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
Clarks
Ubree15 Poppy Leather Womens Slip On Shoes - Sand Combi - Size:UK 6.5
£34.57
Legend Footwear
Steve Madden
Ellison Flat Shoe NATURAL
£99.99
Steve Madden
-40%
Tory Burch
Suede-trimmed mesh Mary Jane flats Black
£198.00
£330.00
Mytheresa
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.
-50%
Sandro
Heart motif flowing shirt Pink
£124.50
£249.00
Sandro
-36%
Fat Face
FatFace Turquoise Blue Short Sleeve Woodside Henley
£16.00
£25.00
FatFace
-50%
Sandro
Heart motif flowing shirt Blue
£124.50
£249.00
Sandro
-36%
Fat Face
FatFace Dusky Blue Short Sleeve Woodside Henley
£16.00
£25.00
FatFace
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.
-49%
Serena Bute
Cotton Oversized Shirt - Green Stripe
£90.00
£175.00
Serena Bute
-49%
Serena Bute
Lightweight Twill Classic Shirt - Pale Pink
£140.00
£275.00
Serena Bute
Marrakshi Life
Mens The Oversized Nero-Collar Shirt
£210.00
ABASK
Burberry
TB Ankle Strap Pumps Size 36
£145.00
HEWI
-46%
Puma
x Rihanna Fenty Lace Up Womens Beige High Heels - Size UK 6.5
£214.99
£399.99
Secret Sales
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.
-55%
Fat Face
FatFace Etta Charcoal Grey Blazer
£50.00
£110.00
FatFace
-50%
Frenken
Crush Insideout Oversized Blazer Beige
£349.00
£699.00
Labels
-50%
Lounge
Oversized Blazer - Blue - 10
£40.00
£80.00
Lounge
-42%
Fat Face
FatFace Eden Black Wrap Midi Leather Skirt
£115.00
£199.00
FatFace
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
The Garment
Womens Plage Vest Beige Vests
£179.90
Italist
Liu Jo
Womens Bow-Back Top Wool White Cotton Tops
£129.50
Italist
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.
-39%
Bogner
Amber knit jacket for women - Cream/Sand - 34 White
£240.00
£395.00
Bogner
Original text and content: Steph King
