Adele strips back the glamour in casual overcoat and trainers... before thrilling fans with full release of latest emotional ballad When We Were Young

She has been blazing the promotional trail in a whirlwind of high-profile performances and high-fashion gowns, since her long-awaited return to the music scene late last month.

So Adele is no doubt eager to tone down the glamour whenever she has a chance, as shown when she stepped out in New York on Monday evening sporting trainers and an oversized coat. 

The 27-year-old hitmaker was taking an evening to relax before the release of When We Were Young - the latest track from her forthcoming third record, 25.

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Unwinding: Adele is no doubt eager to tone down the glamour whenever she has a chance, as shown when she stepped out in New York on Monday evening sporting trainers and an oversized coat

Unwinding: Adele is no doubt eager to tone down the glamour whenever she has a chance, as shown when she stepped out in New York on Monday evening sporting trainers and an oversized coat

Adele opted for comfort as she returned to her temporary NYC digs in an oversized black coat, which skimmed her calves.

The stunning singer, well known for a love of dark hues in her wardrobe choices, appeared to wear black leggings and a vest beneath the cover-up. 

The final dressed-down touch to the look was a pair of monochrome Converse trainers which added a truly casual feel to the ensemble.

Despite her low-key look, Adele's hair and make-up were completely flawless - the remnants of her uber-glam look earlier in the day, when she looked sensational in a flattering black dress, while heading to a radio appearance at SiriusXM. 

Latest release: The 27-year-old hitmaker was taking an evening to relax before the release of When We Were Young - the latest track from her forthcoming third record, 25

Latest release: The 27-year-old hitmaker was taking an evening to relax before the release of When We Were Young - the latest track from her forthcoming third record, 25

Relaxed: Adele opted for comfort as she returned to her temporary NYC digs in an oversized black coat, which skimmed her calves

Relaxed: Adele opted for comfort as she returned to her temporary NYC digs in an oversized black coat, which skimmed her calves

The morning after her dressed down outing, the London-born songstress thrilled fans when she released When We Were Young, the follow up to her smash comeback hit Hello.

After teasing the track on Instagram, following the filming of a live special with Australian TV show 60 minutes, Adele opted to release the song in its entirety on her website on Tuesday.  

In her Instagram teaser, she gives the performance her all, putting her usual emotional spin on the lyrics: 'Oh, I'm so mad I'm getting old - it makes me reckless.

'It was just like a movie. It was just like a song when we were young.'

Polished profile: Despite her low-key look, Adele's hair and make-up were completely flawless - the remnants of her uber-glam look earlier in the day, when she looked sensational in a flattering black dress, while heading to a radio appearance at SiriusXM

Polished profile: Despite her low-key look, Adele's hair and make-up were completely flawless - the remnants of her uber-glam look earlier in the day, when she looked sensational in a flattering black dress, while heading to a radio appearance at SiriusXM

She's back! The morning after her dressed down outing, the London-born songstress thrilled fans when she released When We Were Young, the follow up to her smash comeback hit Hello

Belting it out: After teasing the track on Instagram, following the filming of a live special with Australian TV show 60 minutes, Adele opted to release the song in its entirety on her website on Tuesday

The song was co-written by Canadian musician Tobias Jesso Jr., who revealed in a recent interview that he was blown away with Adele's songwriting skills.

He told Rolling Stone: 'It's impossible to question why she's where she is once you sit down with her to write a song.

'She was the first introduction I had to somebody who could sing words on the spot that were actually great.'

The first release from the album, Hello, has been described as a 'make-up anthem' to the elusive ex she sang about on world mega-hit 21, shot straight to number one in the UK charts, where it has remained ever since.

Soul sensation: After teasing the track on Instagram, Adele opted to release the song in its entirety on her website on Tuesday

Insta-tease: The song was co-written by Canadian musician Tobias Jesso Jr., who revealed in a recent interview that he was blown away with Adele's songwriting skills

Slimline: The singer looked sensational as she made the most of her new slimmer figure in a camisole top and long velvet skirt

Slimline: The singer looked sensational as she made the most of her new slimmer figure in a camisole top and long velvet skirt

Sing your heart out: She first teased the track during a live special with Australian TV show 60 minutes

Sing your heart out: She first teased the track during a live special with Australian TV show 60 minutes

Contrasting looks: For her Sirius XM appearance, she showed off her dramatically slimmer figure in a waist-defining black dress 

Contrasting looks: For her Sirius XM appearance, she showed off her dramatically slimmer figure in a waist-defining black dress 

For her Sirius XM appearance, she showed off her dramatically slimmer figure in a waist-defining black dress.

The stunning singer looked every inch the A-list diva as she stepped out to continue promoting the track.

She channeled her usual 1960s style glamour as she sported sky-high pointed suede heels with the look. 

Slinky superstar: The stunning singer looked every inch the A-list diva as she stepped out to continue promoting the track

Slinky superstar: The stunning singer looked every inch the A-list diva as she stepped out to continue promoting the track

Stunning: The dress featured heavy embroidery, which helped show off her defined waist as she was greeted by fans outside her hotel

Stunning: The dress featured heavy embroidery, which helped show off her defined waist as she was greeted by fans outside her hotel

Her strawberry blonde locks, now in a bouncy shoulder-length style, were perfectly coiffed - although they were slightly more disheveled when she sported her trainers look later in the day. 

Her demure number featured heavy, lattice-style embroidery, which helped show off her defined waist.

Being a platinum artist, she added a pair of shades to her ensemble, adding a real touch of Hollywood glamour.

Shady lady: Being a platinum artist, the Londoner added a pair of sunglasses to her ensemble, adding a real touch of Hollywood glamour
A world away: Adele at the BRIT Awards in London in 2008

Shady lady: Being a platinum artist, the Londoner added a pair of sunglasses to her ensemble, adding a real touch of Hollywood glamour, which was a world away from her appearance at the BRITs in 2008 (R)

Back to work: Adele has been doing to promo rounds in the US following the release of her comeback single Hello last month

Back to work: Adele has been doing to promo rounds in the US following the release of her comeback single Hello last month

Blonde bombshell: After removing her sunglasses, Adele's signature smokey eyes - consisting of winged eyeliner and lashings of black mascara - were fully visible

Blonde bombshell: After removing her sunglasses, Adele's signature smokey eyes - consisting of winged eyeliner and lashings of black mascara - were fully visible

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