How to Style a Tracksuit So It Looks Intentional

A tracksuit can be the easiest outfit you own or the one that makes you look like you just left the gym. The difference is a few small choices.

Can you wear a tracksuit outside the gym?

Absolutely. A matching set is one of the simplest outfits there is, because everything already goes together. The trick is to make it look like a choice rather than a default.

What do you wear under a tracksuit top?

A clean plain tee in black, white or a neutral colour does the job. Keep the zip a little open so the tee shows. In colder weather, go for a heavier tee or a thin knit rather than another hoodie, so the shape stays neat.

What shoes go with a tracksuit?

Clean trainers, always. White or black pairs keep it simple. If the bottoms are tapered, let them sit just above the shoe. If they are straight leg, a slight stack at the ankle looks good. Scuffed shoes are the quickest way to make a tracksuit look sloppy.

How do you stop it looking like pyjamas?

Fit and finish. Avoid bottoms that pool around the heel, keep the set creased free, and add one thing that is not sportswear: a cap, a simple chain, a decent coat over the top. We covered the sweatpants side in what shoes to wear with sweatpants.

Do you have to wear the set together?

No. Splitting it is one of the best tricks. Wear the top with jeans, or the bottoms with a plain tee and a bomber. You get two or three outfits from one purchase.

Quick answers

Is a tracksuit still in style in the UK?

Yes, and it has been a staple of British streetwear for years.

Can you dress up a tracksuit?

You can smarten it up with clean trainers, a good coat and minimal accessories.

What colours are easiest to wear?

Black, grey and deep neutrals are the easiest to style and the hardest to get wrong.

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