How to Wear Joggers for Men and Look Good

There are a few things that lower the tone of joggers even more, like technical touches and obvious branding.

Shiny polyester that catches light and looks cheap, thin material that shows wrinkles and sweat, mesh panels, bold logos and reflective strips all make sense in the gym, but out on the street it looks like a guy who couldn't be bothered to change out of his kit.

Ankle cuffs should land right on top of the shoes, they shouldn't expose your ankles or drag at your heels.

Drawstring joggers are the easiest to wear and you can adjust them if your size changes. Joggers with plain elastic waistbands lay flat and look better under your tops, but you can't tighten or loosen it if your body changes.

Joggers fit better with the right inseam length. If the fabric keeps on getting caught in the crotch area and makes you want to yank it down, those joggers are for a guy with a shorter inseam.

If you want to feel cozy while out and about, fleece joggers are made for comfort. They are warmer and have some texture which feels good in cooler weather.

Because they're not default gym wear, you can pair them with jumpers and jackets without looking too 'I'm wearing my lazy-day' outfit.

The cut is important. They need to look like winter trousers made of fleece, not joggers made of blanket.

Pair rich and colourful joggers with calmer tops so the outfit doesn’t compete with itself.

Joggers in deep rust, muted teal, clay, warm stone, dusty blue, sage, burgundy and washed cobalt can all look good when paired properly.

So, if your joggers are lighter like sand, cream or soft khaki, wear them with a stronger coloured top to balance the look.

You can definitely wear stronger colours like crimson, cobalt, emerald, and mustard.

Colour is not the problem, it's the large logos and aggressive patterns that look way more chaotic than colour ever will.

Be sure that your bright joggers have a good fit and shape with subtle branding, so that the colour feels confident.

The right trainers make joggers feel wearable outside the gym. Your best bet are classic leather trainers with very simple designs and minimal branding - something like Stan Smiths or Air Force 1s.

They are easy to keep clean and look refined enough to pair with most joggers. Canvas shoes like Converse, Vans and others with flat soles also pair well with tapered joggers.

Joggers already sit in the relaxed category. When you wear them with flip-flops, slides or casual sandals the whole outfit slips further into lounge mode.

That’s fine for the pool, the beach or quick errands, but still has that 'doesn't matter, I'll be home soon anyway' vibe. 

If you want joggers to look styled remember your footwear either sharpens the outfit or relaxes it more. Choose based on the look you want.