How To Elevate The Ubiquitous Adidas Tracksuit
On the merry-go-round of fashion trends, where everything gauche is now “chic”, and everything chic is now gauche, we’ve another victim: the Adidas Originals tracksuit. Previously regarded as chav attire, the Adidas tracksuit has received an image overhaul, as demand on Stylight has increased by 208%. In short, it seems like many it-girls have chosen the (previously) humble tracksuit as SS24’s casual pants of choice.
adidas
3 stripes cargo track shorts - Green
£91.00
FARFETCH
Dion Lee
elasticated track shorts - Blue
£410.00
FARFETCH
Isabel Marant
drawstring-waist track shorts - Blue
£190.00
FARFETCH
Nanushka
embroidered-logo track shorts - Blue
£195.00
FARFETCH
J.Lindeberg
Iman track pants - Blue
£150.00
FARFETCH
Chinti and Parker
Ski Club side-stripe track pants - Black
£275.00
FARFETCH
BOSS
Telora track pants - White
£211.00
FARFETCH
Muller Of Yoshiokubo
cut-out cotton track pants - White
£224.00
FARFETCH
The Adidas tracksuit is now high-end. And we’re just as surprised as you. This is how you elevate the classic sports set.
Choosing “formal” footwear is a great way to create some high/low tension in your outfit while also making your track pants a bit more serious—and, dare we say, even office-ready. A pair of old-money-inspired ballet flats—they don’t have to be Chanel, but if you got ‘em flaunt ‘em!—and a slim-fit shirt transform your tracksuit in a smart outfit while maintaining their ironic appeal.
AllSaints
Joanna Relaxed Fit Cropped Shirt White
£89.00
AllSaints
Equipment
Essential silk shirt - White
£230.00
FARFETCH
AllSaints
Allsaints Lovell Slim Fit Ramskull Shirt Grey
£99.00
AllSaints
Norma Kamali
pointed-collar slit-sleeves shirt - White
£122.00
FARFETCH
Steve Madden
Vinetta-MF Flat Shoe FLORAL
£99.99
Steve Madden
-31%
Charles & Keith
Perforated Rose High-Vamp Mary Janes
£45.00
£65.00
Charles & Keith
Clarks
Ubree15 Poppy Leather Womens Slip On Shoes - Sand Combi - Size:UK 6.5
£34.57
Legend Footwear
Steve Madden
Rerun Flat Shoe BLUSH SUEDE Rose
£129.99
Steve Madden
Track shorts are a great choice for when the weather gets warmer, and they’re just as easy to zhuzh up: a short-sleeved shirt, whether cotton, linen, or even lace adds a much-needed touch of refinement. Elevated footwear such as ballet flats or Mary Janes is a must.
-30%
Levi's
Long Sleeve Auburn Worker Shirt - Mens - XS - Blue
£49.00
£70.00
Levi's
-30%
Hackett
Polo Shirt Blue
£70.46
£100.05
Miinto
Fat Face
FatFace Bugle Bright Blue Short Sleeve Shirt
£42.00
FatFace
-20%
Paul & Shark
Double cotton Pique polo shirt Size: M, colour: NAVY Blue
£108.00
£135.00
Circle Fashion
Here’s this season’s perfect going-out outfit: an oversized shirt, your trusty Adidas tracksuit, and pointed-toe heels. Bonus points for a classy shoulder bag or clutch, and if your heels have a tie-ankle strap that you can tie around the bottom of your pants.
-50%
Serena Bute
Cotton Oversized Shirt - Green Stripe
£88.00
£175.00
Serena Bute
-50%
Ganni
White Frill Collar Poplin Shirt - Size 34 Cotton
£82.50
£165.00
GANNI
-40%
Serena Bute
Cotton Oversized Shirt - Butter Yellow
£90.00
£150.00
Serena Bute
Charles & Keith
Curved Heel T-Strap Pumps
£69.00
Charles & Keith
-30%
Michael Kors
Pumps, female, White, 7 1/2 UK, Cream Alina Flex Slingback Pumps
£98.05
£140.07
Miinto
-40%
Dune London
Womens Ladies Channel - Buckle-Detail Heeled Courts - Gold material_leather1 - Size UK 8
£59.00
£99.00
Secret Sales
-10%
Steve Madden
Mirror Heel Sandals with Pearls Grey
£121.80
£134.85
Miinto
An oversized blazer can do wonders at downplaying the casualness of your track pants even when wearing sneakers. The result is a chill-yet-chic outfit that is not only perfect for a Saturday afternoon stroll, but also offers endless layering possibilities.
Charles & Keith
Khai Ruched Top Handle Bag Brown
£95.00
Charles & Keith
-55%
Fat Face
FatFace Etta Charcoal Grey Blazer
£50.00
£110.00
FatFace
Charles & Keith
Cammie Metallic Sculptural Heel Mules
£55.00
Charles & Keith
-15%
Desigual
Blazers, female, Multicolor, L, Artistic Floral Blazer
£107.80
£126.93
Miinto
When styling sportswear, adding feminine and “frilly” elements is the perfect way to create irony and tension. For example, a bow-applique blouse will look great with a pair of track pants, no matter what shoes you’re wearing—loafers, slim sneakers, but even ballet flats or Mary Janes. If you want to create even more contrast, you can add more “masculine” and casual elements, like an oversized leather bomber and a baseball cap.
Ganni
Bow-detail cotton poplin blouse White
£165.00
Mytheresa
Simone Rocha
Bow Tail Easy Tank Top - Womens - Cotton Black
£175.00
Browns
-30%
Ganni
Sleeveless Tops, female, Black, M, Black Satin Bow Detail Top
£136.58
£195.09
Miinto
Adidas tracksuits often come in bright tones—red, emerald green, electric blue…—which add to their sporty and casual feel. To elevate a pair of bright track pants, pair them with neutral colours and cozy fabrics, like a beige boiled wool cropped bomber and taupe Adidas sneakers.
-50%
Ganni
Beige Wool Mix Cardigan - Size XXS
£147.50
£295.00
GANNI
-50%
Ganni
Beige Cardigan in Cable Wool
£205.00
£410.00
GANNI
-9%
Only
Long Knitwear, female, Beige, XS, Onltess Long Open Cardigan
£74.16
£81.88
Miinto
Original text and content: Steph King
