It was sometime in the early 2000s and Juicy Couture [1] had not only taken over my school but my wardrobe, too. You couldn't walk down the hallway without seeing a girl rocking a trendy velour tracksuit (extra points if you had J-U-I-C-Y written in rhinestones on your backside). While years have passed, my love for tracksuits has not faded.
Luckily, the early aughts are back in style [2] with plenty of A-listers rocking a more modern version of my beloved velour tracksuits. If you're wondering how exactly to rock yours in public, allow me to show you three easy ways to wear it right now without looking like a blast from the past. The key lies in finding a classic tracksuit that doesn't look dated. I tried out the POPSUGAR at Kohl's [3] navy tracksuit, which is currently on sale for $66, and put it to the test. Read on to see three ways I styled my tracksuit to give it a 2019 spin.
Matchy Matchy
Whether your plan is to curl up on your couch and catch up on your guilty pleasure TV shows (shout-out Vanderpump Rules) or you're heading out to run errands, you can pretty much never go wrong with a matching set. What I love about this particular look is that instead of the traditional zip-up hoodie, there's a matching velour striped top that makes it feel more fresh.
Cozy Day Look
Looking for a way to stay cozy and cute while catching up with your girls over Sunday brunch? Style your striped joggers with a cropped hoodie and a pair of heeled booties to give your outfit a more put-together feel. Complete your look with a long teddy bear coat and a baseball hat, if you want to feel like a celeb trying to go incognito in public.
'90s Meets '00s
What happens when the '90s meet the early '00s? A look that is downright nostalgic. I paired my velour joggers with this POPSUGAR at Kohl's Travel Hoodie [5] ($37, originally $50). Whoever said you can't mix black and navy clearly hasn't given it a try. I topped off my look with a denim shearling jacket, a scrunchie, and a pair of glittery Converse sneakers for a much-needed touch of sparkle.
POPSUGAR Striped Velour Top
POPSUGAR Striped Velour Top [6] ($33, originally $44)
POPSUGAR Striped-Trim Velour Jogger Pants
POPSUGAR Striped-Trim Velour Jogger Pants [7] ($33, originally $44)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Striped Velour Top
POPSUGAR Plus Size Striped Velour Top [8] ($36, originally $48)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Striped-Trim Velour Jogger Pants
POPSUGAR Plus Size Striped-Trim Velour Jogger Pants [9] ($36, originally $48)
POPSUGAR Travel Hoodie
Women's POPSUGAR Travel Hoodie [10] ($37, originally $50)