A matching outfit of loose pants and jacket, usually made of soft material, worn for exercise or casual comfort.
From 'track' (a running track or path, from Old Norse 'trekka') combined with 'suit' (from Old French 'suite'). The tracksuit as we know it emerged in the 1960s as athletic wear became fashionable casual clothing.
The tracksuit's journey from athletic necessity to high-fashion statement is wild—from humble gym wear to luxury designer collections costing hundreds of dollars, it shows how fashion can completely flip the prestige of utilitarian clothing!
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