If you are looking for ways to breathe new life into your wardrobe for spring and summer, a pair of tracksuit pants might be all that you need.
Tracksuit pants are one of the biggest fashion trends of 2026, and they are not going anywhere, even as the weather gets warmer. They might have been originally designed for sports, but tracksuit pants, as a fashion statement, have been cosigned by influencers, celebrities, and fashion editors like British Vogue's Chioma Nnadi, making them a wardrobe staple for those looking for an anchor to build casual yet chic outfits, no matter the occasion.
Adidas tracksuit pants lead the charge in this trend, with their unmistakable three stripes. However, there are equally strong statement options from other brands and retailers, such as Japanese label Needles, Nike, and beyond. (And let's be honest, you probably already own a couple!)
Tracksuit pants are officially not just for working out and lounging around anymore, so if you want to turn your pair into a fashionable piece, we have gathered 10 stylish outfit combos that will take them from 0 to 100. Ready to learn how to style tracksuit pants for spring and summer so that you'll stand out from the crowd? Let's get into it.
1. With a poplin shirt
One of the simplest but stylish ways to style tracksuit pants, especially for spring and summer, is with a simple cotton poplin shirt, ideally long-sleeved (so you can roll them up a little) or a ¾ sleeve. The classic colors for poplin shirts are white and light blue, which will ensure your top doesn't clash with your tracksuit pants, whether you opt for a more muted option like black or navy, or a brighter statement like green, maroon, or red. A black top, though less summery, also works wonders. If you want to really give it a casual-but-chic spin, pair your tracksuit pants with flip-flops or Birkenstock-style mules or clogs. If you want to elevate it a bit or want a more city-chic vibe, loafers or ballet flats are a great option as well. If you want to make it a touch more formal, add a blazer over your shirt of choice.
2. With a tank top
Another way to style tracksuit pants that's perfect for the spring and summer season is with a simple tank or crop top, whether you go for a classic style or spaghetti straps. This model-approved combo is perfect for when the weather is unbearably hot, but you still want to keep your legs covered, either because you don't want to chafe or because you're running around the city and want to avoid your legs touching random surfaces. Essentially, it's the closest thing to wearing your PJs out while balancing your body temperature. If a tank-style top is not your cup of tea, you can also combine this with the previous styling hack: wear a cotton shirt over your top of choice as an overshirt, leaving it open.
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3. With a statement jacket
Summer might be around the corner, but that doesn't mean we are putting our jackets away. Nights can get chilly, and rain doesn't stop in the summer—if anything, it sometimes gets stronger! One of the best pieces to pair with a tracksuit pant is a statement jacket, whether it's a trusty leather jacket or a light jacket in a bright color. If it gets even chillier where you live, you can also add an animal-print jacket to balance out the solid color of the tracksuit bottoms for an effortless look.
4. With a light knit
If a jacket feels a bit too much for the weather where you are, then a light knit sweater is what you should be after. If it gets too hot, they are easy to just stuff in your bag, or you can also wrap them around your waist for an extra visual element. When you do need them, they pair wonderfully with tracksuit pants, giving looks a preppy edge while still feeling easy. If you want to make your look a little more daring, go for a monochrome or near-monochrome look, opting for a knit in the same colorway as your tracksuit pants. If you want more of a contrast, try opposing neutrals or a bright pop of color. Kendall Jenner and Hilary Duff are both fans of this styling, and so are we!
5. Layered up
Layering is super in at the moment, and, of course, it applies to tracksuit pants too. The dress-over-pants trend works wonderfully with tracksuit pants if you want a take on the styling hack that's a little lighter. As you can see in the images above, layering a sheer embroidered dress over tracksuit pants and a long-sleeve tee, and pairing it with flip-flops, will give your look unexpected boho flair while still keeping the vibe cosmopolitan. You can also opt for satin dresses and even add a jacket or a blazer for an extra layer. If dresses are not your thing, you can also achieve a layered look by tucking your tracksuit pants into boots, or keeping the layers to the top half of your outfit, since multi-layered tees are majorly in. If you really want to take it one step further, you could layer short tracksuit pants over other bottoms.
6. Matchy-matchy
Tracksuits usually come in sets featuring pants and a matching jacket, so, of course, one surefire way to style them is to go for the matchy-matchy route. This route is not for the faint of heart, as it takes color and print coordination to the extreme, but if you want to make a statement, it is the way to go. If this seems up your alley and you want a more spring-summer take, consider a set with a jacket and matching shorts, which you can pair with ballet flats for added contrast. If you don't want a jacket per se, there are also matching sets with shirts and tees instead.
7. Playing with texture
One way to make sure an outfit formula stands out is by playing around with textures. In the world of tracksuit pants, that means pairing them with a shirt with intricate ruching or contrasting prints via multiple elements and fabrics. One easy way to nail this styling technique is to opt for a sheer or semi-sheer top that you can then build upon with extra layers if you don't want to be as flashy.
8. With heels
Tracksuits, whether you go for a full set or just the pants, are inherently casual, so one way to dress them up is to simply add heels to your outfit formula. To counteract the quintessentially activewear silhouette, the safest choice is a pair of stilettos, whether pumps or boots, that will peek from the hem of your pants, just like Gabriella Karefa-Johnson did during Paris Fashion Week.
9. Full athleisure
The most classic and foolproof way to style tracksuit pants is to go the athleisure route. You can add a zip-up hoodie and sneakers like Hailey Bieber and Timothée Chalamet, or balance the athleisure element with printmaxxing combos that will allow you to skip the sneakers. You can keep it colorful or go the cozy route with soft neutrals like model Lily Vander Meeden did during PFW.
10. Just the jacket
There's still a way to tap into the tracksuit trend even if you are not a fan of tracksuit pants: focus on the tracksuit jackets instead! Whether you pair yours with jorts, skorts, skirts of any length, or jeans, adding a tracksuit jacket as the main piece of an outfit creates a great juxtaposition, giving any look an athleisure flair without fully committing to the aesthetic for the entire day. Unlike the tracksuit pants, you can take a jacket off if needed, so you can have a more “formal” outfit underneath that you can dress down when on the run.
