HOW TO STYLE A SWEATSUIT WITHOUT LOOKING FRUMPY

If you are not new here then you know I love a sweatsuit, sweatsuits have been a go-to for me for 20 years. They are kinda my thing. I’ve been asked on Instagram a few times how I manage to look pulled together when I wear sweats so I wanted to share my tips with you guys.

I grew up on J. Lo and have to credit her street glam style as a huge inspo for me and my style. No matter what, J.Lo is glam. When she wore that pink Juicy Couture sweatsuit in the “I’m Real” video she was in full glam. Lots of gold jewelry, hair and make-up done…. and that’s it! That’s the key in looking put together.

TOP SWEATSUIT STYLING TIPS

• Do your hair! Curl it, Flat iron it, put it up in a full glam bun. DO YOUR HAIR!
• Make-up doesn’t hurt. We know I go bare face all the time so you don’t have to go full glam but some eyebrow gel and a coat of mascara can go a long way
• NO GYM SHOES the sneakers you wear to the gym are not to be worn anywhere but the gym. Unless you have really cool gym shoes. Personally, I have gym shoes (& clothes) that only see the gym.
• PROPER SHOES gym sneakers and leisure sneakers are not one in the same. I would never wear my vans or Nike Cortez to the gym those are for leisure.
• “Dress shoes” I love wearing my sweats with a cute sandal, a real sandal (with a back) not a slide. I stay away from slides they look and feel like bedroom shoes when worn with sweats. A loafer slide-on or driving shoe is a way to elevate your sweatsuit. Heels, wear your heels!
• Accessorize throw on your favorite jewelry! Layer your necklaces and bracelets, do it up. Wear a nice hat, not a baseball hat. Go for a fedora, newsboy hat etc. You can wear a “fashion” baseball hat ex: suede, fall plaid print, etc. Those special details elevate not only the hat but your overall look.
• Handbag. Carry a clutch, go with a cute mini bag. Personally I stay away from totebags and I don’t exactly love the way they look worn either. I don’t dislike them, they’re just not for me. I do find big tote bags look a little disheveled. Yes, that includes the LV Neverfull.

Those are my top tips! Rule of Thumb: dress yourself like you are getting ready in a dress to go out with your girls or man. You’re just wearing a sweatsuit instead of a dress.