Shop Sporty Spring Outfits Inspired by Celebs

Reported by Vogue.

Spring fashion is doing something unexpected: it's getting athletic. While maximalism and retro prints are having their moment, celebrities are quietly pivoting toward vintage sport codes—the kind that feels lived-in rather than performative. According to Vogue, spring/summer 2026 runways from Prada, Loewe, and Lii Studio showcased sporty jackets paired with everything from statement skirts to hot pants. The difference is how stars are wearing these pieces now: subdued, strategic, and honestly, way more interesting than a standard gym fit.

Kendall Jenner's recent LA look broke the tracksuit rulebook. She layered an oversized heritage jacket with a white sports bra and—here's the twist—cotton poplin pants instead of matching sweats, finishing with black Adidas Superstars. Hailey Bieber went the opposite direction with royal blue track pants and a cropped technical zip-up, letting minimalism do the heavy lifting. Both approaches work because they're not screaming "I came from spin class." They're just wearing sporty pieces like they belong in regular rotation.

The Unexpected Upgrade

The real lesson? Don't save athletic wear for off-duty moments. During Fashion Month, supermodel Paloma Elsesser paired a balloon-sleeved bomber with a sequin midi skirt and Mary-Jane ballet shoes—simultaneously tough and feminine. Alexa Chung went further, mixing silky lace-trimmed tap shorts with a windbreaker and Miu Miu kitten heels. The pattern here is contrast: utilitarian meets delicate, athletic meets polished. It's the opposite of matchy-matchy athleisure.

Even the smallest dose works. Jennifer Lawrence swapped her usual designer flip-flops for $30 Adidas slides, then paired them with a white tee, satin pants, and an oversized silk dress left unbuttoned like a car coat. One athletic piece doesn't a sporty outfit make—it's the edit that matters. This spring, sporty doesn't mean you're training for anything. It means you're too smart to follow one aesthetic all the way down.

Read the original at Vogue.