16 going-out appropriate sweats and lazy flares that you can add to your 2021 wardrobe

What are the chances that you are reading this in anything but jeans or a pair of tailored trousers? We’d place our bets on it. So the next time you find yourself gravitating towards buying another one of your beloved sweats, make sure to pick one that’s outdoor appropriate. Made sharp with a blazer, paired with a satin camisole or with a crisp white tee tucked in, there’s plenty of ways to make your waistline-forgiving pants an edge when stepping out.

It’s not too late to hop on the tie-dye trend yet—find proof in Deepika Padukone, Hailey Bieber and Ananya Panday still pulling out noteworthy joggers from their closets. Choose from Kanika Goyal’s candy-hued pair or Collina Strada’s jogger that’s easier on the environment. For the soft, feel-good version of a cargo pant with utilitarian details, go for Jaywalking, Essé or Lee Mathews. Tempted to bring back velour? You don’t need to think twice—Asos has plenty of wide-legged numbers to choose from. The ultimate going-out track pant would be Gucci’s silver lamé number (as seen on Malaika Arora), which can literally brighten up any room. For safer but equally impactful party numbers, look to Versace, AK-OK by Anamika Khanna, Zara or Palm Angels.

Scroll through our edit below to find joggers, tracks and sweatpants from homegrown labels and international names.

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