When styling joggers, the goal is to look fashionable, not frumpy. The first step is finding a pair of joggers complimenting your body and achieving the desired look.
Find a pair that is more structured and made from quality material. They should be a little loose but still form-fitting, tailored to your natural curves. Materials like polyester, nylon, and twill won’t pill and will look good longer.
Once you have decided on a pair of joggers, you can style them in a few different ways.
Mel B and Kendall Jenner master the art of casual chic, pairing their joggers with a cozy hoodie and a classic sweatshirt (Credit: Avalon Red / TNYF / Alberto Reyes / WENN)
Coordinating joggers and sweatshirts are very popular right now, and you will find a variety of jogger sets available from most fashion retailers.
If a sweatshirt is too warm, you can pair your joggers with a plain crop, tee, or tank. You want to keep it simple.
Hilary Duff opts for a relaxed vibe with a plain tee, while Jennifer Lopez adds a touch of elegance with a sleek tank top, both complementing their joggers effortlessly (Credit: Avalon Red / TNYF / Alberto Reyes / WENN)
If you want to layer something over a crop or tank, try a long cardigan – this can really elevate the look! Jean jackets are classics that look killer with a pair of joggers and white sneakers.
Jessica Alba and Kelly Brook elevate casual wear, pairing their joggers with stylish cardigans for a look that’s both comfortable and chic (Credit: Avalon Red / TNYF / Alberto Reyes / WENN)
In addition to your top, you need to consider accessories. Accessorizing will make your look more fashionable. Gold rings, necklaces or earrings, and an eye-catching handbag will work wonders.
When you want to look good in a pair of joggers, the most important element to get right is your shoes! Your shoes can totally change the look of the outfit, in both good ways and bad.
If you want to sport this look yourself, we have put together a list of the 8 best shoes to wear with joggers that will look good!
1. Embrace the 90s Revival: Chunky Black Boots with Joggers
A pair of black boots will give you all the 90s vibes joggers are known for.
Yes, if you didn’t know, jogger fashion first occurred in the 90s and is now making a major comeback along with many other styles from the decade.
The iconic Dr. Martens 1460 boots add an edgy twist to joggers, perfect for channeling that 90s vibe with a modern flair
Doc Martens are the OG and look good in everything from joggers to dresses. Pairing these with form-fitting joggers in neutral shades or khaki go very well together! Wear a black top like a tucked-in tee or crop to complete the look.
Combining rugged charm with feminine grace, these Dr. Martens Leona boots in vintage smooth leather bring a refined edge to jogger outfits
Although the original 1460 women’s lace-up boots look great, adding a bit of a heel can create more of a feminine and refined look.
The Leona women’s vintage smooth leather heeled boots have a 2-inch chunky heel that looks amazing with joggers!
2. Runway Elegance: Ankle Strap Sandals for a Chic Jogger Look
For a look straight off the runway, pair ankle-strap sandals with joggers. Choose a sandal with at least a 2.5-inch heel to elongate the leg and create a more flatter silhouette.
You want to wear high-quality fashion joggers when you add a sleeker or “fancier” shoe to joggers. Polyester, faux leather, camo, or khaki are great options.
These elegant Loubi Queen 100 sandals by Christian Louboutin, in smooth leather with a slender stiletto heel, offer a sophisticated contrast to casual joggers
If you are feeling extra bold with your fashion, fasten the strap over the ankle of your sweatpants. This look has moved from Fashion Week to the streets of NYC. Open-toed or closed-toe heels with an ankle strap will work.
The Michael Kors Kimberly sandals, featuring a striking stiletto heel and sleek ankle strap, infuse a dash of glamour into the jogger ensemble
The classic black Loubi Queen ankle-strap sandal from Christian Louboutin is brilliant. However, the Michael Kors Kimberly sandal will give you the same look and is much easier on the wallet! If you wear black joggers, opt for nude or dark green sandals.
3. Retro Vibe: Rocking ’90s Inspired Sneakers with Joggers
Fashion is more straightforward than we often assume. Shoes designed for running with 90s influence look great with joggers!
All major brands now have a selection of chunky sneakers that pay homage to the styles three decades ago.
Fila’s Disruptor 2 Premium sneakers revive the chunky 90s aesthetic, adding a playful and bold touch to the jogger look
Fila’s women’s Disruptor 2 Premium was one of the first pairs of shoes to bring back 90s sneakers and remains one of the most popular.
The colorful Nike Air Max 3 sneakers, with their iconic Waffle outsole and vibrant accents, are a perfect match for more relaxed, baggy joggers
For a more colorful option, check out the Nike Air Max 3 with bright detailing. These look great with baggier joggers made from lightweight athletic fabrics.
4. Casual Chic: Styling Joggers with Flip Flops
For an effortless, chic look, you can pair joggers with flip flops. The material of both the joggers and flip flops will determine how casual your outfit is.
Cotton joggers with rubber flip flop on one end of the spectrum and bedazzled flip flops with silk joggers on the other.
Valentino’s Rubber Rockstud thong sandals blend casual comfort with luxurious embellishments, creating a versatile look suitable for any jogger style
For the best of both worlds, Valentino has designed a rubber Rockstud thong sandal made from PVC yet has a bow with platinum-finish studs for added elegance. These flip flops will look good with every pair of joggers!
5. Elevated Style: Pairing Pumps with Joggers
You can do no wrong with a pair of pumps. As we can now see, they really do go with everything! A sleek pointed-toe pump looks great with joggers. As for heel size, kitten heels or a 4-inch heel will work.
Nine West’s timeless pump makes the perfect dressy staple for your joggers
If wearing black joggers, try pairing them with a printed pair of pumps in leopard or graphic design. If you are wearing brighter or more detailed joggers, stick to a more subdued pump, like solid black or nude.
Classic point-toe pumps finished in a versatile suede
Some of my favorite pumps that go with joggers are INC Kenjay D’Orsay Pumps in Leopard, and Nine West Tatiana pointy-toe pumps in silver snakeskin.
Stuart Weitzman’s The Leigh suede dress shoes are incredibly elegant and versatile for a solid black pair of pumps.
6. Timeless Appeal: White Sneakers/Tennis Shoes with Joggers
If you tend to be on the more cautious side and don’t like taking fashion risks, wearing white tennis shoes with your joggers is the easiest, fool-proof way to look great.
To create this look, your shoes don’t need to be tennis shoes; however, they should have flat, thinner soles and an all-white appearance to get the look.
These classic Converse Chuck Taylor low tops bring an old-school, laid-back vibe to jogger outfits, perfect for a casual day out
For a more casual look, pair your joggers with white low-top canvas sneakers like the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star low top.
Gucci’s New Ace sneakers, with their iconic golden bee embroidery and striped webbing, add a high-fashion twist to the jogger trend
For a more high-fashion look, pair joggers with an all-white leather sneaker, like Lacoste Graduate sneakers or Gucci Ace sneakers.
White sneakers can get scuffed and look tattered easily. Keep them clean, and use shoe wipes to keep them bright.
7. Feminine Touch: Ballet Flats for Dressy Jogger Outfits
Ballet flats look best with dressy joggers or joggers that end mid-calf. These shoes can be as casual or fancy as you want and can entirely change the vibe of your outfit.
If you plan on doing a lot of walking or are traveling, these shoes are a great option.
Tory Burch’s Minnie travel ballet flats, adorned with the iconic logo medallion, offer a chic and comfortable option for pairing with dressy joggers
Tory Burch is notorious for sleek and comfortable flats. The Minnie embellished logo travel ballet flat in black pairs elegantly with forest green, black, and khaki joggers designed to be worn out of the house.
8. Comfort Meets Fashion: Slides as the Perfect Match for Joggers
Current fashion trends focus on comfort, and designers take notoriously comfortable items like joggers and slides and add a little spice.
Slides were previously made by athletic companies as shoes that athletes could wear while commuting to practice or after a game. Now, slides are made from luxurious materials and sold by top luxury designers.
The classic Adidas Adilette slides, revered for their simplicity and comfort, bring an athleisure edge to fitted jogger looks
With a pair of slides, you can change the whole look of your outfit. For example, if you are wearing a fitted pair of grey joggers, they will look great with a pair of Adidas slides, and you will achieve more of an “athleisure” look.
Saint Laurent’s Bleach slides, crafted in luxurious mink fur, transform a simple jogger outfit into a statement of opulent fashion
Alternatively, pair these same joggers with Saint Laurent Bleach slides in mink fur. This look would be much more fashion-focused.