{"id":15219262,"date":"2026-07-21T13:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T17:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/news\/not-leggings-the-coolest-dressers-i-know-reach-for-this-elevated-alt-instead\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:33:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T17:33:25","slug":"not-leggings-the-coolest-dressers-i-know-reach-for-this-elevated-alt-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/news\/not-leggings-the-coolest-dressers-i-know-reach-for-this-elevated-alt-instead\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Leggings\u2014the Coolest Dressers I Know Reach For This Elevated Alt Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s a widely accepted truth that comfort doesn’t have to come at the expense of style, and there are a handful of wardrobe staples that deliver both in equal measure. At the top of my list right now? Track pants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where leggings<\/a> were once the style set’s default for off-duty dressing, I’ve noticed the coolest dressers are increasingly favouring relaxed, straight-leg track pants for the day-to-day. Reinforcing the trend just this week, I spotted Sofia Richie Grainge<\/a> confirming just how polished the sporty staple can look.<\/p>\n

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\"Sofia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

(Image credit: @sofiagrainge<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Off to an immeditably chic start, Sofia began her look with a tonal foundation, pairing light-grey track pants with a matching T-shirt to create a clean, polished base. Unlike leggings, which cling to the frame, track pants lightly skim, creating a softer silhouette with plenty of movement. Adding definition, Sofia then knotted a striped jumper around her hips.<\/p>\n

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\"Sofia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

(Image credit: @sofiagrainge<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Finishing the look with brown trainers<\/a> and Balenciaga’s City bag<\/a>, Sofia’s outfit was genuinely as refined, as it was relaxed.<\/p>\n

Needless to say, you can catch me in this exact get-up this weekend. Scroll on to shop the track pants I’m adding to my basket now.<\/p>\n

Shop Track Pants:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\"Julien<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Reformation<\/div>\n
Julien Poplin Pant<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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These come in short and regular lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Straight-Leg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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H&M<\/div>\n
Straight-Leg Joggers<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Whilst I love these in the burgundy, they also come in grey, brown and navy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Champion,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Champion<\/div>\n
Women\u2019s Lightweight Barrel Leg Jogger Pants<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The crisp, cream finish lends these a more polished edge.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Women's<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vuori<\/div>\n
Sunday Track Pant<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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I have these track pants myself, and I reach for them multiple times week.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Energy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WALES BONNER<\/div>\n
Energy Striped Wool Track Pants<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Style these with a strappy vest top for an elevated take on off-duty styling.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Jodie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Burberry<\/div>\n
Jodie Checked Cotton-Jersey Straight-Leg Track Pants<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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These also come in burgundy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Brentwood<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lululemon<\/div>\n
Brentwood High-Rise Track Pant<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Style these to yoga, or wear them out and about day-to-day.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Side<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Adanola<\/div>\n
Side Stripe Track Pants<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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These come in sizes XXS-XXXL as well as two different leg lengths.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

Source: Life \u2013 Fashion \u2013 whowhatwear<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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