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 While Tracksuit Styling was originally made for the gym.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
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.
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)
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.
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
Will you be wearing tracksuits this season? Tell us in the comments below!
