The Controversial Trouser-and-Shoe Combo the Fashion Set Is Wearing Right Now
I don't know about you, but when the cool women on my Insta feed start wearing a new trend, I take notice. Such has been the case over the past two seasons or so. I began to see what is guaranteed to be deemed a controversial combination: Adidas track pants and ballet flats. It took a minute, but the unlikely mix has grown on me—as has the variety of fashion-forward ways stylish women across the globe have been styling the duo.
Track pants themselves have had a major resurgence, and we know that ballet flats are more popular than ever, so getting the look is super easy. Not to mention, it's simple to pull off with the help of a variety of on-trend tops like polished vests as well as sweaters and outerwear. Keep scrolling to see how eight inspiring women from Paris to NYC (hello, Chloë Sevigny!) style their own Adidas track pants and ballet flats.
1. Track Pants + Waistcoat + Flats
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2. Track Pants + Leather Jacket + Flats
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3. Track Pants + Linen Top + Flats
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4. Track Pants + Shirt + Flats
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5. Track Pants + Vest + Flats
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6. Track Pants + Polo Shirt + Flats
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Sevigny's exact pants in the shot above are sold out, but these fit the bill.
7. Track Pants + Suede Coat + Flats
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A summery take on the classic two-tone pump.
8. Track Pants + Black Jacket + Flats
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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