5 Ways to Dress Up Your Sweatpants, Courtesy of Birthday Girl SJP

Keep these two items in mind the next time you wear the cozy pants.

5 Ways to Dress Up Your Sweatpants, Courtesy of Birthday Girl SJP

The word glamorous is rarely used to describe sweatpants, but somehow Sarah Jessica Parker manages to bring the ritz and glitz every time she wears the comfy lounge essential. Several of her recent outfits prove that sweatpants are much more than a work-at-home must-have or a trip-to-the-gym necessity. In fact, they deserve to come along for the ride as we slowly begin to re-emerge.

The winning formula to Parker’s elevated sweatpant outfits boils down to two add-ons: 1. A great pair of shoes (of course, she is faithful to her eponymous shoe brand SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker) like sparkly Mary Jane pumps, slouchy boots, or statement stilettos. 2. A beautiful, bright top. When it comes to the upper half of her outfits, you’ll often find Parker in a bright coat (she loves a pop of pink) and eye-catching prints.

In honor of Parker’s 56th birthday, we’re taking a closer look at her latest and greatest sweatpants outfit ideas. Shop them—and some lookalikes—here.

1. Playful Jacket

Never underestimate the power of paisley. The printed jacket was the perfect addition to Parker’s rainy-day outfit.

Zara paisley jacket

Vince mélange French organic cotton-blend terry track pants

Masqd ultra sport face mask

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Celine heels

2. Floral Cardigan

The more colors, the better. Sarah Jessica Parker paired a pair of purple sweatpants with a pink floral cardigan and let green shoes anchor her look.

Magda Butrym oversized intarsia wool-blend cardigan

The Sleep Code Monrow supersoft fleece high-waist vintage sweats

Bellingham Baby Co double-layer reusable face mask

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Carson heels

3. Sprakly Shoes

No need to wait until there’s a party to wear your glittery heels. Parker proved they look just as fun with a pair of gray sweatpants and a bright coat.

Gerard Darel Raphaelle wool coat

Entireworld sweatpants

Masqd plaid slim fit face mask

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Cosette-Bis heels

4. Evening Heels

If your stilettos are dying to see the world, too, bring them out and wear them with slouchy joggers à la SJP.

Sandro wool cardigan

Tiér NYC military sweatpants

Mavi Bandz plaid face mask

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Abute heels

5. Fancy Boots

We still have a few more days of boot season left. Now is the moment to grab your fanciest pair to dress up those relaxed sweatpants.

Frame pleated puff-sleeve sweatshirt

Les Tien classic lounge pants

Bellingham Baby Co double-layer reusable face mask

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Busker boots

This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Alexis Bennett