Everything you need to know about the latest street style trend.

They say comfort never comes with style. Even history doesn’t say otherwise. Since the advent of fashion as an industry, since the times of bell-shaped and bouffant gowns for women, since the times of complicated Egyptian and Greek drapes for both men and women, comfort has been sacrificed.

And it has forever been a difficult choice for us choosing between style and comfort hasn’t it?

Well, boys and girls times are changing!

Famous designer Christian Dior and other revolutionary designers like Coco Chanel paved the way for a more diverse and open-minded fashion industry that we enjoy today. Now we finally have garments and clothing separate that let our skin breathe and allow us to be stylish and comfortable at the same time.

Don’t believe me?

Then let me introduce you to the latest trend in the men’s fashion world today — Jogger pants.

Now I know the name suggests just a possible option for fitness freaks or marathon runner maybe, but wait, joggers are more than that.

And even though I said men’s fashion, women don’t have to look away yet.

Before we get into how joggers are literally pushing fashion boundaries now, let’s take a detailed look into what joggers exactly are and how they can be worn.

So what are joggers?

Those of you who thought joggers were made for exercise; well you’re not entirely wrong there. They actually are a kind of traditional sports pants. They are extremely comfortable and lightweight because of the material and the make. Their appearance is mostly athletic with tapered bottom ends. Most of them either have an elastic or drawstring waist.

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So how did they make the shift from essential sportswear to essential streetwear?

Well, let’s just thank the athleisure trend for that. If and when styled in the right way, joggers are one of the most sophisticated and sought-after street style trends now. Again, you’re in luck because you get to choose from a variety of versions including basic sweatpants style to more stylish and slim-line ones.

So we could say that joggers are a more sophisticated and stylish version of sweatpants, with tapered ends.

How can they be worn?

As is apparent from the looks of it, joggers come under the category of casual wear of course. And naturally they can be worn with other casual separate top wear like T-shirts, hoodies and bowling shirts.

In some occasions though, joggers can also be dressed up with a formal blazer or a waist coat or a dress shirt even. That’s when joggers can be turned into semi-formals or shall we say smart casuals?

As you can see, jogger pants are very versatile and the good news is that such a comfortable item of clothing is a wardrobe essential now.

Now that we know what joggers are, let’s see how they are ruling the fashion world now.

Men are pushing fashion boundaries with joggers now

Joggers sure made their way from the sportswear niche to becoming the wardrobe essential and streetwear staple pretty fast. How did they do that?

Well, one of the major factors is their versatility. They can be styled in a variety of ways, all casual or like I said, smart casuals as well. They may not seem as stylish at first glance, but believe me, they have the power to make or break your day.

Joggers can basically be styled with T-shirts, Polo shirts, hoodies, jackets, blazers, dress shirts and bomber jackets. When it comes to footwear, joggers can be easily paired with just about anything depending on the occasion and your personal style.

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If you prefer driving on the safe side, you can go for sneakers, although be sure to keep them clean for a polished, sleek and put together look.

You can also wear formal shoes if you’re going for smart casuals but that can get a little tricky. Loafers, boat shoes and basically shoes without laces are a good choice. A contrasting color will get you winning the street style game.

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Tips on styling joggers

Joggers being an easy casual trend, there are very few chances of going wrong with it. Nevertheless, here are some tips for you to keep in mind:

- Play with different layering options to mix up your look and to look more sophisticated

- When styling joggers with jackets, be sure to go for short length ones whether it is a bomber or a biker or plain denim. It helps to keep the focus from being concentrated on the jacket alone.

- An ideal proportion to go for is slim line silhouettes of joggers and wider top wear. Of course, you can play with proportions, but be sure to balance it out.

- Always have casual trainers handy as your go-to chic casual style item.

Above all of these, since joggers basically have a casual and easy nature, you can keep your overall look easy and relaxed as well. In other words, do not overdo the look with extra bling or any other kind of accessory.

Some best brands for joggers

Some brands that sell the best joggers in town are J-Crew, Adidas, Nike, Balmain Lacoste and Y-3.

Now let’s see how celebrities are rocking the style.

Celebrities who wore it best

So now we know that joggers have taken the fashion world by storm. How are our favorite celebrities styling them?

This is where all you women can take notes. Let’s have a look:

Gigi Hadid

She is one person who knows how to style just about anything. Even menswear I tell you.

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Pharrell Williams

Considering how he is into hip-hop fashion, this is no surprise.

Zendaya

Zendaya never goes wrong.

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Miranda Kerr

Well, she’s a veteran again so how can she go wrong?

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Zayn Malik

He looks super cute with that hoodie.

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So there you have it. Now you have celebrity inspiration as well. Choose your favorite style and just go for it. Play with textures, colors and even hemlines. Try out some frayed bits in extra casual style. Just remember one thing though, if your entire outfit or look doesn’t feel right, then it probably isn’t. So keep the tips in mind and slay street style.