How to Wear Your New Loungewear Staples Outside

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After weeks of doing everything at home, we’ve all gotten used to wearing relaxed separates around the house. Whether we’re on Zoom keeping in touch with co-workers or working out in our home “gyms,” the goal is to stay comfy 24/7. So we indulged in our online shopping fetish by investing in new loungewear staples to make us feel cozy and secure during this health crisis. But at some point, we’ll need to figure out how to go out again. Rather than retiring your new loungewear collection or restricting it to after hours, why not work those pieces into your warm weather wardrobe? It’s actually easier than you think. Our favorite street style stars have perfected the art of dressing up everything from sweatpants to leggings to sweatshirts to track pants. And if it’s good enough for them… Well, you get the idea. Whether it’s spicing up a pair of Adidas training pants with a statement-making top or mixing and matching your favorite sets of PJs, there are infinite ways to wear loungewear without looking like you’ve given up. Check out the slideshow above to see how street stylists style their loungewear staples.

Loungewear Outside 2020

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A light gray sweatshirt tucked into light purple pants screams spring. As do a pair of butter yellow shoes.
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Pajama dressing is still going strong so rock your favorite set of PJs with fancy footwear and a structured ivory bag.
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Turn a relaxed knit set into fashun by incorporating a mini bag and multicolored footwear.
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Grab your red track pants and style them with a white top with dramatic sleeves. A fun floral bag and laid-back loafers make the look.
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Upgrade your go-to pair of sweatpants by sporting them with a cropped tank top, a boxy blazer and stark sandals.
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Complement a black hoodie with white pants boasting black stripes on the sides. Add in black and white kicks to complete the look.
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Slip a patterned halter dress over a colored sweatshirt to stay warm and stylish. Flashy cowboy boots or sandals are all you need to round out the outfit.
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Jazz up a gray sweatshirt by partially tucking it into red pants. Use colorful statement accessories to elevate the look.
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Lampshading is here to stay so go ahead and team your designer sweatshirt with a pair of over-the-knee boots.
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Tuck a graphic oversized tee into complementary track pants. Slip on metallic sandals to dress up the ensemble.
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Instead of styling your silky pajama top with the matching bottoms, switch things up with tie-dye pants and strappy sandals.
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Make a mustard hoodie fierce by pairing it with a leopard skirt and red hot sandals.
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A cropped halter top plus a bright pair of track pants equals one winning combo. Velcro sandals keep the casual vibes going.
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Take an athleisure jumpsuit up a notch by working in gold jewelry and netted heels.
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Tone down a textured skirt and ruffled pumps by topping them off with a basic white sweatshirt.
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Who says sweatpants can’t be fancy? Team a logo-clad pair with an embellished sweater and pumps for a sophisticated spin.
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A cropped hoodie is made for high-waisted pants. Give it a punk twist by picking plaid pants and classic sneaks.
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Feed your logomania obsession by topping off a name-brand midi skirt with a neutral hoodie layered over a button-down. Two-tone ankle boots or sandals FTW.
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Take a black hoodie and pants to the next level by layering a lightweight off-white jacket on top.
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White track pants are the perfect partner for a statement turtleneck. Cool kicks balance out the outfit.
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Wear your workout gear out on the streets by working in a statement jacket and white ankle boots.
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It’s perfectly acceptable to wear a long graphic hoodie as a dress. Just make sure to add in ankle boots to balance out the look.
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Combine a reddish hoodie with an orange pleated skirt for dressy casual vibes.