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How to Elevate Simple Black Workout Pants Beyond the Gym
How to Wear Workout Pants Outside the Gym

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How to Elevate Simple Black Workout Pants Beyond the Gym

We've partnered with Kohl's to show you how to get more use out of your madden NYC activewear.

We'll come right out and admit it: we pretty much wear our workout pants everywhere — except to the gym. From grabbing coffee to hanging out with friends to yes, even the office on occasion, you can't deny the comfort and convenience of leggings or track pants. But one misplaced shoe or haphazard pairing and they can quickly veer into "sloppy" territory. To help you keep your go-to bottoms looking more like a vetted choice rather than an afterthought, we looked to three of our favorite bloggers for styling inspiration. Keep reading to see how they each put a street-chic spin on basic workout pants.

Wear them with your fiercest heels

Wear them with your fiercest heels
Image Source: Walk in Wonderland

Track pants are having a major street style moment right now. Take them to the next level, like Sheryl Luke from Walk in Wonderland, and pair them with sexy, sky-high stilettos. Add a loose graphic tee and a perforated bomber jacket to the mix, and you've got the ultimate cool-girl uniform.

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Don't forget to unzip the cuffs to put your shoes on full display! !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '//shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com/widget-script.js?cb=1490386461932?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script');
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Don't forget to unzip the cuffs to put your shoes on full display!

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Play up your accessories

Play up your accessories
Image Source: This Time Tomorrow

One way to not look like you're rushing to 6 a.m. Spin class? Throw on your best accessories. Here, Krystal Bick from This Time Tomorrow takes a typical t-shirt and leggings combo to new heights with the addition of a backpack and slip-ons.

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She topped off the look with delicate jewelry, including stacked wristwear and a dainty necklace. !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '//shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com/widget-script.js?cb=1490644216496?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script');
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She topped off the look with delicate jewelry, including stacked wristwear and a dainty necklace.

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Pair them with cool kicks

Pair them with cool kicks
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For a tomboy twist, Grasie Mercedes from Style Me Grasie started by combining her leggings with off-duty staples, including a mesh hoodie and a utility jacket.

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Then, she finished off the ensemble with patch-emblazoned high-tops in a fresh military shade. !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '//shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com/widget-script.js?cb=1490386461932?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script');
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Then, she finished off the ensemble with patch-emblazoned high-tops in a fresh military shade.

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