11 Perfect Outfits That Are Entirely Based Around Your Joggers

Jogging bottoms have long been considered, for the lack of a better word, scruffy. But of course, 2020 has meant track pants have had a banner year, thanks to plenty of us working from home and in need of comforting pieces to wear. The good news is that some of our favourite dressers have been championing the athleisure look for some time now, with genuinely chic ideas on how to wear the humble jogger. I've spent some time working out their formulas and there seems to be a common denominator: They've all opted for classic or neutral tones. Think black, navy, camel, cream and grey. A well-chosen coat and cool footwear also go a long way to making the humble jogger look impossibly refined, as does a gold chain necklace. Keep scrolling to see how to wear jogging bottoms like a fashion girl, then proceed to shop our favourite pairs below. 

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Style Notes: If there's one thing we know about making jogging bottoms look super elevated it's adding a pair of heels, especially if they're bright like these on Tiffany Hsu.

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Style Notes: Not all joggers have to be tapered, even if there is an abundance of them around right now. Straight-leg versions are ideal for pairing with pieces you'd usually reserve for jeans, such as roll necks and smart jackets. 

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Style Notes: The grey joggers paired with a purple-y pink hoodie shouldn't work but thanks to the touches of green through the outfit, paired with the shoes, it works. 

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Style Notes: Jeanette pairs her grey jogging bottoms with a matching sweater and on-trend thick-tread boots. 

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Style Notes: Try tucking your joggers into a pair of fierce pointed-toe boots, à la Aimee Song.

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Style Notes: Make jogging bottoms look premium by wearing them with a muted palette and smart tailoring. 

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Style Notes: Lauren takes the high-fashion approach, styling her jogging bottoms with a vinyl coat and white heels. 

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Style Notes: Spending time at home in a pair of joggers? Just add a great mani-pedi in a bright colour, such as Monikh.

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Style Notes: Natasha proves that joggers look impossibly slick when paired with black separates and a black Prada bag. 

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Style Notes: Marie makes a case for the athleisure trend with her chunky metallic trainers and grey two-piece. 

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Style Notes: Pair your joggers with luxe borg textures for a premium feel, much like Christie. 

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Next up, the biggest winter 2021 fashion trends to know. 

This piece was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over twelve years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories, and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, works closely with influencer talent on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media. Previously, Maxine appeared on TV in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o. 


Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship, she was offered a position on the Look magazine fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. She went on to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine works remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh.