In the past year, streetwear has increasingly become part of my personal style. I can get away with making even a tracksuit look chic by adding heels and a clutch bag. I’m not suggesting you go crazy in the gym and then head straight to cocktails wearing the same track top; I have my gymwear and my streetwear. The difference is that the former is all about its ability to absorb my spin class sweat, while the latter is about looking good.

Certain pieces of gymwear can be upgraded to streetwear, so it may be time to reconsider the clothes you have previously reserved only for working out as part of your wider wardrobe – be it the track top or the sports bra. They may also have been languishing in the depths of your laundry since February, when your New Year resolutions wore off.

Sportswear may not seem an obviously flattering or attractive choice, but sexy isn’t just about hugging waists and plunging necklines. Beware, though: not all gymwear is now cool; you can only look so good in Lululemon leggings outside of walking your dog.

Although streetwear has its roots in male-dominated skating/surfing culture, there has been a rise in women-led brands and collections, making this wardrobe blend easier. The days of waiting outside Supreme or refreshing Nike’s website at 8am are over; there’s now an array of independent brands and sellers popping up – from Lapp (model Leomie Anderson’s brand) to Pam Pam to Jehu-Cal. These labels are changing the game, recognising the fact that we don’t all want the oversized, straight-cut fits that many repurposed male brands offer.

To incorporate gymwear into your everyday attire, you need to play around with textures, proportions and silhouettes. The track top I’m wearing here can be paired with everything from faux-leather trousers to cycle shorts to a white tennis skirt; adding Perspex heels for a femme element, or trainers if you like to keep things practical. Here I’ve kept it casual with some Carhartt cargo pants, Nikes and coloured sunglasses; add some accessories (you can never go wrong with a good bucket hat or gold necklaces), and you’re good to go. Unless you’re actually planning on going to that HIIT class, that is.

• Simran is a model and writer. Her Instagram is @simisear.

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Simran wears top, £45, lappthebrand.com. Trousers, £100, carhartt-wip.com. Trainers, £150, by Nike, from office.co.uk.

Styling: Bemi Shaw. Hair: Afi Emily Attipoe using Osis+, Schwarzkopf. Makeup: Mata Marielle using Mac and Models Own