Loose, casual and still well dressed: the leisure chic trend

As the famous German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld said in April 2012 during a broadcast with Markus Lanz: “Anyone who wears sweatpants has lost control of their life.” Now, five years after Lagerfeld's statement, this opinion seems to be passé - at least for the rest of the fashion world. Because the leisure chic look is currently very popular. And what is the most important part of fashion style? Sweatpants! Combined with a classic shirt, we say goodbye to wearing suits and bring a bit of comfort into play - without losing control of our lives. But the look is not well received everywhere, and in some situations it can even seem inappropriate. We have summarized what you should know about the revival of sweatpants for you in this article.

Sweatpants are losing their bad image

Typically, these are comfortable casual clothes that we wear when we get home from work. We lounge around on the sofa, maybe even take out the trash or go to the gym. After all, we want to be comfortable outside of the workplace. However, if we wear sweatpants on the street and want to quickly buy something in the supermarket next door, we are certainly not the only ones who notice the many sideways glances. You've probably caught yourself shaking your head at someone wearing sweatpants. The so-called joggers have previously had a rather bad reputation. But those times are now finally over.

Sweatpants are spruced up and made socially acceptable

Of course, Leisure Chic doesn't mean you can take your worn-out clothes out of the closet. Although commercially available sports pants are useful and comfortable, they remain an absolute no-go. After all, it's called Leisure Chic, in which comfortable trousers with high-quality andvisually appealing shirtsbe combined. The new models are therefore made of a functional material, have no waistband at the ankle andare called tracksuit pants. These are usually cut a little longer than usual so that they extend over the shoes. However, there are also shorter versions. In terms of colors and patterns, they are similar to normal trousers.

The basic rules of Leisure Chic

In principle, the leisure chic look is a style with which you can experiment perfectly in order to ultimately get the combination that is ideal for your needs and in which you simply feel comfortable. Nevertheless, there are a few rules that we would like to recommend to you so that you are always smartly dressed:

1. The right combination is crucial

Opposites attract. This is exactly what makes the leisure chic look so interesting for us. The wide-cut, casual jogging pants look particularly good with a slim-fitting T-shirt (for leisure time) or a chic shirt/blouse (for the office). If you need something more formal, that's no problem, just add a jacket, suit vest or blazer. If things are a little more relaxed, then it's worth reaching for the paint or sample box. Striking all-over prints can be a real eye-catcher.

2. Pay attention to color choice!

The jogging pants shine with muted colors such as night blue, twilight gray or duvet white. They can be combined particularly well, are reserved and therefore suitable for almost every occasion. You should also choose the shirts, blouses or shirts tone-on-tone to create a harmonious overall picture. There's nothing wrong with playing with an eye-catching pattern at least on the top every now and then. However, the look is usually enhanced through fashionable accessories.

3. Accessories, Accessories, Accessories

So that the look doesn't look too leisurely or even boring, you should now dig deep into your bag of tricks.With an elegant bagIn principle, women can't go wrong, just as men can't go wrong with a high-quality briefcase or laptop bag. Fashionistas are also lucky enough to be able to really shine with the right jewelry: large hoop earrings or a statement necklace will definitely enhance the outfit. Nevertheless, be careful not to appear too overloaded. Otherwise you will be more reminiscent of a Christmas tree than a trendy fashionista. Both women and men can really showcase their style with chic shoes, as they create a desired contrast with the right choice. Of course, matching sunglasses or a hat are a must in summer, but in winter they area colorful coatthe optimal eye-catcher.