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Fall Back In Love With The Humble Track Pant This Spring

The athluxe trend is in full swing.

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Given Gucci’s latest collab with Adidas and the sheer number of track pant outfits worn by the fashion set, 2022’s athluxe trend is officially in full force. Tap ahead for 15 different ways to participate in the elevated sportswear style phenomenon.

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Balance out the baggy design of a pair of track joggers by teaming them with a corset-style top. The structured shirt adds definition and gives the otherwise sporty look a sultry, upscale polish. Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Pairing a casual piece — like a humble track pant — with a luxe sweater is an infallible way to add refinement to any outfit. Bonus points, too, if you follow a tonal color palette for your top, bottoms, and accessories.Matthew Sperzel/Getty Images
Tuck your track pants into a pair of knee-high boots for a statement look that demonstrates you’ve been thoughtful with the styling. The ensemble is even more dramatic if you complete the tracksuit via a matching jacket.Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Or, how about giving the laidback bottoms a prepster-approved tweak? Style track pants with a white button-down and a funky sweater vest, preferably in an on-trend checkerboard print, for an outfit with both a preppy and athletic fashion influence.Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Velvet track pants might not be the best bottoms to run laps in, but they’re endlessly fabulous and easy to style, too. Consider teaming them with a pussy-bow blouse and a springtime floral jacket for an eclectic, athlete-meets-sophisticate combo.Shannon Finney/Getty Images
Okay, now what about a track jumpsuit? A sporty one-piece creates a dramatic effect while tapping into the casually effortless feel that’s integral to the athluxe trend.Melodie Jeng/Getty Images
When in doubt, rely on the tailored effect of a trench coat. The classic outerwear provides any outfit — even one featuring a pair of gym-ready track pants — with a sleek, put-together influence.Matthew Sperzel/Getty Images
Why not test out the daytime disco trend when styling track pants? To do so, pair your sporty and striped bottoms with a metallic jacket that possesses a distinctly Studio 54 spirit.Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Fact: A moto jacket always delivers a sharp and stylish effect. Pair a biker-inspired statement piece with sleek track pants for an unexpected take on sportswear.Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Found: Your next date-night outfit. Track pants styled with lace-up stilettos and a funky plaid blouse is undeniably unconventional, but as proven here, the combination yields a surprisingly elegant result.Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Alongside the ongoing sporty style phenomenon is 2022's grunge fashion resurgence, so why not combine the two trends in one aesthetic-blending look? Consider pairing a color-blocked tracksuit with a pair of edgy, stomp-ready combat boots.Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
At this point, you’re likely well aware of the trending prevalence of baggy silhouettes in 2022. Jeans, blazers, tees have all adopted the oversized look — and now tracksuits, too. Try styling a baggy track set with a micro tote, bucket hat, and gorpcore-esque boots.Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty Images
Introducing dare-to-be-touched textures is another surefire approach to elevating any ensemble. And since side stripes possess an inherently athletic vibe (You can thank Adidas’s iconic graphic), consider choosing a sporty piece adorned with a fur strip.Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
While a twee-inspired blouse with a statement collar may not be your first choice when styling a pair of nylon track bottoms, the combo yields a surprisingly stylish effect. The pairing is whacky and adventurous, effectively giving the sporty pants a newfound context.Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Spruce up a pair of nondescript track pants by teaming them with a tailored blazer. The end result is clean and polished but simultaneously down-to-earth, courtesy of the laidback bottoms.Melodie Jeng/Getty Images

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