Styling jogging pants: How to achieve the perfect look
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Versatility of sweatpants: Depending on the top and footwear, sweatpants can be styled for all occasions, from urban to elegant.
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Styling combinations: Crop tops, blazers, cardigans or shirts offer flexible styling options ā from casual to office looks.
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Suitable shoes: Sneakers for everyday wear, loafers or high heels for formal occasions; Birkenstocks for a relaxed style.
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Perfect fit: Jogging pants should be neither too tight nor too loose; elastic cuffs ensure individual adjustment.
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Sweatpants trends 2025: Wide-leg and low-waist sweatpants as well as snap pants remain on trend; the color of the year is Mocha Mousse.
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Versatile brands: From no-name brands to classic Adidas models to luxurious velvet sweatpants ā there are suitable sweatpants for every occasion.
With the Covid-19 pandemic, sweatpants have boomed. In times of lockdowns and working from home, they have become a symbol of comfort and relaxation. And although that time seems long gone, sweatpants remain a statement piece that combines comfort and style and is being worn on the street in more and more circles. Instead of giving up on sweatpants, the fashion world is showing new ways to incorporate them in style, perfect for us and creative and individual looks. With the rise of the lounge aesthetic since 2023, cozy garments paired with comfortable footwear like Crocs and Birkenstocks are becoming increasingly important. Celebrities and influencers have fueled this trend by showcasing sweatpants at events or in street style looks.
Karl Lagerfeld's supposed quote, "Anyone who wears sweatpants has lost control of their life," is increasingly being forgotten. Other fashion houses, such as Dries Van Noten, are deliberately focusing on sweatpants, as the fall/winter 2024/25 collections showed.
But be careful: jogging pants can quickly look shapeless if you don't style them correctly. We'll show you how to make them a real eye-catcher.
How to style your sweatpants perfectly
We are no longer tied to one trouser trend, major fashion houses show all shapes, cuts and materials and keep picking up sweatpants. This broad spectrum shows how versatile we can combine our outfits, especially sweatpants. Depending on the styling, you can do justice to any style. The combination of sweatpants and hoodie has long been considered the ultimate comfort look, especially during the Covid period. This will always be our go-to when we travel or spend a relaxed day. But if you want to wear sweatpants for work or other leisure activities in 2025, we advise you to wear something other than a hoodie with joggers. Because you can get a lot more out of the sweatpants look. The right top, footwear and accessories make the difference. Sweatpants are for everyone, which is why we want to give tips for everyone at this point. A separation into women and men is not necessarily necessary. Because in the end, you decide whether you want to wear a tight top with wide joggers, or whether you want to go for a completely oversized look. The most important tip is: style your sweatpants in a way that makes you feel comfortable. But we'll give you some recommendations on how to spice up the look, far from the couch look.
Which tops and accessories should I style with sweatpants?
For an elegant and feminine look, we think crop tops always go well with joggers. All kinds of jackets also go well with them: bomber jackets for a cooler look, blazers and leather jackets or coats for a slightly chicer finish. You can also combine a fluffy cardigan or a sweater, especially when it gets colder. You can always steer your look in a certain direction with accessories. A minimalist leather handbag completes your outfit more elegantly than, for example, a breast pocket. For an urban look, you can go for large, eye-catching bags that distract from the sweatpants. We also always think shirts with sweatpants are good, especially flannel and corduroy shirts. In general, we think that you can combine your favorite pieces with your sweatpants, just like with other pants. We also love the oversized look both on top and bottom, but we also think tighter tops with wide joggers are nice. As mentioned above, you decide how you want to rock your look. Only at work should you think more carefully about whether you would rather wear a blazer with sweatpants instead of a loose hoodie. Your look also depends heavily on the sweatpants you choose. For the office look, we recommend minimalist sweatpants in muted tones such as: grey, beige, black, olive, dark brown or blue. Depending on the industry, you can also make a statement with neat, colorful tracksuit pants, for example with Adidas Firebird Track Pants.
Which shoes do I wear with sweatpants
Of course, the shoes you wear with sweatpants also make a big difference. Sneakers are the obvious choice, and depending on the occasion, there are hardly any limits to your styling. For a more formal look, you should wear clean, white sneakers. If your look is minimalist and monochrome, you can also add a colorful accent with sneakers. You can also rock boots or loafers with flared and high-waisted sweatpants. We love Birkenstocks with tighter sweatpants with an elastic waistband, add a shirt and your look is perfect. For an extravagant look, you can also wear high heels with sweatpants with a colorful ankle.
Tip: When styling sweatpants, make sure they are freshly washed and not baggy if you want to wear them for a more formal occasion. If you combine them with sneakers, they should always be clean, otherwise your outfit will quickly look too casual.
Tips for the perfect fit and the right fit of your sweatpants
A well-fitting pair of jogging pants is the key to a successful look. Make sure that they are neither too wide nor too tight. The pants should fit well on top and of course still be comfortable.
Our tip: Choose models with an elastic waistband or drawstring to adjust the fit to your individual needs. This way you can decide whether you want to wear the pants higher or lower.
Styling your sweatpants in different seasons
In spring and summer, we recommend tighter tops or light crop tops, Birkenstocks or other open shoes. Platform slides also go great with long flared jogging pants. In spring, you can round off your look with a light transitional jacket or leather jacket. In autumn or winter, you obviously have to be warmly wrapped up. You can start with the pants themselves. This year, teddy joggers are trendy - fleece sweatpants that are guaranteed not to freeze you. You can combine them with a matching fleece top, for example, or a fluffy sweater, cardigan or tank top and a matching scarf of your choice. If you wear wide pants in winter, you should definitely combine leggings or long underpants so that the cold doesn't get up your legs. We think boots or UGG boots go best with wide and long joggers. If you want an elegant look, you should wear a classic (oversized) wool coat.
The best sweatpants brands for your look
Each brand offers countless types and styles of sweatpants, so it's easy to lose track. The good thing is that you can buy any type of sweatpants at any budget, with or without branding. If you're looking for sweatpants with branding, we can recommend the following brands:
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Adidas: At adidas you will find the classics, such as the Firebird track pants with the three stripes in all colors. Or the Adibreak with the buttons on the side. The classics are now available in all variations: tight, wide, with a flare. You will definitely find what you are looking for at Adidas. Classic models with the iconic three stripes - ideal for a sporty, casual look.
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Nike: Our favorite from Nike is the Nike Wool Classic Fleece Pant. It has no elastic at the ankle, is cut very wide at the top but gets tighter towards the bottom, the jersey material makes it super comfortable and it comes in many colors.
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Sporty and Rich : Sporty and Rich focuses on vintage vibes and good quality. The brand itself is not as flashy as Nike and Adidas, and you can combine it well with all shoes.
There really are no limits when choosing sweatpants. A little more expensive but very special are the velvet sweatpants from Needles. There are also other fine fabrics such as very smooth and supple jersey, which from a distance looks like you are wearing chinos. We recommend that you have different sweatpants for different occasions. For a more chic look, however, we recommend pants without branding.
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Sweatpants Trends 2025: What to Expect
Shortly after the turn of the year from 2024 to 2025, it is of course interesting to see what trends are predicted for 2025. The Pantone Color Institute has chosen the color Mocha Mousse as the color of the year for 2025. A warm shade of brown that is a perfect color for your new sweatpants. The color combines comfort with style and can be combined in many ways. The year 2024 was all about old-school Adidas pants - the iconic three stripes dominated not only street style, but also numerous fashion events. We assume that the trend will continue in 2025. In addition, the wider the better applies this year. Wide-leg sweatpants, low-waist sweatpants and the snap pants with buttons that we already know from Adidas will be seen frequently this year. The trends apply to all genders. One thing is certain: no matter where the trend goes, sweatpants will remain an indispensable fashion piece in 2025.
Conclusion: Sweatpants are our favorite items in the closet
Our conclusion is clear: sweatpants will continue to be a big part of our wardrobe. We love the loungewear aesthetic and believe that an outfit should always be comfortable, and sweatpants are perfect for that. There are no limits to your styling, and we love that. So we want to answer these questions for you in a nutshell:
Who can wear sweatpants?
Everyone! Whether young or old, sweatpants suit every style and age.
When do you wear sweatpants?
Sweatpants are versatile: for everyday wear, the home office or even for chic occasions, you decide how you style the sweatpants.
Which shoes go with sweatpants?
Sneakers, boots, loafers or even high heels ā depending on the occasion.
What to wear with sweatpants?
From hoodies to blouses to blazers: everything is possible as long as it is combined harmoniously.
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