The Unexpected Trend Fashion Girls Are Taking From NASCAR
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As you've probably noticed designers have been taking cues from the race tracks recently with what we're calling race-car-inspired street wear. Celebs like Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin have already given this look a test drive, and now we think it's time you grind your wardrobe up a gear with some of these pieces. Like the athleisure trend, fashion girls everywhere are embracing NASCAR-inspired pieces with the same street style appeal. Think sleek, high-quality leather jackets and chic side-striped trousers — a more elevated version of the casual tracksuit.
From the classic black and white checkered print to leather moto jackets, we're breaking down every race-car-inspired piece you need in your wardrobe stat. So, what are you waiting for? Start revving those engines and push your Spring wardrobe into full throttle.
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Checkered Shoes
These Vans Checkered Slip-On Sneakers ($50) have always been a classic. And now that this checkered print is super on trend, you have an excuse to wear these comfy kicks all season long.
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Statement Jacket
Don't take a detour with your outerwear this season. Go as fast as lightning in this Mother Letterman Patch Fur Jacket ($365) that has hand-sewn patches and red stripes.
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Striped Trousers
Got a need for speed? Show everybody what they're dealing with in Mo&Co. Striped Wide-Leg Crepe Trousers ($126).
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Baseball Hat
You don't have to be watching a Formula One race to rock this Lucky Brand NASCAR Baseball Hat ($40).
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Sweatshirt
What's one thing every NASCAR racer likes to do? Go as fast as they can. Wear this Mother Super Square ($178) sweatshirt with "faster" written on the front.
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Jeans
Give these Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Racing Stripe Jeans ($505) a test drive. If these tapered jeans don't get you into the racing spirit, we don't know what will.
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Hoodie
This Danielle Guizio Racer Oversized Crop Hoodie ($150) features extended sleeves and has a racing flags graphic on the back. Ready, get set, go!
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Leather Jacket
Why wear a regular leather jacket when you can wear this Maje Beril Leather Biker Jacket ($473) with red and white stripes? Up the ante to any outfit with this leather jacket.
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