“It dances along the line between everyday wear and activewear.”
When you work in a creative field, deciding what to wear for the day can be a challenge. Rather than a set uniform of a crisp white shirt and tailored black pants (although I love both), my ever-changing schedule requires a series of questions each morning: Am I running around or just sitting at a desk? Do I need to dress specifically for a project? And most importantly, will I end up in the background of someone’s TikTok?
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This week, Sharon Liu, Pilates instructor and founder of Club Ronny, shares her work outfit of the week. Balancing her roles as a business owner, group Pilates instructor, one-on-one movement instructor, and content creator, Sharon is drawn to “textures and fabrics that hold shape and support movement.” With a penchant for quality investment pieces and locally-branded pieces, her personal style is a playful mix of consignment store finds and great second-hand pieces.
“Because I spend so much time in the studio and on the road, I gravitate towards pieces that express my creativity while still fitting into the physical aspects of my work and lifestyle,” says Sharon. “On colorful days, I feel most like myself in solid colours or contrasting tones. Layering fitted tops and opting for wide-leg trousers creates a practical, versatile wardrobe that lies on the border between everyday wear and activewear.” Here, she talks us through a week in her work wardrobe.
Monday
As someone who typically wears some sort of activewear or stretchy clothing for work, I like to start my Mondays by getting ready – and therefore getting work done. Today I’m finalizing venue bookings for the first Club Ronnie Pilates class in Fitzroy, building the website and sorting out emails. Here I’m working in my partner’s back garden in Collingwood, just around the corner from local favourite Cibi.
As a full-time Pilates teacher and owner of my own business, I have a very social job, so working in a low-key outfit and space helps me minimize distractions and organize what’s important at the start of the week. Working outdoors means I’m comfortable from the crisp start of the morning to the warm glow of the afternoon sun.
I layered some low rise brown pinstripe Zara trousers I bought in New York, Paloma wool underwear, an Acne Studios scarf, an OFR Paris cap, some Prada loafers I bought second hand at Swap (my size, thank you second hand gods), my favorite black leather shearling coat I found at a Paris flea market, and a black leather bag with a pearl chain I bought second hand at Swap. I call this look “Mr. Worldwide.”
Tuesday
Tuesday is teaching day. I start my day early to prepare for the 6am crew at Good Times Pilates in Brunswick and my favorite legendary class at 9:30am Power Moves. The studio is absolutely amazing so I also shoot some content today and then take a quick break from my biweekly Tuesday psychological counselling appointment and a trip to the Inner Studio.
My day ends with a one-on-one class with two of my favorite regular private Pilates clients at Club Ronny HQ, my home studio in Hawthorne. I’m wearing Lululemon Align tights, Move Active scrunch grip socks, Nike Vomeros, a layered top from Muse the Label, and a Samsoe Samsoe shirt jacket that I bought second-hand from Goodbyes and has been a staple in my wardrobe ever since.
My Telfar bag is another go-to bag worthy of Mary Poppins. I’ve packed it with everything from tights to spare grip socks to bananas.
Wednesday
Wednesday is a fun day. I teach at Good Times Pilates in Northcote in the morning before heading back to Club Ronny HQ. I was given a lovely set by Vedomme this week so I’ve been playing around with styling to capture the movement content in the afternoon. I love being in a studio space which makes me feel creative.
I’m wearing a strapless knit top and green biker shorts that were gifted to me by Vedomme. Since the weather’s cooler, I decided to pair them with black stockings and knee-high boots that I bought at Zara in New York and a classic white shirt from Baserange.
Thursday
This is me in the car park at the back of Good Times Pilates in Fitzroy – on Thursday I’ll be teaching here in the morning, flying to Cremorne in the afternoon to teach a corporate mat Pilates class, then flying back to Club Ronnie HQ to work with my regular private one-to-one Pilates clients.
Thursday is another key school day that calls for activewear. I wear my Nagnata tracksuit, my trusty Moncler down jacket layered with a black Arnsdorf long sleeve, and Asics sneakers. A Good Times Nalgene drink bottle is a must-have for staying hydrated throughout the week, and my cult favorite Telfar bag sees the most use throughout my work week.
Friday
On Fridays, classes start at 6am in Fitzroy, and after a few days of teaching Pilates, I love to get out of my activewear and usually change into denim, most often right away into these Carhatt boyfriend jeans that I got from the Carhatt store in Bordeaux, France.
Today I’m teaching in Fitzroy, then having brunch with a friend, followed by one-on-one pilates with my friend Rachel at Club Ronny, followed by a business mentoring power hour together. I’m wearing my (pretty much uniform) Carhartt jeans, Ganni ballet flats, and my favorite mohair knit that I bought in the Marais district of Paris, layered with sky blue patterned Acne Studios underwear, and an orange Bottega Veneta cassette bag as a contrast color accent (to give my old friend Telfar a break).
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