I'm a Tracksuit Aficionado and These Are the Coolest 9 Brands
Anecdotally speaking, when you work in the fashion industry, you fall into one of two categories: You either love tracksuits or think by wearing one, you've given up on life. I am in the former category—I have always had an affinity for sportswear. It's not that I'm especially sporty (netball in Y6 was probably my athletic peak), but I like how comfortable it is and when worn right how smart it can look.
I spent months hunting down a pair of classic Adidas tracksuit trousers on eBay and wear a specific pair of Ganni trackies all the time. You could say I'm a tracksuit aficionado. Today, luxury sportswear is everywhere, thanks to the explosion of athleisure. While the aforementioned trend has moved away from yoga leggings paired with oversize hoodies à la Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, the tracksuit is here to stay.
There are, however, a few notes that are worth considering when going for this trend. Firstly, if you love the look of a hoodie and matching track pants, then ensure it comes in muted colours, as this is a great way to ensure it looks the most expensive, even when it's from the high street.
Now, there is an exception to that rule, and that's if it's an Adidas Originals tracksuit, which I think you can get away with in any colour you like. That said, if all of the above is making you recoil in horror, then perhaps I can persuade you with just a pair of tracksuit trousers? (You can opt for one of the smarter-looking pairs that come with a seam down the front or a tapered leg). Want to know more? Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about the best tracksuit brands for women right now…
Monikh wearing a pale-yellow tracksuit from Les Tien.
Erica Boldrin in the super-popular sage-green Frankie Shop tracksuit.
Jeanette Madsen and a friend wearing matchy-matchy grey sweats from 7 Days Active.
Chloe wearing a pale yellow tracksuit from Iets Frans…
Hannah Lewis in a light grey set from Adanola.
Amira wearing a cream tracksuit from ASOS.
Tanice wearing a new-in hoodie and joggers from Ganni.
Lesley wearing a 3-striped Adidas set.
Claire Wakeman in a cropped sweat and joggers from Zara.
Next up, the biggest spring/summer 2021 fashion trends you need to know.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
-
3 Non-Holiday Ways to Wear Velvet This Winter
You're welcome.
By Eliza Huber
-
Hailey Bieber Just Used the TikTok Styling Hack That Will Actually Go the Distance
I'm going to use it this weekend.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
After 15 Years as a Fashion Writer, I Know These Free Style Tweaks Will Make a Big Impact
How to give your wardrobe a new lease on life.
By Emma Spedding
-
4 Dated Sweater Trends I'm Purging From My Small NYC Closet by the Year's End
And the chic knitwear I'm making room for.
By Natalie Cantell
-
Law Roach's World: His New Book, Bag of Choice, and What He Grabs on a Target Run
"[Styling] has made my world so much bigger."
By Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
-
I'm in My 20s—Here Are 6 Style Lessons I Learned to Look More Polished and Grown-Up
Sophisticated styling 101.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
8 Copenhagen Street Style Trends I Plan to Replicate in New York
Pared back yet never boring.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
I'm a Fashion Editor—I Reach For These 2 Pieces When I Don't Know What to Wear
Ready in 10 minutes or less.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes