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.

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Maison Ullens

BOTTOMWEAR - Trousers on YOOX.COM Orange

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£73.00 ~~£204.00~~

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adidas

3 stripes cargo track shorts - Green

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£91.00

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Dion Lee

elasticated track shorts - Blue

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£410.00

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Isabel Marant

drawstring-waist track shorts - Blue

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£190.00

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Nanushka

embroidered-logo track shorts - Blue

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£195.00

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J.Lindeberg

Iman track pants - Blue

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£150.00

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Chinti and Parker

Ski Club side-stripe track pants - Black

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£275.00

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BOSS

Telora track pants - White

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£211.00

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The Adidas tracksuit is now high-end. And we’re just as surprised as you. This is how you elevate the classic sports set.

1. With "old money" ballet flats

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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

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Essential silk shirt - White

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£230.00

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Allsaints Lovell Slim Fit Ramskull Shirt Grey

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£99.00

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Norma Kamali

pointed-collar slit-sleeves shirt - White

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£122.00

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Charles & Keith

Patent Bow Square-Toe Ballet Flats

Delivery: £4.00

£44.00 ~~£55.00~~

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Steve Madden

Ellison Flat Shoe NATURAL

Delivery: free

£99.99

Steve Madden

Clarks

Ubree15 Poppy Leather Womens Slip On Shoes - Sand Combi - Size:UK 6.5

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£34.57

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Charles & Keith

Square-Toe Bow Ballet Flats

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£65.00

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2. Track shorts with a button-up

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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.

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Fat Face

FatFace Cali Natural Linen Blend Shirt

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£18.00 ~~£48.00~~

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H-LIAM-BD-SH-E-C-262 SHIRT Size: XXL, colour: BLUE

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Circle Fashion

Fat Face FatFace Lili Teal Blue Laundered Short Sleeve Cardigan

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Fat Face

FatFace Lili Teal Blue Laundered Short Sleeve Cardigan

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£25.00 ~~£49.50~~

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La Martina

Polo Shirts, male, Blue, S, Polo Shirt

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£83.51 ~~£207.07~~

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3. With an oversized shirt and pointed heels

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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.

Marrakshi Life

Mens The Oversized Nero-Collar Shirt Size: M

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£250.00

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Serena Bute

Cotton Oversized Shirt - Green Stripe

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£88.00 ~~£175.00~~

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Tommy Hilfiger

Seersucker Longline Cover-Up Shirt White

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£70.00

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Serena Bute

Casual Shirt - Ecru White

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£195.00

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Versace Jeans Couture

Pumps, female, Black, 7 UK, Heeled shoes

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£146.94 ~~£218.37~~

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Charles & Keith

Curved Heel T-Strap Pumps

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£69.00

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Michael Kors

Pumps, female, White, 7 1/2 UK, Cream Alina Flex Slingback Pumps

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£98.05 ~~£140.07~~

Miinto

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Kurt Geiger

Womens Belgravia High Sling Heels - Fuschia - Size UK 3 Pink

Delivery: £2.99

£89.00 ~~£189.00~~

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4. With an oversized blazer

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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

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£95.00

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Fat Face

FatFace Etta Charcoal Grey Blazer

Delivery: £4.95

£77.00 ~~£110.00~~

FatFace

Charles & Keith

Cammie Metallic Sculptural Heel Mules

Delivery: £4.00

£55.00

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Fat Face

FatFace Eden Black Wrap Midi Leather Skirt

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£199.00

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5. With a frilly top

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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

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£165.00

Mytheresa

Co'Couture

Sleeveless Tops, female, Black, XS, Gitt Pleat Top

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£94.83

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Simone Rocha

Bow Tail Easy Tank Top - Womens - Cotton Black

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£175.00

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Viktor & Rolf

Lingerie Top with Bow Straps size M/L

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£84.19 ~~£336.76~~

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5. Cozy neutrals

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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.