There is a very specific balance required for a dog walking outfit. It needs to be comfortable enough for a proper walk, practical enough for leads, treats and muddy paws, but still nice enough that you don’t feel like you’ve completely surrendered to an old hoodie and whatever trainers were nearest the door.
The starting point for this look is the navy heart sweatshirt from Yours Clothing. It has enough detail to make it feel a bit more fun than a plain sweatshirt, but it is still easy enough to throw on and go. The darker colour also makes sense for dog walking, because this is not really the occasion for anything too precious.
It works really well with the light blue Yours jeans, which go up to a size 32. The slight flare gives them a bit more shape than a standard straight leg without going full seventies bell-bottom. They keep the outfit casual but still make it feel like you have actually put a look together rather than just grabbed the first thing in the wardrobe.
Over the top, the long navy coat adds warmth without changing the relaxed feel of the outfit. It goes up to 5XL, which is particularly useful for layering because coats can very quickly become uncomfortable once you add a sweatshirt underneath. The longer length is also ideal for colder dog walks when standing around waiting for someone to finish sniffing the same patch of grass for five solid minutes.
The white trainers are wide fit, which makes them a much more practical choice for walking. They keep the whole outfit looking fresh and sporty without feeling too heavy, and they work nicely against the darker navy pieces.
Then there is the bum bag, which is probably the most practical part of the whole outfit. It comes with an extender, making it much more plus size friendly, and it gives you somewhere to put your phone, keys, dog treats and all the little bits you do not want to carry in your hands while also trying to manage a lead.
The blue cap finishes everything off nicely. It adds another casual layer, works with the navy colour palette and is also useful on those mornings when doing anything meaningful with your hair is very much not happening.
This is one of those outfits that is built around real life. It is warm, comfortable and easy to move in, but still feels pulled together enough for grabbing a coffee afterwards, popping into the shops, or accidentally turning a twenty minute dog walk into an hour because the dog had other plans.
