How to Style Drawstring Pants for a Chic and Polished Look

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Drawstring pants have not exactly been considered sartorial favorites. While comfortable, they have typically been relegated to workout purposes.

But not in this day and age! With the influx of well-made and stylish drawstring pants, they’re just as easy to incorporate into your everyday wardrobe as your regular jeans.

Even some trendsetters in Tinseltown turn to elastic waistband joggers for comfort and style. See how they glorified the drawstring pants and made them look suitable outside the gym and bedroom:

1. Drawstring Pants With Structured Blazer

Heidi Klum wearing drawstring pants at John F. Kennedy International AirportHeidi Klum elevates her airport style with drawstring pants and a blazer (Credit: JD / WENN / Alberto Reyes)

Blazers instantly elevate any outfit, even a pair of jogging pants!

To nail this look, choose slim-fitting drawstring pants instead of baggy ones. This relaxed yet polished ensemble is perfect for wearing to the office without sacrificing comfort.

Heidi Klum showcases a chic travel look with a light gray blazer and matching drawstring pants, paired effortlessly with a black top and stylish sandalsHeidi Klum showcases a chic travel look with a light gray blazer and matching drawstring pants, paired effortlessly with a black top and stylish sandals (Credit: JD / WENN / Alberto Reyes)

2. Sweatpants Glammed Up With Shimmery Top

Jennifer paired her Tom Ford padlock pointed-toe pumps with a two-piece outfit from the JLO by Jennifer Lopez Kohl’s collection.

Jennifer Lopez exudes effortless glamour in a shimmery tank top paired with blush pink drawstring pants and matching pointed-toe pumpsJennifer Lopez exudes effortless glamour in a shimmery tank top paired with blush pink drawstring pants and matching pointed-toe pumps (Credit: JD / WENN / Alberto Reyes)

The outfit was completed with Ray-Ban sunglasses, a Hermès Collier de Chien bracelet, and a bracelet + earrings by Brumani.
Shimmer and glitter are often associated with evening garb.

So, a tank top with a shimmery finish should do well in amping up the look of a solid-colored pair of fancy elastic waistband sweats. Finish off the look with a pair of pointy pumps.

Jennifer Lopez wearing a two-piece outfit from the JLO by Jennifer Lopez Kohl’s collectionJennifer Lopez stuns in a JLO by Jennifer Lopez Kohl’s collection outfit (Credit: JD / WENN / Alberto Reyes)

3. Elastic Waistband Joggers With Printed Cropped Shirt

Tori Spelling embraces a playful vibe with a tropical print cropped shirt and black drawstring pants, completed with chic peep-toe bootiesTori Spelling embraces a playful vibe with a tropical print cropped shirt and black drawstring pants, complete with chic peep-toe booties (Credit: JD / WENN / Alberto Reyes)

Nothing says edgy quite like pairing your drawstring pants with a cropped shirt. It’s an excellent outfit for long days to stay comfortable while keeping your style. Opt for chic footwear for a spot-on outfit.

Tori Spelling wearing drawstring pants with a printed cropped shirtTori Spelling pairs drawstring pants with a trendy printed cropped shirt (Credit: JD / WENN / Alberto Reyes)

4. Tropical Drawstring Pants With Leather Jacket

Cara Delevingne adds an edgy touch to her look with a black leather jacket and tropical print drawstring pants, paired with blue high-top sneakers for a stylish streetwear vibeCara Delevingne adds an edgy touch to her look with a black leather jacket and tropical print drawstring pants paired with blue high-top sneakers for a stylish streetwear vibe (Credit: JD / WENN / Alberto Reyes)

When all else fails, put a leather jacket on. It’s a sure-fire way of bringing more edginess to your look. A double-breasted one like Cara’s should do the trick.

Cara Delevingne wearing tropical pineapple pants with a leather jacketCara Delevingne styles tropical drawstring pants with a chic leather jacket (Credit: JD / WENN / Alberto Reyes)

Ready to join the bandwagon? Below, you can check out some of our favorite drawstring pants right now:

Clu Sweatpants1. Clu Sweatpants, $205.00

BB Dakota Lorissa Pants2. BB Dakota Lorissa Pants, $70.00

Lanston Striped BF Pants3. Lanston Striped BF Pants, $132.00

James Perse Draped Twill Pants4. James Perse Draped Twill Pants, $225.00

Monrow Tie Dye Vintage Sweatpants5. Monrow Tie Dye Vintage Sweatpants, $132.00

10 Crosby Derek Lam Suede Track Pants6. 10 Crosby Derek Lam Suede Track Pants, $1,295.00

Born Free J Crew Womens Pants7. Born Free J. Crew Women’s Pants, $175.00

Madewell Indigo Linen Drawstring Pants8. Madewell Indigo Linen Drawstring Pants, $79.50

Now you should know how to wear these relaxed and comfortable pants! Would you dare to wear them to the office?