Although there’s been a shift towards fashion maximalism this spring, with vibrant retro prints and high-impact color being top trends, we’ve noticed that many celebrities are embracing a vintage sport mood this season. There was no shortage of sport-coded looks on the spring/summer 2026 runways, with brands such as Prada, Loewe, and Lii Studio styling sporty jackets alongside everything from statement skirts to hot pants. It was only a matter of time before the trend made its way to the street—and many of our favorite celebs are adopting a subdued approach to wearing sporty pieces in real life.
The Best Sporty Pieces, Inspired by Celebrities
Kendall Jenner recently stepped out in Los Angeles wearing her version of a deconstructed tracksuit. Starting with an oversized heritage jacket (a major runway talking point), she added a white sports bra and cotton poplin pants underneath, finishing with black Adidas Superstar sneakers—a throwback style we’re keeping eyes on, due for a revival. Meanwhile, Hailey Bieber did casual her way, styling a cropped technical zip-up with royal blue track pants, adding a sleek black kick from her extensive collectsion of sneakers and her signature oval-frame opticals.
However, you don’t have to reserve sporty pieces for solely off-duty moments or trips to and from the gym. During Fashion Month, we saw supermodel Paloma Elsesser pair her balloon-sleeved bomber with a sequin midi skirt and strappy Mary-Jane ballet shoes, whereas Alexa Chung opted for silky, lace-trimmed tap shorts alongside her funnel-neck windbreaker, accessorizing with Miu Miu kitten heels and a top-handle bag. Both outfits illustrate how a sporty jacket can take on a more feminine, dressed-up approach.
And if you’re looking for further proof to start incorporating something athletic into your spring outfits, Jennifer Lawrence swapped her go-to designer flip-flops from The Row for Adidas slide sandals (a steal at only $30), while out and about in New York City. The actress expertly mixed them with minimalist wardrobe staples: a white T-shirt, flowy satin pants, and a silk dress that was left billowy and undone to mimic a car coat—an editor-approved spring styling tip.
Ahead, shop the best sporty outfits for spring, inspired by our favorite celebrities—all easy to recreate and surprisingly affordable.
The New Tracksuit
Kendall Jenner recently stepped out in Los Angeles wearing her version of a deconstructed tracksuit. The supermodel started with an oversized heritage-sport jacket (a major runway talking point), adding a white sports bra—and plot twist—cotton poplin pants, instead of the expected, matching track pants. She finished things off with black Adidas Superstar sneakers—a throwback style we’re keeping eyes on, due for a revival. Simply add in her version of a gym bag, an oversized tote from The Row, and signature sunnies as your finishing touches.
Sporty Shine
Supermodel Paloma Elsesser demonstrated how to dress-up a nylon jacket, pairing her balloon-sleeved bomber with a sequin midi skirt and strappy Mary-Jane ballet shoes during Fashion Month. We’d throw a tank top underneath, just in case you need to unzip (it’s still transitional jacket season, after all). We’d add a luxe ladylike handbag and minimal hoop earrings to really seal the deal—proving the sporty staple can feel unexpectedly polished.
Mixing in Lace
Another Fashion Month sighting, Alexa Chung opted for silky, lace-trimmed tap shorts alongside her color-blocked funnel-neck windbreaker, creating contrast between the lingerie-inspired base and utilitarian outer layer. She sharpened the look further by accessorizing with pointy Miu Miu kitten heels and a teeny-tiny top-handle bag. It’s a high-meets-low method that works unsurprisingly well together—and a summer-in-the-city look we can’t wait to try.
Off-Duty Essentials
Hailey Bieber went for casual California cool, leaning into an off-duty athleisure vibe with traditional sporty pieces. Proving even minimalists can embrace bold color this season, the supermodel styled track pants in royal blue with a fitted, technical zip-up jacket in black while out and about in Los Angeles. Sleek black sneakers, a simple tote bag, and signature oval-frame opticals are the clean girl-coded accessories she often gravitates towards—less is more!
Just a Touch
If you don’t want to go all-out sporty, look to Jennifer Lawrence for inspiration. The actress proved you can add just a touch of athleticism to your spring outfits, by swapping her go-to designer flip-flops from The Row for Adidas slide sandals (a steal at only $30). She expertly mixed the affordable accessory within her minimalist wardrobe staples—a white T-shirt, flowy satin pants, and a silk dress, left undone and billowy to mimic a car coat—for an editor-approved way to lean into the trend.
