I’ve been an Alo fan for years and have an overflowing drawer of workout clothes to prove it. But lately, I’ve noticed the brand expanding beyond its activewear origins with athleisure that’s surprisingly office-appropriate. Alo’s new arrivals section now features cashmere sweaters, trousers, button-downs, and blazers alongside its usual offering of workout sets, sweatsuits, and tennis dresses.
Naturally, I had to try Alo’s work clothes for myself—and convince my least sporty coworker to start sneakily wearing them to the office with me. While I am the type who lives in athleisure, fashion and luxury commerce editor Elly Leavitt is not. Mere weeks ago, I helped her acquire her first pair of workout leggings, so she made the perfect yin to my yang.
Upon unboxing my new Alo goodies, I was immediately intrigued by the fabrics. The “slightly swishy, stretch-infused” polyester-spandex blend of my new Pursuit Trousers turned out to be far swishier and stretchier than I had envisioned. Sure, these pants make a slightly audible swooshing noise when I move in them...but I can’t gleefully do lunges around my apartment in my slim-cut, wool Gucci trousers the way I can in these.
The Daylight and Dreamscape button-downs feel more like workout tops than crisp collared shirts. Lightweight and breathable, they’re the type you'll appreciate during hot, humid summer commutes when you’re sardined on the subway or desperately waiting for your car’s AC to kick in. Meanwhile, the brand’s cashmere knits and faux leather jackets are undeniably luxe—the type you throw on for post-Pilates brunch.
The oversized First-Class Blazer was my favorite of the Alo work clothes I tried—and the item that earned the most compliments from my coworkers and fellow workout class attendees. It’s cut from a midweight suiting fabric that can handle a little sweat, so it’s become a staple for days when I go straight from the office to the gym. No need to pack a second jacket when you’ve got a blazer that somehow makes a sweaty workout set look effortlessly cool.
Leavitt liked the Dreamscape Trousers in particular. “Everything about the fit is perfect,” she notes. “The high-rise sits exactly where I want it to, and the legs are loose but still look tailored. I’m 5’10, so believe me when I say Alo’s long trousers are actually long. The slight downside is the material, which I can only describe as hiking pant-adjacent—but it’s perfectly fine if you like a more casual streetwear look.”
Alo’s choice of logo placement, though, surprised us both. Branding is often featured prominently on the upper arm or back of the calf. As someone who wears workout clothes all the time, I didn’t mind this much. But Leavitt, who is blissfully unaware that most activewear brands now place logos anywhere but the back of a waistband, found it gave the items a more casual feel.
Our consensus: Alo’s activewear-inspired designs are best suited for laidback professional settings. While the oversized First-Class Blazer and Suit Up Trousers may be too relaxed for a courtroom, they would certainly hold their own in a co-working space or casual office setting. Allow the curation of Alo’s office-appropriate spring styles below to kickstart your shopping endeavors.
Shop Our Favorite Alo Pieces for the Office
Alo First-Class Blazer
Alo High-Waist Pursuit Trouser
Alo Pinstripe Daylight Button Down Long Sleeve
Alo Suit Up Trouser
Alo Cable Knit Crew Neck Sweater
Alo Prime Trench
Alo High-Waist Dreamscape Trouser
Alo New Class Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
Alo Dreamscape Button Down
Alo Faux Leather Premier Bomber
Alo Cashmere Plush Waffle 1/4 Zip Pullover
Alo Wool Cropped Metro Trench
Alo Ribbed Modal Long Sleeve
Alo Recovery Mode Sneaker
