The Fashion Girl’s Guide to Tracksuit Styling

Just when we thought the athliesure trend had reached its peak, fashion threw us a curve ball (and we’re not upset about it). Sporting a 90’s feel, this new athleisure trend is the infamous coverall, the tracksuit. Feeling a little cautious on the trend? Well, don’t.

Vogue recently called the new trend “a brash beacon of glory,” proving that the sporty trend is in full force. The trend was also spotted on the hottest runways this season, including Chloe, Loewe, Alexander Wang, and more. While tracksuits were originally made for the gym,this new wave of tracksuits is, as the New York Times said, “a confluence of gender-free dressing, laid-back ’90s athletic inspirations and a hip-hop aesthetic.” And while the tracksuit is the epitome of the comfortable athliesure trend, you don’t want to look like you just stepped out of a track and field training camp, so dress it up with some strappy heels or layer a tracksuit under a trench. Feeling a little iffy on how to style the trend? Worry not – we’ve rounded up 5 key styling tips on how to wear upgrade the tracksuit based on how our favorite It girls are styling the trend.

Scroll through to see the tips. Then, once you’ve gotten a hang of how to upgrade the tracksuit, shop our picks, because, as Vogue said, “powerful, badass people wear them.”

Tip 1: Keep it fitted

Let’s face it— as girls we love being comfy, but don’t get carried away. If you’re wearing a tracksuit, keep it fitted— never cute to have anything look to baggy. Complement your tracksuit by wearing them with a pair of the Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers. Finish the look off with some of red lipstick and a dutch braid.

Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneaker
adidas Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneaker 75
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Nike Gym Vintage Capris
Nike Nike Gym Vintage Capris 55
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Nike Gym Vintage Full Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt
Nike Nike Gym Vintage Full Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt 60
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Nike Vintage Gym Crewneck Sweatshirt
Nike Nike Vintage Gym Crewneck Sweatshirt 50
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Tip 2: Keep it monochrome When wearing a tracksuit, coordinate a single-color outfit. We’re obsessed with the one color looks of adidas by Stella McCartney’s tracksuits.

Adidas by Stella McCartney Cropped Hooded Cotton Sweatshirt
adidas by Stella McCartney Adidas by Stella McCartney Cropped Hooded Cotton Sweatshirt 90
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Adidas by Stella McCartney Cropped Paneled Stretch-Jersey and Mesh Leggings
adidas by Stella McCartney Adidas by Stella McCartney Cropped Paneled Stretch-Jersey and Mesh Leggings 85
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Wildfox Vintage Varsity Baggy Beach Sweatshirt
Wildfox Couture Wildfox Vintage Varsity Baggy Beach Sweatshirt 88
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Wildfox Vintage Varsity Malibu Skinny Sweats
Wildfox Couture Wildfox Vintage Varsity Malibu Skinny Sweats 77
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adidas Originals Supergirl Track Pants
adidas adidas Originals Supergirl Track Pants 60
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adidas Originals - Supergirl Track Top Women's Jacket
adidas adidas Originals – Supergirl Track Top Women’s Jacket 70
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Tip 3: Mix your textures. Show off your super girl powers by mixing your motifs and textures. We love the look of the adidas Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto reversed track pants paired with adidas Originals ‘Shell Tile Superstar’ Track Jacket ($75)

adidas Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto Reversed Track Pants
Yohji Yamamoto adidas Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto Reversed Track Pants 245
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