This Anti-Legging Trend Is Officially Going Nowhere

There's no doubt about it, joggers have increased in popularity over the past few years. And it's easy to see why; equal parts comfortable and cool, they're a clear choice if you want your outfit to feel relaxed and fuss-free. Much like many trends that have emerged lately—where bigger proportions and looser silhouettes have been winning out over body-skimming shapes—athleisure has been growing more relaxed and wide-legged with tracksuit silhouettes often replacing formfitting leggings.

So what are the best ways to wear sweatpant-centric outfits? Taking some notes from fashion insiders, there are plenty of chic ways to style them that prove this loungewear staple isn't just for at-home dressing. Whether worn with structured blazers and trainers, or chunky knits and combat boots, this comfy basic is worth your attention. 

Scroll on to get inspiration for cool ways to wear sweatpants outfits right now, and shop the laid-back looks below. 

1. Matching Set + Trainers

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Style Notes: This put-together look is all the proof I need to know that a matching set is one of the easiest (and most stylish) ways to pull off sweatpants.

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2. Jumper + Knitted Sweatpants + Combat Boots

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Style Notes: Ready for your next go-to comfortable outfit? Take inspiration from Christie Tyler by pairing a knit sweater and joggers with combat boots. Comfortable and cute.

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3. Blazer + Tapered Joggers + Mules

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Style Notes: Yep, blazers are one of the cool trends every fashion insider has gotten behind. Here's exactly how to pull it off with heeled mules and sweatpants.

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4. Cropped Knit + Bright Sweatpants

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Style Notes: A coordinating sweatpant look is always on-point—especially if you opt for bold, attention-grabbing tones like Charlotte Kuhrt.

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5. Trench Coat + Black Sweats + Converse

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Style Notes: Leave it to Jessica Skye to put together the ultimate elevated off-duty outfit featuring a trench coat, aka the chicest outerwear option. Repeating this one ASAP.

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6. Wool Blazer + Wide-Leg Joggers + Uggs

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Style Notes: All white is as classy as it gets, even if you opt for a comfy pair of uggs on your feet. A structured blazer will balance out loose-fitting sweats nicely.

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This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.