6 Formulas for Elevating Sweatpants

For your coffee runs, grocery trips, and school drop offs

Because realistically, we want to wear sweatpants. And look somewhat presentable while doing so.

Here are a few straightforward styling formulas to elevate your loungewear.

Necklace + Ballet Flats

Favorite T-shirt, Donni sweater pant, Dorsey necklace, charcoal oversized sweater, The Row flats (similar here, more sizes here and an affordable pair here.) Old tote from The Row but this is even better

Potentially pushing it here with the oversized pants + shirt, but there are two key pieces helping the cause - this necklace (wearing the 16in) and ballet flats. I’ve been wearing these two pieces repeatedly to keep things from feeling too casual. The tied knit also adds an additional layer and makes things feel more complete.

A note on the Donni pants: They’re launching today and run a smidge big, so if you’re between two sizes, size down. And yes, they’re as comfortable as they look.

Monochrome Knits

Lisa Yang Sofi Pants (also avail here on sale + in another color), Lauren Manoogian sweater (mine is a few seasons old but this is similar, so is this one from TRR, and this one in the same color/material). Brown birks, more sizes here. Let’s hope the large The Row Banana bag is coming back, but for now this is similar and more colors here.

These are two of my most worn pieces, two years running. Lauren Manoogian makes beautiful, sustainable knitwear that can serve as outerwear. The amount of times I’ve thrown this cardigan on running out the door... Highlyyyy recommend investing in one of her pieces. They’re cozy, functional, presentable and easy to wear.

Nothing Oversized.. or Add a Blazer

Flore Flore top, Donni simple pant, The Row flats making another appearance, and The Banana Bag. Blazer is Khaite (and is the piece I’m most excited to wear this season). More sizes here, and a similar version here.

I’m a fan of comfortable and oversized, but if you’re going for a more polished look, fitted silhouettes are a simple way to get there. You can always throw on an oversized blazer to finish off the look.

I can not rave about these pants enough (launching later today). As far as loungewear goes, these pants are ittt and they feel like butter (47% modal / 47% cotton / 6% spandex). Usually a pant like this doesn’t work for me, but something about the material and cut makes them just right - I sized up and am so glad I did. Donni makes really good pants. End of story.

And Flore Flore makes some of the best classic cotton basics. Again, the ballet flats having a strong impact.

Black Coat + Clutch + Necklace

The Row Coat, Grey sweatshirt ( you can use ILANA15, if you want it to fit slightly more oversized I’d recommend sizing up). Sweatpants are old cashmere from Monrow, but these grey ones would achieve a similar look. So would this cashmere pair. Asics that apparently make my feet look big (my feet are big though, so I don’t mind). Similar clutch from The Row and Dorsey necklace

I’m really wearing a mismatched grey sweatsuit… but the necklace, coat and clutch make up for it. Pair any long black coat with a structured bag and you instantly look more put together.

All Black + Pop of Color

Lisa Yang Heather Trousers, Khaite T-shirt, red cotton cardigan (that I wear sans belt. Another beautiful, more muted option.) The Row flats (similar here, more sizes here and an affordable pair here

Another great pair of Lisa Yang cashmere pants, she really does make some of the nicest cashmere pieces. Something about this outfit feels right for a long flight or travel day.

Add a Trench

SPRWMN straight leg sweats and sweatshirt, MATIN trench, my go to Asics + Dorsey necklace combo.

Another example of a good coat + necklace going a long way.

I’ve always loved SPRWMN sweats, but this style is new to me. I love the pockets and flared cut, and an all black sweatsuit is essential in every closet for those days you just don’t feel like getting dressed.

If you have any sizing questions, reply to this and I’ll get back to you! And leave your tips for making your sweatpants look more put together below!