(As written for On The Coast Over 55 Magazine)
The “Track Suit” styling trend is the new take on the popular “active wear” trend of seasons gone by. This Winter it is time to elevate your sneakers with non exercise items to create a more styled look. This new trend has the comfort of exercise gear but with a more chic, put-together style that can take you from coastal coffee dates to a day in the city.
Track Suit Styling 101:
To create an effortless outfit the secret to this trend is to not try too hard, but always ensure you add an element of glamour or an unexpected twist to your sporty pieces.
Dressing Tip:
This elastic waist style of pant can be quiet baggy, so always consider your body balance and the style that is best of you. If you are quiet slim in the legs opt for a style that is slightly tapered, if you have a fuller upper thigh, ensure you don’t go too wide at the base of the pant, as it could make you look “blocky” from hip to floor. Always consider what you wear on the upper half of your body too. For a more fitted silhouette; a casual blazer works well and for a more loose style silhouette; a sweater or layering a tee over a knit jumper can be flattering.
How To Style:
- Layer a long sleeve top under a slogan tee and team it back with your track pants
- Reverse the “relaxed styling” and wear a sweater back with a tailored pant or textured skirt (tulle, chiffon, leather etc)
– Team elastic waist, semi baggy “exercise” style pants back with a blazer and tank. Perfect for relaxed office or casual work meetings
- Invest in coloured sneakers – TIP: buy a sneaker that is NOT for the gym or exercising but saved for your “going out” outfits. This way your sneakers will always look clean and not too worn in.
- Adorne yourself with a statement accessory, neck scarf or layers of fine chains as this will elevate your style and ensure you don’t look like you are in your “around the house” track suit
- Opt for a “new neutral” with this trend and instead of Black or Navy track pants try this season’s “it” hues of Chocolate, Burgundy and Red
- Mix textures and combine silk, leather, fleece, lace and knitwear together to take your track suit styling to a whole new glam level
Enjoy experimenting and introducing some “sporty” style into your wardrobe this Winter with this ever so comfy trend.
Vibrantly yours,
Sam & Jordi Woods