A tracksuit is an article of clothing consisting of two parts- trousers and a jacket. It was originally intended for use in sports, mainly as what athletes wore over competition clothing (such as running shirt and shorts or a swimsuit) and would take off before competition. In modern times, it has become commonly worn in other contexts. From the late 1980s through the mid 1990s tracksuits were in fashion, however today, in the UK, they are largely seen as the common form of dress of charvas and not something to wear if you wish to look presentable unless you are actually participating in exercise...