STYLE: FASHION : STRETCHING IT

Neon colors and dizzying prints are fine for high-energy aerobics, but yoga calls for workout clothes more in keeping with the exercise’s slow, deliberate stretching and meditative breathing. The latest looks include palettes and patterns that reflect nature’s serenity: soft watercolors and pretty florals for women, simple charcoal and other solid neutrals for men. Cotton and Lycra are more absorbent and “breathable” than before, making clothes both stylishly snug and comfortable. Yoga contributes to a sense of quiet well-being; now what you wear can, too.