Confession: My sweatpants collection was once so vast, my designated drawer for them could barely close. Although I don’t own nearly as many pairs as I used to, I still love to sport sweats, especially on days when “real” pants are the last thing I want to put on my body. More recently, however, I’ve traded in my frumpy joggers for elevated loungewear that looks so polished, it’s easy to forget you’re basically wearing pajamas. And one scroll through celebrity streetwear looks tells me I’m not alone; last weekend, even Oprah Winfrey proved that sweats can still look sleek by stepping out in a stylish, breezy pair of striped track pants.
While the media mogul paired her pants with a matching pinstripe jacket and ombré sunnies, the sporty bottoms are a wardrobe essential you can style in endless ways. For example, supermodel Hailey Bieber kept it casual in track pants and chunky sneakers, while actress Jennifer Lawrence finished off her look with a leather blazer. Inspired by this ageless Hollywood-loved trend, I headed to Amazon to snag some sporty-chic pants of my own, starting at just $20.
