It wasn’t so long ago that your trusty pair of sweatpants was relegated to lazy Sunday mornings or late-night trips to the store to pick up a carton of milk. It wasn’t that we didn’t like our sweatpants — we actually loved them —it was just that we didn’t really consider them ready for prime time.
Thanks to the burgeoning athleisure trend over the past couple of years, things certainly have changed. Sweatpants, along with other casual styles like bra tops, yoga pants, leggings and sneakers, are now at the front of our wardrobes and being worn proudly for all occasions. You’re now almost as likely to see a pair of joggers or leggings on the pins of street style stars as you are a pair of cropped jeans.
If you’re used to wearing your joggers with your beloved college hoodie or a T-shirt, it’s time to start playing around with your sweatpants outfits. There are a surprising number of items that work with your trackies besides casual basics. For some inspo, read on to see the different ways you can style your sweatpants outfits.
18 Fresh Ways to Dress up Sweatpants
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Gigi Hadid is a master at putting a chic spin on sweats. Steal pointers from this sweatpants outfit and take a hoodie and trackies from the gym to the streets by topping them with a printed coat.
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Swap your go-to neutral sweatpants for a brighter color. A roomy coat and white sneakers give your joggers a cool contemporary vibe.
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Say hello to your new default weekend look. Dress up a cozy sweater and coordinating sweats with a long furry coat and chunky flats. What could be easier?
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Think of your black sweatpants as something to build upon. Try yours with your favorite sweater and sneakers. Note that you can never go wrong with a jacket draped over your shoulders and a wide-brimmed hat.
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A matching hoodie and sweatpants are classic, but a little expected. Switch things up by adding a preppy vibe with a white collared shirt.
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Fashion rules? What fashion rules? Ignore everything you thought you knew about layering and tuck a zip-up jacket into your sweatpants. Then half tuck an oversized button-down on top. Accessorize with statement heels and you have yourself a unique look that slays.
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The quickest way to take your joggers from casual to fierce is by choosing a sequined pair. Once you do that, it doesn't really matter what you wear with them.
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Stay warm but look chic by teaming your joggers with a tweed coat and coordinating patterned scarf. Statement socks and fashion girl-approved white sneakers complete the ensemble.
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The Chanel runways have schooled us on the many ways to wear a classic tweed suit, but they've also shown us how to make holey sweatpants look elegant.
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Substitute your usual black pants for a comfy pair of sweatpants. See these black joggers worn with an oversized cardigan, button-down blouse and blue peacoat for inspiration on how to master the look.
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Who said that sweatpants have to be basic? These printed gold joggers are the star of the show. Not even the metallic high-tops or the oversized peach cardigan can compete.
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Heels and sweats? Why not. Take a cue from the eternally stylish Rihanna and pair gray sweatpants with heeled sandals, a cropped hoodie and bomber jacket.
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This Tommy Hilfiger runway look shows the power of a great accessory. The fringed scarf adds a unique twist to the classic T-shirt and sweats combo.
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You probably already have all of the elements in Rihanna's outfit, so all you need to do is put them together.
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You don't necessarily need a pair of shimmering sweats for a dressed-up look, just style your basic joggers with a tweed coat, oversized sunglasses and a statement bag.
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Color and pattern elevate your average pair of sweats, but don't forget about texture.
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If you're looking for some sweatpants outfit inspiration, look no further than Cara Delevingne's layered look.
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