V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Feb 24, 2018

The “Dare-I-Mention”Tracksuit: Comfortable & Cosy

The Dare I Mention Tracksuit on vickiarcher.com

Dare I admit to loving a tracksuit when the time is right?
I will because it’s true.

There are times, especially on the weekends, when curling up, being cozy and lounging in comfort is the brief. The tracksuit lets me do all that and these days more. More because right about now, the tracksuit has never been smarter and more fashionable.


Especially those with a side stripe.


I know some of you aren’t sure about them and I understand that – I like them and wear them out and about if I am covered with a coat or a parka.


The thing about tracksuits is they aren’t like they used to be and now they can be worn in a dressier way. Okay, I have to admit I don’t entirely buy into this.  For me, the tracksuit is still clothing to relax and take it easy or travel in. But, they can look perfectly fine for out and about if worn in the right way.

A good shape and a flattering colour are important- if we are going to be comfortable then let’s be comfortable. There isn’t much point to wearing one if it isn’t.


If the tracksuits are venturing further than the sofa, then what we wear with them does count. I’ll add my trainers or white sneakers (if I’m wearing the pair with a stripe down the side). Maybe a pashmina style scarf or a soft silk one tucked into the neckline if the weather is right.


You won’t find me jazzing them up with heels or loafers; I can’t get with that ‘look’ just yet. You will find me mixing the tops and bottoms though.



The weekends and I need a break from being dressed ‘in my best’ if you know what I mean?   xv




Weekend Wardrobe: The Tracksuit

double up

skin travel set ||  cashmere hoddie and legging set  ||  crewneck set


mix and match

side stripe crop pant  ||  lizy pant  ||  topshop side pipe  ||  champion pants  ||  boom boom pants


calson off duty sweatshirt   ||  madewell mainstay ||  champion crewneck  ||  champion hoodie



images, edward berthelot and the stylograph

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