Joggers are a very trendy right now. I’m sure you’ve been seeing them in stores for a few seasons, but you probably only think of them as sweatpants. Well, today some awesome members are showing us 20+ ways to look cute in jogger outfits.
I’m also sharing easy tips on how to find joggers that look great on you.
First off, what exactly are joggers?
Joggers are pants that taper at the calf and/or ankle.
They are often in sweat pant material, but not always– as we’ll cover below.
Here’s the deal.
- Joggers are popular right now. That means you can look trendy if you wear them.
- Joggers are comfortable. It’s the new sweatpants, without just being plain sweatpants (as you’ll see in the outfits below).
- Moms need comfortable. While I think jeans and other kinds of pants can be comfortable too, there are just those days in the week when you wanna pull on your husband’s sweatpants and big hoodie.
It’s at least on those kind of days that the joggers trend can be extremely handy. Because you can be ultra comfortable while being ultra trendy.
Joggers are comfortable and you will look on-trend wearing them.
A potential win-win if you ask me!
But the problem with joggers?
It’s easy to look frumpy in them if you don’t get the right pair.
The two factors making joggers frump-risky are:
- Casual material. Cotton is a common material for joggers and they don’t provide structure which many body types need.
- Tricky shape. Joggers are often looser on top and taper at the bottom. That means the wrong pair can make you wider at the hips.
Here are my tips for avoiding these problems with joggers so that you can find a pair that you feel CUTE in.
I’ll show you outfits on EVERYDAY MOMS, not just pictures of joggers on celebrities.
How To Find Joggers That Flatter
#1 Look for joggers with structure.
Many of the cheapest joggers you’ll find out there are a stretchy cotton material–like the French terry cloth type or with fleece-lining. Exactly what you would expect sweat pants to be made of.
If you are a very slim or have a straight body shape you might be able to look great in unstructured, stretchy cotton.
Here are a couple of outfit pics I took when I just purchased my cotton pair from Old Navy.
I loved them, however, I’ve found that while I felt good in them the first few weeks, they lost their shape after a couple of washes and I got the “big butt” or baggy look.
Joggers + Plaid Button-Up + Pendant Necklace + Lace-Up Flats
Joggers + Long Sleeve Navy Tee + Quilted Vest + Blanket Scarf + Slip Ons
To avoid this, you can look for non-stretchy material such as twill or chino material.
Twill Utility Joggers, GAP | Twill Stretch Jogger Pants, Walmart | Twill Cargo Jogger Pants, Walmart
#2 Look for quality joggers in polyester or nylon material
Polyester and nylon material are both heavier (if good quality and in thick knit) and they have a nice shine to it.
It also doesn’t pill after washing (again, as long as it’s good quality).
For these reasons polyester or nylon joggers look less casual and are easier to dress up. They are also slimming.
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Here are some more polyester/nylon jogger options:
Athleta (by GAP) offers some of the best quality and flattering joggers out there!
#3 Look for slim-fit joggers
Ideally you want your joggers to be slim fit from top to bottom. While they will taper the most right at the ankle, you want to avoid the balloon look on the top.
Getting joggers in the right material (twill, polyester or nylon) will help provide the slim fit.
But there are even joggers made in the French Terry cotton type that are cut to fit slim, regardless of how often you wash them. You’ll want these cotton joggers to have minimal spandex/elastane in them so that they keep their shape even after washes.
Slim Joggers by Athleta (GAP)
Finding Quality Joggers At Affordable Prices
Buying quality will be expensive. But you can find tons of Athleta and other quality brand names on Poshmark or Amazon for much cheaper.
Poshmark
Here’s my screen recording showing you how to sort your results to get just what you need.
Amazon
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Here’s a list of joggers on Amazon to get you started:
More Stores that Sell Joggers
We put together a comprehensive FREE PDF of stores recommended by our community of moms.
If you don’t even know where to start looking, grab this PDF because it breaks down the best store by category, price range, and other info so you can find the stores you’ll love quickly!
Cute Outfit Formulas Using Joggers
#1 Casual
- With a tee or button-up top, partially tucked in the front
- Slip-on or canvas sneakers
- Add a cozy infinity scarf and vest for warmth
#2 Semi-casual
- Add a fitted jacket like a denim or leather jacket to your top
- Wear flats instead of sneakers
#3 Dressy
If you really want to get bold, you can actually dress up your slim-fit, black or navy, polyester joggers for a trendy date night look.
- Wear with a blouse, partially tucked in the front.
- Add pointy pumps
Outfit Examples
Below I’m sharing examples of these looks by ladies in our community.
Joggers Style: Button Up
Button-Ups are an easy layering piece that don’t add a lot of bulk. Try them closed over a tank or open over a printed top! Open is also a great way to style your button-ups during pregnancy. They are very versatile!
CREDIT: KELLY
JOGGERS + PRINTED TOP + CHAMBRAY + SLIP ON SNEAKERS
CREDIT: LAUREN
JOGGERS + CHAMBRAY + VEST + SNEAKERS + STATEMENT NECKLACE
CREDIT: KELLY
JOGGERS + BASIC TEE + PLAID BUTTON-UP + SLIP ON SNEAKERS
Joggers Style: Jean Jacket
Jean jackets are a classic piece everyone should have in their wardrobe. They add more warmth than a button up but should also have a fitted look which is always flattering!
CREDIT: LAUREN
JOGGERS + STRIPED TEE + JEAN JACKET + SNEAKERS
CREDIT: LAUREN
JOGGERS + PRINTED TEE + JEAN JACKET + SLIP ONS
Joggers Style: Stripes
Stripes are almost a neutral all of their own. They pattern match well and create a basic, classy look without much effort!
CREDIT: ANGELENE
JOGGERS + STRIPED TEE + SNEAKERS + HAT
JOGGERS + STRIPED TEE + JEAN JACKET + FLATS
CREDIT: JACKIE
JOGGERS + STRIPED TEE + UTILITY VEST + SNEAKERS
Joggers Style: Cardigans
Cardigans come in a variety of lengths, colors, and styles which means everyone can find one (or a few!) that fit their personal style best. They are the perfect, comfy layering piece that can easily step up your outfit!
CREDIT: KELLY
JOGGERS + GRAPHIC TEE + THICK CARDIGAN + SLIP ONS
CREDIT: JACKIE
JOGGERS + BASIC TEE + SWEATER + SNEAKERS
JOGGERS + BASIC TEE + NEUTRAL BOYFRIEND CARDIGAN + SLIP ONS + MINIMALIST NECKLACE
CREDIT: ROCHELLE
JOGGERS + COLOR TANK + CARDIGAN + SNEAKERS + STATEMENT EARRINGS
CREDIT: SHANNON
JOGGERS + FITTED TANK + COLOR CARDIGAN + SLIP ONS
Joggers Style: Scarves
Scarves also come in so many different options you can create outfits for any season and style with them. Especially if you don’t want to add too many layers a scarf is an inexpensive, simple option!
CREDIT: JACKIE
JOGGERS + BASIC TEE + CHAMBRAY + LEOPARD SCARF + SNEAKERS
CREDIT: ANGELENE
JOGGERS + BASIC TEE + AIRY SCARF + SLIP ONS
CREDIT: JACKIE
JOGGERS + LONG SLEEVE NAVY TEE + BLANKET SCARF + SNEAKERS
Joggers Style: Vest
Vests are probably one of the most worn completer pieces in my wardrobe, besides cardigans. I love how quick and easy they create warmth without the bulkiness of a jacket.
CREDIT: ABIGAIL
JOGGERS + BASIC TEE + QUILTED VEST + PLAID SCARF
JOGGERS + LONG SLEEVE NAVY TEE + QUILTED VEST + BLANKET SCARF + SLIP ONS
CREDIT: KELLY IN
JOGGERS + SWEATSHIRT + QUILTED VEST + SNEAKERS
Joggers Style: Dressy
I know, I know, this is where you are all hesitantly looking at me with raised eyebrows. But with the right joggers (material is everything!) you can totally create a great going-out or date night outfit. Try it and you might be surprised how chic and trendy you are!
JOGGERS + SOLID DRESSY TOP + STATEMENT NECKLACE + SANDALS
CREDIT: ROCHELLE
JOGGERS + DRESSY TOP + PUMPS + STATEMENT EARRINGS
JOGGERS + PLAID BUTTON-UP + PENDANT NECKLACE + LACE-UP FLATS
Notice how some of these looks are styled for being at home and some for being out and about? Isn’t that what mom life is all about?!
Some days we are fighting the battle to be cute, yet relaxed at home as we chase kiddos around, cleaning up after them, and other days we are in and out of the car, running errands, dropping kids off at school or sports, fighting the frump while feeling harried.
Just like these lovely ladies, YOU CAN DO IT! Small investments, like comfy joggers that aren’t frumpy can have a big impact on how you feel conquering day to day life.
On you go, mamas, pull on those joggers, grab some accessories and style those babies up!
