6 outfits that prove tracksuits can look polished

Tracksuits are having a moment—and not just in athleisure circles. Last week, The Times published an article about “the end of the yummy mummy” and the birth of the cool mum 2.0: the millennial edition. Goodbye leggings and Vejas, hello Salomons and vintage puffer jackets. But it was Jennifer Lawrence who was presented as the poster child of the new swag mum movement, with her enviable wardrobe of cool-girl staples – including, but not limited to, camel coats, cashmere knits, checked shirts, slouchy denim, leather loafers, and, perhaps most notably, tracksuit bottoms.

We’re happy to report that you don’t have to be a mum, nor be in possession of a The Row budget to lean into Lawrence’s nonchalant New York style, and in fact, the aforementioned tracksuit trouser might just be the most unexpected, yet versatile, addition to your polished winter outfits this year.

Of course, the tracksuit rebrand has been simmering for a while now: from the sellout Wales Bonner X Adidas collaboration that saw humble sporty staples given a runway-ready update – plus the souped-up tracksuits that appeared on the actual autumn/winter 2025 runways of Tory Burch and Undercover – to the plethora of track pants that paraded the pavements during fashion month. Sporty has become a byword for cool, particularly as the world’s fashion lovers found themselves drifting away from the increasingly watered-down quiet luxury trend, and craving something a little fresher.

But, apparently the stealth wealth look is not entirely defunct, because the way that street-stylers and Lawrence herself have been wearing their tracksuits is really quite elevated. The shoe choice seems an important consideration here, with elegant flats and pointed heels a popular option for those wanting to give their trackies a grown-up spin. The fabrication of the trouser itself is also a key factor, as while classic grey marls can certainly be dressed-up, it helps to invest in a more heavy-duty material (see Uniqlo U’s unisex style) that will hang nicely and not crease; cashmere and wool iterations are also worth a look as they require less considered styling to achieve your desired level of polish.

So even if you wouldn’t consider yourself a tracksuit person (same), you might just find that these pulled-together winter looks convince you to reconsider. Scroll down to see and shop the trend.

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Drawstring Striped-Panel Stretch-Woven Trousers

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Scarf-Detail Cotton-Blend Sweatshirt

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Viper Oversized Leather Jacket

Cashmere-Blend Polo Neck Jumper

Originals Firebird Loose track Pants In Black

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Bonded Cotton Check Trench Coat

Navy Vapor Tracksuit Joggers

Tabi Split-Toe Leather Ballet Flats

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Oversized Faux Leather Jacket

Saskia Argyle Wool Jumper

Adidas Originals Firebird Loose Track Pants

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Originals Firebird Loose track Pants In Black

This article first appeared on Vogue.co.uk