The Fashion Girl’s Guide to Tracksuit Styling

When we thought the athleisure trend had peaked, 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. Are you feeling a little cautious about 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, and Alexander Wang. And more. While Tracksuit Styling was originally made for the gym.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 athleisure 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 about how to style the trend? Worry not – we’ve rounded up 5 key styling tips on how to wear and 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 carry away. If you’re wearing a tracksuit, keep it fit— never cute to have anything look too baggy. Complement your tracksuit by wearing them with a pair of the Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers. Finish the look off with some red lipstick and a dutch braid.

Tracksuit Styling

adidas Originals womens Stan Smith (End Plastic Waste) Sneaker, White/Collegiate Navy/White, 8 US($72.97)

RAYPOSE Workout Leggings for Women with Pockets Tummy Control Gym Butt Lifting Capri Yoga Pants with Mesh Cut Out Black-L($19.99)

adidas Women’s Essentials 3-Stripes Cropped Hoodie, Altered Blue/White, X-Large($29.82)

Tip 2: Keep it monochrome When wearing a tracksuit, coordinate a single-color outfit. We’re obsessed with the one-color looks of PRETTY GARDEN women.

PRETTYGARDEN Women’s Two Piece Outfits Sweatsuit Lounge Matching Sets Sweatshirt Jogger Pants Sweat Set Tracksuit (Grey Blue,Large)($45.99)

LUYAA Sun Hoodie for Women Light Weight Hoodies Long Sleeve SPF Clothing UPF 50 Thumb Shirt Gray XL($19.98)

romansong Strappy Yoga Sports Bras for Women Padded Criss-Cross Back Tank Tops,Women’s Sexy Running Workout Bra with Removable Cups($24.99)

adidas Sweatpants HR2208 Black/White XL($130)

adidas Women’s Essentials 3-stripes Tricot Track Jacket, Black/White, X-Small($27.21)

Tip 3: Mix your textures. Show off your supergirl 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)

XPONNI Track Pants Women Baggy Pants Y2k Pants Parachute Pants for Women Y2K Clothing(Navy,S,Small)($23.99)

COOrun Womens Golf Shirt Collarless Polo Tank Tops with 1/4 Zip Sleeveless Athletic Tennis Shirts for Women($18.98)

KEFITEVD Women’s Quick Dry Athletic Hoodie – Long Sleeve, Sun Protection, Moisture Wicking, Wheat Green($22.98)

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Tip 4: Dress it up. Our favorite approach to the tracksuit is dressing it up. Firstly, try wearing the track pants with a belly-baring crop top and strappy stilettos à la Rihanna.

Ama Larsi High Neck Sports Bra for Women Longline Medium Impact Workout Crop Tank Tops Wirefree Padded Yoga Bra Gym Mocha Brown($25.99)

Wildfox Women’s Nikki Cargo Sweatpant, Dove, Medium($107.9)

Wildfox Women’s Fifi Pullover Sweatshirt, Lefitte Wash, Medium($65.66)

Nike Air Women’s Oversized Woven Bomber Jacket, BLACK/WHITE, LARGE($173.01)

Nike Women’s Club Fleece Mid-Rise Joggers Black($43)

Evercute Cross Back Sport Bras Padded Strappy Criss Cross Cropped Bras for Yoga Workout Fitness Low Impact($30.99)

PRETTYGARDEN Women’s Casual Long Sleeve Lapel Zipper Sweatshirt Drawstring Loose Pullover Tops Purple($36.98)

Tip 5: Embrace print. Make an impact with your prints by mixing motifs and prints. Undoubtedly the coolest way to wear the tracksuit, wearing prints is fun and you can keep it monochrome. For weekends, the Adidas Originals ‘Shell Tile Superstar’ Track Jacket teamed with Adidas ‘Core 15’ CLIMALITE ® Training Pants

Volcom Women’s Lived in Lounge Fleece Sweatpants (Regular & Plus Size), Black 2, Medium($30.95)

Volcom Juniors Moclov Standard Zip Hoodie, Black, X-Large($41.84)

Wildfox Women’s Long Sleeve Pullover Sweatshirt, Magenta Tie Dye, Small($82.2)

Will you be wearing tracksuits this season? Tell us in the comments below!