When you’re looking for something comfortable to work from home in, don’t dismiss the tracksuit. The late Karl Lagerfeld might have believed sweatpants to be a sign of defeat, but there’s something about a matching top and bottoms – like lingerie, tailoring and pyjamas – that looks so pulled-together.
Fashion has witnessed the rise and rise of athleisure in the past decade, but right now it’s the tracksuit enjoying the spotlight. After years of slick, skintight silhouettes, futuristic fabrics and cycling shorts dominating, sportswear is going back to its roots. Cast your mind back to retro track and field kits, and you’ll get the gist: generous fits, heavy-duty jersey and loop-back cotton, tri-colour stripes and heather-grey hues.
This tracksuit, in its most classic form, is what the fashion set are turning to right now. But, while it’s a given that it's ideal for lounging around in at home, trust us when we say you'll want to wear yours outside of the house once lockdown is over. Just look to Gilda Ambrosio, who elevates hers with a dusting of diamond jewellery. Or Thor Valdimars, who once styled one with Bottega shoes and a bucket hat. Jeanette Madsen favours pairing a tracksuit with tailored coats and combat boots, while Pernille Teisbaek likes to layer a blazer over hers.
If you’re suitably inspired, keep scrolling, because we’ve rounded up 13 luxe tracksuits you need to treat yourself to now more than ever.
This article originally appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR UK.
Adam Selman Sport’s set nods to vintage boxing kits with its logo patches and heather-grey jersey. If you find tracksuits a little shapeless, this flattering high-waistband-meets-cropped-hemline combo is the way to go.
Cropped hoodie, £115, and jogging bottoms, £115, Adam Selman Sport at Selfridges
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The tracksuit is now a staple of Isabel Marant's Étoile line: the funnel neck, tri-color side stripes and sporty logo tap into the brand’s ‘80s codes perfectly. Wear the zip jacket over floaty floral dresses when you finally get out of the house.
Striped track jacket, £320, and stretch-knit sweatpants, £285, Isabel Marant Étoile at Harvey Nichols
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A favourite among the fashion set, Olivia von Halle's gloriously soft cashmere tracksuits are chic enough to be worn in or out of the house. Team with chunky trainers and some statement gold jewellery for an extra stylish touch.
Cashmere tracksuit, £996, Olivia von Halle at Moda Operandi
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If you can’t fathom wearing sportswear, even when working from home, Chinti & Parker's cashmere set could convince you otherwise. The tonal-blue colour scheme, open collar and split hems give it a sporty feel, but the soft handle makes it just as luxurious as your best knitwear.
Wool-cashmere collared sweater, £250, and track pants, £295, Chinti and Parker
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Taking inspiration from the ‘80s shell suits, Alexander Wang.T’s nylon taffeta set has a funnel neck jacket, bungee drawstring details and cinched cuffs to enhance the voluminous silhouette. Wear the trousers with heels and an oversized blazer when you’re not working out.
Nylon Zip Jacket, £515, and matching joggers, £410, Alexanderwang.t at SSENSE
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Perfect for LISS activities or lounging, Lanston Sport’s cotton and Tencel-blend tracksuit is dyed in a balletic pink hue and turns reveal a pretty twisted detail at the back.
Cropped cotton-blend sweater, £155, and trackpants, £140, Lanston Sport at My Theresa
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Burberry’s monogram nylon jacket can be paired with its matching skirt or joggers, but we think these wide-legs silk trousers are an elegant choice. Once you’re out of quarantine, swap in the brand’s silk shirt to create a cool co-ord.
Monogram nylon bomber jacket, £990, and silk trousers, £750, Burberry
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New brand on the block Les Tien is the king of tracksuits – Matches Fashion currently stocks 20 of its different unisex options. We love the nod to nautical Americana on this navy jersey number: it has an open collar pull-over and kick flare pants with a raw-hem turn-up.
Yacht open-collar cotton sweatshirt, £310, and turn-up track pants, £245, Les Tien at Matches Fashion
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Fendi's tracksuit is made from scarlet red stretch-jersey and striped with the brand's iconic 'F' logo down the sides. Thanks to the smart sewn-in creases and high waistband, the wide-leg trousers can be worn separately with heels and a cashmere sweater.
Logo stripe hoodie, £650, and wide-leg sweatpants, £550, Fendi at Harrods
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Made from cotton knitted with a hint of cashmere, H&M‘s matching hoodie and shorts have no hardware and comfortable rolled hems –so they’re soft enough to wear to bed.
Cashmere-blend hoodie, £39.99, and shorts, £34.99, H&M
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Victoria Beckham's Reebok collaboration is back for a second season, and it's full of the same relaxed but chic separates that made the debut drop so successful. We love the rust hue on this matching high-rise joggers and cropped sweater.
Cotton-jersey sweatshirt, £216, and trackpants, £263, Victoria Beckham x Reebok
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