When it comes to off-duty celebrity style, if the chicest A-listers aren’t wearing jeans, they’re probably in classic trousers. But for a more casual day, leggings and track pants have become the go-tos. The latter seem particularly popular in Jennifer Lawrence’s wardrobe, as the actress and founder of Mes° was already spotted wearing them twice this week. The first time she wore them, the styling really caught my attention. Instead of opting for the expected sneakers, J.Law took the unconventional route, pairing her track pants with black leather loafers.
The loafer-and-track-pant combo is the epitome of the wrong-shoe theory, coined by stylist Allison Bornstein. The idea is that choosing unexpected or “wrong” shoes makes an outfit look chic, cool, and considered. But J.Law’s use of juxtaposition didn’t stop there. She then styled the look with a denim barn jacket, bringing a rugged, countryside-inspired sensibility to the athletic pants.
Ultimately, J.Law’s outfit is a lesson in the power of unexpected styling, a through line we’ve seen in the chicest looks of the season. So the next time you’re getting dressed and instinctively reach for the obvious shoe pairing, pause and consider what you wouldn’t normally wear with the trousers. You just might find that the most unlikely combination looks the best.
If you’re ready to try the look, keep scrolling to shop the best styles.
Shop the Best Track Pants and Loafers
J.Law loves Adidas track pants.
You can’t beat this price.
This style comes in 10 colors.
The croc-effect leather makes these look so expensive.
Style with a leather bomber jacket.
The lived-in brown leather is so elegant.
Hurry, these are selling out.
The leather looks very soft, so I’m certain they’re extremely comfortable.
This knit pair is a little less sporty but still features the classic track pant–inspired stripes.
These look almost identical to the best-selling style from The Row.
