I don’t know about you, but when the cool women on my Insta feed start wearing a new trend, I take notice. Such has been the case over the past two seasons or so. I began to see what is guaranteed to be deemed a controversial combination: Adidas track pants and ballet flats. It took a minute, but the unlikely mix has grown on me—as has the variety of fashion-forward ways stylish women across the globe have been styling the duo.
Track pants themselves have had a major resurgence, and we know that ballet flats are more popular than ever, so getting the look is super easy. Not to mention, it’s simple to pull off with the help of a variety of on-trend tops like polished vests as well as sweaters and outerwear. Keep scrolling to see how eight inspiring women from Paris to NYC (hello, Chloë Sevigny!) style their own Adidas track pants and ballet flats.
1. Track Pants + Waistcoat + Flats
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adidas
Adicolor Adibreak Side Logo Track Pants
Into this contrasted pair.
These mesh flats look designer.
2. Track Pants + Leather Jacket + Flats
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mango
Worn Leather Effect Jacket
This jacket only looks expensive.
adidas
Firebird Track Pants
MAISON MARGIELA
Tabi Split-Toe Leather Ballet Flats
3. Track Pants + Linen Top + Flats
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Reformation
Aspen Linen Top Es
So many ways to style this vest.
ADIDAS ORIGINALS
+ Y-3 Striped Stretch-Ponte Pants
Your outfit will be immediately cooler.
4. Track Pants + Shirt + Flats
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Endless styling possibilities.
Adidas
Adicolor SST Track Pants
These come in four standout colors.
Jeffrey Campbell
It Takes Two Ballet Flats
5. Track Pants + Vest + Flats
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You’ll wear this all season long.
adidas x Wales Bonner
Track Pants
A collab all of our editors love.
Sam Edelman
Leather Ballet Flats
A fresher take on classic ballet flats.
6. Track Pants + Polo Shirt + Flats
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Polo Ralph Lauren
Pique Polo Shirt
These polos are coming back into the spotlight.
adidas
Adibreak Tracksuit Bottoms
Sevigny’s exact pants in the shot above are sold out, but these fit the bill.
mango
Sling Back Ballerina
Not quite flats but still in that same ballet realm.
7. Track Pants + Suede Coat + Flats
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mango
100% Suede Trench Coat
An investment that never goes out of style.
Reiss
May Stripe Wide Leg Trousers
A slightly more polished pair.
STUART WEITZMAN
Sleek Bow Leather-Trimmed Raffia Ballet Flats
A summery take on the classic two-tone pump.
8. Track Pants + Black Jacket + Flats
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H&M
Short Shoulder-Pad Jacket
This jacket caught my attention.
ZARA
Trousers With Striped Side Trim
More track pants worth considering.
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Mary Jane Leather Ballerina Flats
These also come in black and a very fun gold.