Coming out of holiday style, you’re probably wondering what in the world you’re supposed to be wearing. First quarter style? One word: Workout.

I’m talking about moisture-wicking, compression clothing. High-performance cooling fabric. It’s what’s hot. Even though it’s cold. Because it’s the time of year we resolve to lose the extra holiday pounds and prepare for bathing-suit weather.

Wriggle into that nylon tank top, and spandex yoga pants. You wanna blend in, don’t you? Well, think polyester. Because if you’re not running around town in workout clothes, you are way out of style. Driving carpool wearing your jeans and a cardigan is a veritable fashion faux-pas.

Even if you’re not really working out, make sure you look like you are. Throw on a warm-up suit. No one has to know you’ve got your pajamas on underneath. Put on your tennis shoes, strap on a sports watch, and to the outside world, you’re headed to a 5K. I won’t tell anyone you just ordered “Downton Abbey, Season 2” and you’re planning to catch up before the second episode of Season 3 airs. Shhhh.

And hey – you might just actually get inspired. If you’re dressed for a workout – might as well, I don’t know – work out? Even if you don’t belong to a gym, work it out household chore style.

Strap weights to your ankles and skip a stair when you run up to load the washer. Do 10 laps through the kids’ Jack-and-Jill bathroom, tagging each wall at the far end of their rooms. Hold a plank during the rinse cycle.

Mop on one-foot for optimum core strength. Sprint in and out of the house every 10 minutes until the mail comes – interval training is the best. And it increases your chances of being completely winded if someone comes to the door, making the illusion of your commitment to working-out much more believable.

Or just dress the part. Accessorize with a yoga mat. It’s a pain to carry it everywhere you go, but people only carry a yoga mat when they are on their way to yoga. So do it. Braided headbands are good. Leg warmers are still in. Maybe a little knit beanie for your head. And biking gloves are much easier to carry through the grocery store than the yoga mat. Plus, it’ll look like you biked up there, so that’s good.

And wear a ponytail. And walk fast. And carry Powerade. And for heavens sake don’t wear heels, or someone will think you’re working, or shopping, or going to play bridge. Stay with it. Easter will be here before you know it.

(But you’ll be all caught up for season 4.)