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Sweatpants, also known as jogger pants, have come a long way from the matching two-piece velour tracksuit made popular in the early 2000s by American fashion brand Juicy Couture.
Essentially pants with elastic waistbands and ribbed cuffs at the ankles, the updated versions come in a variety of materials, colours and designs to suit different styles.
While some styles have drawstrings at the waistband, others have a more dressy button closure that could work for a fun weekend outfit.
Here are tips on how to pull them off:
• To suit the hot weather in Singapore, choose a style made from light cotton or jersey, instead of the usual heavy-knit material.
•As jogger pants are seen as a casual fashion item, dress them up with more dressy separates such as shirts or heels.
• Socks that peek out from your shoes interfere visually with the cropped ankle cuffs of the pants and ruin the whole look. Go sockless or wear a pair of low-cut ankle socks.
• For a streamlined look, choose a cropped pair so that extra fabric does not bunch up sloppily around the ankles.
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A version of this story was originally published in The Straits Times on September 1, 2016. For more stories like this, head to www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle.
LOOK 1: Cotton stretch jogger pants, $39.90 (usual price $49.90), from Uniqlo, high-neck embroidered folk top, $199, from H&M (available from Sept 8), and blue striped sneakers, $149.90, from Superga X Scotch & Soda. Wearing a more elaborate and dressy top balances out the casual feel of the jogger pants. The more frills or ruffles there are, the better.
LOOK 2: Cotton stretch jogger pants, $39.90 (usual price $49.90), from Uniqlo, pink knit sweater, $104.80, from iRoo, and denim Blaudell espadrille wedges, $240, from Castaner. Go for a casual feminine look with a slouchy knitted sweater and wedge sandals.
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If you’re new to this trend, go for a “test drive” with this simple light grey jogger pants. They will match easily with sandals, sneakers and even a pair of black stilettos!
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For a more casual look, opt for this pair from Macy’s. We’re sure that these will keep you cool and comfy all day.
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We love the olive green shade of this pair from Bloomingdales. You can dress them up with a halter neck top and heels, or dress down with a simple plain white T-shirt and slip-on sneakers.
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This pair is perfect for lounging around on the weekend with your loved ones, or for when you’re busy running your errands.
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What other pants are better to dance the night away than loose-fitting jogger pants? This funky pair is perfect paired with high heels and a bodysuit. You’ll be the most stylish gal in the club!
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Want to read more on the newest and latest trends? Read our stories on how to style plaid or tartan prints and look sophisticated at work and 4 ways you can wear business casual like a stylish pro! Read more fashion stories at our dedicated fashion section.