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Dressed Up Sweatpants

David Michael blazer (similar – on sale!)
Zara t-shirt (similar here and here)
Helmut Lang x Uniqlo sweatpants (similar)
Christian Louboutin “Iriza” 100mm pumps
Bauble Bar collar necklace
Chanel wallet on chain

When I bought these Helmut Lang x Uniqlo sweatpants, I thought I’d try dressing them up, since I already have other frumpy sweats that I change into immediately upon getting home from work. Last time, I styled them in the chillest way possible since I was spending a weekend in the woods (post here). However, the foldover detail and cuffed ankles make these look more like trousers than sweats. So this time, I dressed them up with a slouchy blazer, killer pumps, and gold accessories.

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43 Comments

  2. Annie Lee
    November 19, 2014 / 2:07 pm

    your photos are always so amazin carolyn. perks of having a photographer hubby? heheh 🙂 love the combo of sweatpants and killer pumps!

    http://www.myseoulinbkk.com

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  5. Megan Crean
    November 19, 2014 / 3:04 pm

    This is such a great look! I want those sweats so badly! I love the way you styled them and those Loubs too! Don't you just love to be comfy but still make it fancy? That's my favorite thing!
    poshprime.com
    ~~Megan~~

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    • Carolyn
      November 20, 2014 / 12:49 am

      It almost feels like cheating to be wearing sweatpants out in public and attempting to make it look pulled together… but I'm not complaining about the "sporty chic" trend 😉

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  7. Lori Phung
    November 19, 2014 / 3:33 pm

    love this look! i could never make sweats look this good

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  10. Nicole Layne
    November 19, 2014 / 4:40 pm

    I wouldn't have thought to dress up these sweatpants but this outfit looks great on you! I love those shoes!!

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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  16. YK
    November 20, 2014 / 12:43 am

    I have these sweatpants too! Except the way I style them is hubby's shirt, mix-matched socks, couch and netflix.

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    • Carolyn
      November 20, 2014 / 12:48 am

      haha That sounds like the best styling! I have other sweats that are my "couch sweatpants" too 😉

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  17. Kaylyn Nicole
    November 20, 2014 / 1:05 am

    I recently just picked up a pair of joggers and it's great that I found some inspiration! You made a casual look into a high glamour trend. Love it!

    Kaylyn Nicole

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  23. x D x
    November 20, 2014 / 5:34 pm

    Like how you styled them here and in you previous post, just shows how versatile these are. Id also try them with a masculine jacket and some point toe brogues x
    http://sweatshirtsanddresses.com

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    • Carolyn
      November 23, 2014 / 1:45 am

      amazing styling suggestion! I'd love to try that look out.

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  27. meandmr.com
    November 21, 2014 / 5:10 am

    Great outfit, your shoes are to die for!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  28. bea castro
    November 21, 2014 / 12:59 pm

    As always, a flawless look <3

    bcfactor.blogspot.com

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  29. Linda Quinones
    November 21, 2014 / 5:37 pm

    No, but this is actually too perfect for words! I love all of the minimal touches you added as well, like that necklace and Chanel purse. Always so obsessed with your style and you are so gorgeous!

    http://www.lastylenysmile.blogspot.com

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  31. Hello Kuo
    November 22, 2014 / 12:44 am

    ooh! I love the whole styling sweatpants thing. I have these floral sweatpants that I love to style with blazers and dress shirts, but you're making me want to buy more! and your backdrop really contributes to the edginess of your look. can I just applaud how you always have perfect locations to shoot? seriously, I envy you!
    http://hellokuo.blogspot.com/

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  37. The Dress Theory
    November 24, 2014 / 3:03 am

    I'm obsessed with this look on you! You look amazing in this sweat pant and heels combination. Love it!! I love that comment about how you'd try dressing them up since you already have a pair you change into right away when you get home. Ha! Too good.

    Camille
    http://www.thelovelytheory.com

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  39. Carolina Aurélie
    November 28, 2014 / 7:42 pm

    Love your outfit. Never thought sweatpants can look so awesome 🙂
    xo from Germany.

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