Everyone can note ‘exercise more’ on their dreaded New Years resolution list this year but a new trend that is set to explode this spring will have us looking the part. Unfortunately it cannot guarantee the getting into shape aspect of the bargain.

Track pants are the new take on tracksuits bottoms, keeping a similar shape but using cotton and jersey materials for that comfortable feel and effortless look. Seen on the Spring/Summer ‘10 catwalks of Proenza Schouler (above) and Bottega Veneta, these pants are set to transform the street silhouette. Bottega Veneta have opted to stick to the harem shape, but changing the fabrics and ensemble to fit in with this new look.

However, it is important not to get confused and actually wear these to the gym; unless of course you have the pins to wear them with flats. The idea is to team them with some sort of chunky heel and a tight upper half piece to stop looking like you’ve just come from a gruelling game of tennis. The chic transformation of the ubiquitous tracksuit is a saviour for those of us who have been squeezing into tight trousers and jeans over the Christmas period. What’s great about them is that you won’t end up looking like Madonna or Missy Elliot in their favoured Adidas get up, or indeed the Hilton’s with their love of Juicy Couture. These high end trousers certainly do not have anything scrawled across the backside or hideous stripes going down the side of each leg. Instead, they are available in a variety of muted colours and for the more daring fashionista- the not so garish stripes of the navy silk Proenza Schouler pair should suit your tasteful palette.

It’s nice to know that when you come in from a hard day of work (or shopping for those of you who can still afford to splurge), that you can curl up in your outfit without having to change. It’s like being a sporty young teenager all over again!

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