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
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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