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Inspired by Sharing a Journey: How to Style Joggers

July 9, 2020 / 44 Comments
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

A long while back, (I have lost all sense of time so I cannot say how long ago), I had a little conversation with Jodie about my inability to effectively style joggers for non-workout purposes. I have tried dozens of times to mimic photos I have seen on Instagram and Pinterest where these gorgeous women are strolling casually down a city street wearing joggers with pumps or heeled sandals and looking perfectly purposeful in this paradoxical outfit combination. I would try a similar combination, look in the mirror, and say out loud, “Gosh, you look ridiculous.” Time and again, the same result, until I was about ready to give up the whole damn idea.

Then I saw Nina of Sharing a Journey styling a pair of twill joggers with a blazer and heeled sandals for a super chic and stylish look in her post, Over 50 Style: How to Style Joggers. I recalled a very similar pair of olive green twill joggers in my closet that I found in my local consignment shop last summer. Until now, I have only ever worn them around the house with a tee shirt or sweater and never really concerned myself with which style of shoes would work because I never before wore these pants with shoes. Always at home, always barefoot, that seems to be my natural state these days.

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Nina of Sharing a Journey
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joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 50, Sharing a Journey
Nina of Sharing a Journey
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

In any event, when I saw Nina’s 3 ways of styling joggers, I knew I had to give the joggers one more try. And I am so glad that I did. Because I really liked the result. I have both Jodie and Nina to thank for pushing me outside of my jogger comfort zone! Perhaps you will see me wearing joggers more often now that I have some inspiration to successfully guide to me to a stylish outcome rather than a style disaster.

Enough about pants though. Pants are boring. Let me talk about Nina. This post is, after all, a spotlight on this wonderful woman and her amazing style. I am just the copy cat today. And the writer of the words that are meant to showcase all of the lovely things that I know about Nina and her award-winning blog for women aged 50 and over.

joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

Nina began her blogging journey around the same time that I began mine and we connected in the blogging world very early on. Through sharing comments with each other to establishing an email correspondence, a wonderful friendship was born. There is an ease about Nina that allows you to be open and honest and authentic without fear of judgment. She is a woman who grows more comfortable and confident in her own skin with each passing year, sending out messages to other woman to live their best lives, openly, happily, and confidently.

As Nina reached her midlife years, she realized that it was living a very different life from the one she had been living and the one that she had imagined. She calls this period a “midlife renaissance” and felt compelled to share her journey with other women. Nina’s overall blogging goal is similar to mine…to create a welcoming community of like minded women who are guided by their hearts as we navigate our way through this often confusing period of life.

joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

Nina addresses topics such as exercise, beauty, mental and physical health, and of course, fashion, all with the midlife woman in mind. She is also a recent empty nester and a wonderful resource for transitioning through this challenging period of life as a parent. I have learned much from this lovely woman over the years from style tips to menopause management and I feel blessed to count her among my group of great blogger friends.

If you do not already follow Nina, you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest. Or you can subscribe to her blog, Sharing a Journey.

joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

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Ali is a 35 year old widow, mother, and nursing professor who is rediscovering herself in a way that makes her feel sexy, smart, kind, and confident. She is currently in 4th place in the quarterfinals of this contest, just a few steps away from winning the grand prize and changing her life forever. While every woman deserves this chance at rediscovery, right now is Ali’s chance and she can use our help. Just click here to vote…it is as easy as that! (Voting ends on July 16). Thank you so much in advance.

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
joggers, blazer, fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

Outfit Details: Joggers and Blazer-Thrifted / Tee Shirt and Scarf (Belt)-Target / Shoes-Kohl’s / Bag-Charming Charlie / Necklace-Charlotte Russe / Earrings-Old

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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