ‘90s, pair those loose pants with a snug top like the Cinch Longline Bra. For chillier temps or sun protection on warmer days, pick up the Pacifica Illume Full Zip, with its sleek, body-hugging shape and best of all: thumb holes.

What is it about wearing a sweatshirt and shorts that automatically makes you feel like the sporty, cool girl of your dreams? Grab that feeling and cling to it with the Sundown Dip Dye Sweatshirt in a chic violet and lilac color scheme, the supportive (and adjustable) Phenomena Bra, and the Trekkie North Short. The Trekkie Short is made from fabric that resists snags and tears (a godsend on those hikes where sharp branches seem to come out of nowhere), wicks sweat, and dries super quick, so you’ll feel nice and fresh, even on hour three.

Next up, a sleek outfit that’s as stylish as it is sweat-ready. The Sundown Puckered Sweatshirt is gathered in the front and back which, alongside the strappy Solace Bra, gives the whole look a sophisticated quality. Ground it on the bottom with the Trekkie North Jogger in a springy khaki; it’s made from recycled Ripstop fabric and features a two-way stretch for extra mobility. If you’ve always wanted to pop into dancer’s pose at the top of a peak, this is the look to do it in.

Hike up a mountain and then straight down to lunch in this classy ‘fit. The In Motion Tank provides the perfect amount of coverage for those days when you’re just not feeling a crop. The Drip Drop Jacket combines fashion and function with flattering seams and a cinched waist, plus water-repellent, wind-resistant fabric, a stowaway hood, and two-way zippers. And the pièce de résistance, the Trekkie Hike Pant, features zip pockets to keep your stuff tucked safely away, and drawcords at the ankles let you customize your look. Like the other Trekkie items, the Hike Pant is also made of rip-resistant, lightweight fabric — not to mention it’s rated UPF 50+ for sun protection.

Go for a monochrome base with this vivid violet pair of the Conscious Crop tank bra and the Trekkie Bermuda Short 2.0. The shorts keep you cool without the threat of them riding up (or worse: chafing), and the crop provides support with a built-in bra. On top, the silky Sutro Jacket has three secure pockets and an adjustable hood — plus, the relaxed, roomy fit lets you move how you want to, when you want to, where you want to.