If You're Going to Wear Track Pants This Spring, Wear Them Like This, This, and This
Making track pants look chic requires some clever styling tricks and outfit building. Here are seven looks to bookmark and shop, ready for spring.
Sorry, Karl Lagerfeld circa 2011, but we firmly believe that sweatpants (or track pants) are a sign of freedom rather than "defeat" in 2026. I can vouch for myself, Jennifer Lawrence and the myriad other stylish women I’ve seen rocking these sporty, slouchy trousers with coats lately. It’s cold, and we want to liberate our legs from the constraints of jeans and tights with the most comfortable trousers of all (besides pyjamas).
On a Venn diagram of loungewear, athleisure and sportswear, track pants would sit right in the middle. Their effortless nonchalance is actually their superpower; long gone are the days when wearing them out and about would be deemed "scruffy" or make you look like you live in the gym. Now, they've had a high-fashion makeover, and we're spoiled for choice.
A straight leg can feel more modern than a retro, '70s-spirited flare or cuffed hem; the wider they are, the more casual their vibe; and in the brightest colours and prints, they become trophy trousers. Fabrics should be picked according to your desired level of warmth, from woven cotton to cashmere, and there’s usually enough room to slip on some thermal leggings underneath to make them even cosier.
You’re never far away from a pair of Adidas track pants in London, especially styles in collaboration with Wales Bonner, whilst nostalgia is driving Juicy Couture’s second wind. In fact, if you're able to find a brand that doesn’t offer its own take, let me know. The trick is to make sure they don't look sloppy, and that’s where your outerwear comes in. As far as I’m concerned, all so-called "rules" when it comes to styling track pants with coats are made to be broken. Balancing the proportions and volume is vital, but if you really want to wear the matching top or a comfort-blanket knit, do it.
The mood of your coat or jacket, and to a lesser extent, your shoes, amps up whatever your track pants are communicating. Personally, I love a faux-fur coat with track pants. The collision of vintage charm and sporty codes is refreshing, and I think the contrast between the two pieces is the most important success metric of all—the more unexpected, the better. Read to shop seven of the best track-pants-and-coat outfits I uncovered during my research.
7 Track-Pants-and-Coat Outfits to Copy in 2026:
1. Scarf Coat + Track Pants + Loafers
Style Notes: From Rebecca Olivia’s knitted bonnet to her leather loafers, the juxtaposition is real. All of these outfit elements are trending separately, and once she's put them together, voila! New styling tricks. It’s proof that the relaxed Adidas track pants anchoring the look in a rich-looking brown shouldn’t be limited to "casual" occasions, and that strokeable pile coats can feel fresh with an unexpected 'fit underneath.
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Wrap the scarf over your shoulders to create a cape effect.
Those iconic stripes also visually lengthen your legs.
Tan loafers are underrated, and lighter for spring.
2. Faux-Fur Coat + Track Pants + Suede Boots
Style Notes: "I tried just enough and nailed it", is what an outfit like this says. It’s not just what Annabel Rosendahl's wearing, but how she’s wearing it. The faux-fur coat and the grey tracksuit look impossibly soft, yet the magic of this understated look is the polish added by the outerwear’s structure and oversized proportions—even before those amazing The Row suede boots are factored in.
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This colour and texture go with everything.
So comfortable and easy to wear.
These cult-favourite boots are totally ageless.
3. Cocoon Coat + Track Pants + Trainers
Style Notes: If Zoë Kravitz and Monikh Dale are co-signing this coat, it's good enough for us. The sculptural collar brings the drama, pushing thoughts of a scarf firmly out of mind, and the versatility of the classic colour ensures that the cost-per-wear ratio is fixed in your favour. Loose black track pants and silver trainers are the perfect accompaniments, though really, anything and everything would be instantly elevated by this coat.
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The ultimate black coat.
Basically like wearing pyjamas, but just that bit chicer.
A good way to dip your toe into the technical-trainer trend.
4. Faux-Fur Coat + Track Pants + Knee-High Boots
Style Notes: The next phase of the grey tracksuit’s rebrand starts here, courtesy of Ellie Delphine. Completely at odds with the floor-sweeping, shoe-hiding hemlines worn with coquettish ballet flats that we're seeing so many examples of right now, her voluminous track pants are tucked into sleek knee-high boots with a kitten heel. It’s elegantly done, and the head-turning look skews more elegant thanks to the faux-fur coat and capacious brown suede tote.
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Leave this open to show off your base layers.
You can lounge around and play sports in these.
Hiding these under trousers would be a shame.
5. Fluffy Jacket + Track Pants + Heeled Boots
Style Notes: At first glance, this look is giving Paris Hilton in her Y2K party-girl heyday, taking in the vibrant pink track pants and fluffy white jacket that Laberiane Ponton has styled together. The 2026 twist is the inclusion of some graphic black accessories that stop the vibe from feeling too "morning after": heeled boots (based on what we can see), chosen instead of trainers or Uggs, and a studded shoulder bag.
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A no-brainer if you're thinking pink.
Boots like these are seasonless.
6. Puffer Jacket + Track Pants + Trainers
Style Notes: This perennially stylish puffer jacket, track pants and trainer combo is a uniform of sorts for those who value weather-proof practicality when ticking off their to-do list around town or heading to a workout class. Going tonal by making every piece match in the same colour family is an easy way to level up and stand out, as Lilly Sisto demonstrates in burgundy, aka one of 2026’s biggest colour trends.
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You won't need as many layers under this jacket.
So wide and refined.
A little Loewe is always a good idea.
7. Faux-Fur Coat + Track Pants + Trainers
Style Notes: The fancy fur coat instinctively looks like the odd garment out here, given that Clémence Lopez has teamed it with a pop-of-red cap, grey track pants, retro trainers and black shades to brave the snow, but it’s not. Transitioning indoor loungewear outside successfully is no mean feat, and this coat actually subverts the sportiness of the outfit in a sophisticated way, so she’s wrapped up and cosy.
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Perfect for going incognito and hiding wash-day hair.
This probably feels like wearing a hug.
For days when you're bored of jeans and leggings.
