Up Your Casual Fits with These Retro Athleticwear Accents

Keep your casual looks current with a vintage vibe.

By Erica Moody • Posted March 13, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

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Vintage is back in a big way. So if you’re looking to keep up with the latest fashion trend, consider adding these retro athleticwear finds to your closet.

Home-Team Tee

Support your team year-round with a statement shirt. Men’s cream Washington Bullets Hardwood Classics Striped Logo Lockup Slub T-Shirt: $45

Poppy Topper

A hat by DC artist Spencer Beck will shield you from the sun in style. Poppy Dad hat: $40 at Muz & Rose, 3 Loudoun St. SW, Leesburg

Workout S taple

Need inspiration to get to the gym? Invest in a chic new bag. 3-in-1 gym duffle bag in Passionate: $158 at Lululemon, multiple area locations

Sporty S tripes

A striped rugby shirt will take you back to the ’80s. Powder pink stripe cotton Warren rugby shirt: $118 at Tuckernuck, 1053 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Cozy Crew

Get these socks in every color. We love them in moss. Boyfriend socks: $14 at Muz & Rose, 3 Loudoun St. SW, Leesburg

Signature Swoo sh

A pair of revamped Cortez kicks will go with everything. Nike Cortez leather shoes: $90 at Nike Unite, 13027 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax

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Erica Moody

Contributing Editor

Erica Moody is Northern Virginia Magazine’s Contributing Editor. She has been a lifestyle journalist and editor for more than 15 years, with previous staff roles at Philadelphia magazine, Washington Life Magazine, and Travel Leaders Group. She’s consulted for brands including American Express Travel and Royal Caribbean. Her writing has appeared in Ad Age, The Telegraph, InsideHook, Technical.ly, DC Inno, and more. She holds an MFA from Antioch University and a BA from Tulane.