Jogging pants are having a moment in leather. When I was a kid I hated jogging pants. Now I got a pair in leather. Read how to style joggers for work and play.
- How Were Sweat Pants Worn in the 1970s and 1980s?
- Running Pants the Modern Way: Wearing Joggers in Public
- Can You Wear Leather Joggers over 40?
- How Do You Style Leather Joggers over 40?
- How to Look Professional in Leather Joggers?
- Easy-to-Copy Outfit Inspirations to Style Joggers for the Weekend
- What Shoes to Wear with Jogging Pants?
- What Outerwear Goes with Leather Jogging Pants?
- What Is Trending in leather?
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How Were Sweat Pants Worn in the 1970s and 1980s?
As a kid and teenager, I hated jogging the weekly Saturday jogging with my sister and Dad. Not only was it extremely boring, and unpleasant for my feet and ankles, I also didn’t like the bulky look of running pants, and the showing of the knees in the jersey fabric. Consequently, back then I swore to myself that I would never jog again.
Of course, it did not even occur to me that I would one day buy a pair of jogging pants.
What for, I would have asked back then.
Running Pants the Modern Way: Wearing Joggers in Public
Can you imagine the reactions of my friends and colleagues when I wore them the first time? One of my colleagues run around to tell everybody in the department “Nicole is wearing jogging pants.” She even called her husband to tell him! When he did not believe her, she even requested that he would come up the stairs when he picks her up from work. When she realized that the jogging pants were leather, and she said “now I understand why you bought them.”
Can You Wear Leather Joggers over 40?
Yes, you can don leather joggers in midlife and beyond. Go for a modern sleek, dressy cut that clear stays out of gym territory to look sophisticated.
When you love a pair, get it, style joggers for work and play.
How Do You Style Leather Joggers over 40?
I think leather is the only way joggers looks great, or even better: Stunning. Here they are: I wore them with white high heels (of course), and a white cashmere sweater in the black and white trend.
Tip: Style leather joggers like dress pants for work.
How to Look Professional in Leather Joggers at Work?
When your office permits wearing leather create an Casual Friday look with your dressy leather joggers instead of jeans. The important thing is that the pants are clearly not for the gym or sports. Then dress your joggers up with the typical business casual style elements like a cashmere sweater, heels, blazer, button-down shirt, and lots of pearls.
Easy-to-Copy Outfit Inspirations to Style Joggers for the Weekend
What to wear on weekends with these pants depends on your plans. Polo shirts scream Preppy Style and weekend all over. Add a scarf, heels, and a cardigan for an evening dinner on a deck with friends. Another plus for the leather joggers is that the mosquitoes cannot drill through them. Style them street style chic with sneakers, a T-shirt, pearls and an utility jacket. Alternatively, wear your jogging pants with a striped sweater, sneakers, and scarf.
What Shoes to Wear with Jogging Pants?
Looking professional in joggers is just one of many reasons to wear heels. When you wear your leather joggers as one of your Casual Friday outfits style them with dress or court pumps. The leather joggers would look to casual with sneakers for work. However, sneakers are a great choice for the weekend. Pointy toe pumps or strappy sandals are great choices for going out.
What Outerwear Goes with Leather Jogging Pants?
Pair your leather jogging pants with coat that you would wear with dress pants. For hanging out with friends add an anorak or windbreaker. On the weekend, try an utility jacket.
Tip: For an edge when going out break the old fashion rule not to wear black and brown together.
What Else Is Trending in Leather for Women?
Well, leather is a big trend right now, and wearing joggers to work, on the plane, at the airport is a Do. Trends in leather midlife woman look great in are
- Wearing a leather shell with a suede skirt,
- Styling a maxi leather skirt,
- Donning a long leather coat,
- A leather sheath styled as skirt, and
- Even a leather suit at work.
Photos: G. Kramm
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