Lifestyle women: the sneaker style

Where to start: women's selections piece by piece

Each clothing category has its own page for a direct approach.

• The women's t-shirts lifestyle range from long sleeves to crop tops, with plenty of tank tops for summer.
• The women's sweats lifestyle include hoodies, zip-up models, and long-sleeve sweatshirts.
• The women's trousers lifestyle cover joggers and smart pants, including some cargo styles.
• The women's shorts lifestyle offer fleece shorts, denim options, or sportier styles.
• The women's jackets lifestyle feature track jackets, waterproofs, and bombers.

Women's cuts and unisex pieces: how to navigate

This page shows both styles cut for women and unisex pieces. The former are more fitted at the waist and shoulders, with lengths designed for a feminine silhouette. Unisex styles generally follow a men's pattern: they fall wider, which is popular for an oversized effect. Filter by gender if you want to see only one or the other category.

Sneakers, berets, bags: the accessories that complete the outfit

Accessories play a big role in women's streetwear. The sneakers range from suede terrace styles to chunky retro running soles. Berets, bucket hats, and caps add the finishing touch, while the backpack goes from campus to gym. Sunglasses and beanies complete the look depending on the season.

Six key brands for women

These labels are most often found in the lifestyle outfits of female basketball players.

• Eastpak for the sturdy and simple backpack, available in various colors and patterns.
• Kangol for the Tropic Ventair beret in breathable mesh, a cult piece of urban fashion, and for its bucket hats.
• adidas for city sneakers, like the Barreda in a suede terrace style, and sweats with three stripes.
• Superdry for hooded puffer jackets and sherpa fleeces when it's cold.
• New Era for caps and pieces featuring logos of American franchises.
• Project X Paris for tank tops, t-shirt dresses, and shirts in a Parisian style.

Men, kids, franchises: related pages

Looking for someone else? The lifestyle men's page offers straight cuts and wider unisex pieces. The lifestyle junior page dresses children. For fans of American sports, the lifestyle MLB and lifestyle NFL pages feature items in team colors, and the brands lifestyle allow you to start with a specific label. The whole selection is on the lifestyle page.

Cutting down the bill

Several pages help you spend less. The special offers lifestyle are available year-round. The Black Friday lifestyle signals the start of the end-of-year promotions, the Christmas page guides gift ideas, followed by the sales lifestyle. The clearance gets rid of end-of-lines, and the new arrivals lifestyle show what's just been added to the selection.

Frequently asked questions

How to convert a men's size to a women's size?

Generally, you go down a size: a woman who wears size M in women's cuts will often wear size S in men's or unisex cuts. This is just a guideline, as lengths and shoulders vary. Always compare the size guide measurements with a piece of clothing you already own.

What size beret should I choose?

Berets are sold by head circumference, often in S, M, L, or XL. Measure around your head at the forehead level with a soft tape measure. A soft-knit beret allows for some variation, but a model that's too large will slip down over your eyes.

Can a puffer jacket be machine washed?

Most can, on a delicate cycle at low temperature, with a gentle detergent and no fabric softener. Add two or three tennis balls during a gentle tumble dry to help fluff the lining. Always read the label, as some require special cleaning.

How to wear joggers without looking like you're in pyjamas?

Choose a plain jogger in a dense fabric that tapers at the ankle, and pair it with a more structured top like a cropped jacket or short sweatshirt. Clean sneakers and a well-kept bag complete the outfit. Matching top and bottom sets also look very neat.

Should I stick to my usual size in women's sneakers?

For most models, yes. However, brands vary in sizing, and a unisex pair may be labeled in men's sizes. Check the brand's size guide on the product page, and if you have wider feet, opt for suede models which will stretch quicker.