Dig deeper in your wardrobe to find those leggings from years before, as those comfy almost-tights are making their grand return this season. It’s been a long time coming seeing those sporty bike shorts dominating in the summer street style looks. But don’t be mistaken, the leggings came back, but not the 2008’s fashion.
To avoid looking boring, borrow the ideas from street style looks. Stirrups, slit hems, 70’s patterns, pairings with haute couture blazers and overcoats. Whatever your fantasy allows, do it.
With colder weather around, we are now in leg-covering season. Let’s discuss what are updated do’s and don’ts for leggings nowadays.
Follow Blair Waldorf’s Important Advice to Avoid Fashion Faux Pas…
“Leggings are not pants!” said Queen B of the Upper East Side, and justly so. Choose your leggings outfits wisely, so your top is long enough to cover your buttocks at least to the mid thighs. This will save you from unplanned exhibition of your underwear and create a finished look for your outfit.
Otherwise, you may parade around as a person, who forgot to put your skirt on – happens to the best of us but is easily avoidable.
Perfect matches for classic leggings
Leggings have a slick clingy silhouette that should be balanced out by a more voluminous top, if you don’t want to look like a teen girl. Here are some ideas of perfect pairing with leggings for your inspiration:
· Bulky knitted sweater – you can put a belt on for more feminine look
· Oversized blazer – this pairs well for evening outfits with more silky textures and festive jewelry
· Long shirt – take more thick and starchy ones to create a perfect smart casual look for relaxed office days
· Mini dress – something that you wouldn’t wear on its own in a sane mind, becomes perfectly modest with tight leggings under it.
· Trench or coat – it’s a perfect way to style long upper wear with leggings with sweater and sneakers
· As for shoes, riding or chelsea boots are the most popular options, but you can easily choose super trendy square sole sandals or mules
I’d be honest with you – with lockdowns and work from home I’ve got used to wearing leggings and ancient T-shirt writing on a sofa for my job at Aussiessay. But it’s about time to dress up the outfits and choose smarter looks.
Exceptions Would Make You Trendy
Yes, some leggings are better than others. Designers have come a long way since the 2000s (with a few time-travels to the 70’s), so leggings are not just black tights without soles or things you grab for gym anymore. New generation of leggings are either statement ones, or those looking more like pants.
So, what is a hot trend if not the leggings with stirrups or split hem? Trendsetters all over the world took those smart-looking pairs to streets instigating the unrestrainable desire to buy one of those ourselves. If you’re new to this game, read on to know how to style this hot potato of a trend.
Show those Stirrups
If your mum is sincerely confused why anyone would show off something meant to be concealed with shoes, you’re on the right track fashionwise. For some visual aid show her Victoria Beckham’s looks in leggings.
This fashion icon pairs them with very open stiletto shoes. Even more, Victoria has a secret hack on how to make everyone see those stirrups. She puts them OVER the shoe soles. Worth a try, if it guarantees such a fancy look.
Bare the Skin
Pants with split hem are on top this year, so everyone would own one eventually. Leggings with split hem by default look closer to pants due to firmer fabric. The most difficult part would be choosing a front or side split for your best looks.
Cool thing about slit hem leggings is that they can easily become an important item in your basic wardrobe. You can pair them with high heels, silk top and statement jewelry to have an impressive evening attire. Or put your favorite sneakers on with an oversize sweater to create a perfect smart casual or sport chic outfit.
Statement Leggings for the Braves
You can find a lot of fun leggings in shops as bright patterned designs are quite trendy too. Of course, not everyone could pull it off. But definitely try it if you dare.
The main styling advice for such bright clothes – go neutral with other pieces of your outfit. Great pairings include plain shirts, overcoats, preppy style tops. You’d be happy to be an eye catcher but not an eyesore.
Friendly tip – browse some looks for inspiration before shopping for accent leggings. If you suspect being self-conscious attracting too much attention to your lower regions, better opt for more low-key details like stirrups or slit hem.
Clothes for yoga class become acceptable for casual and even smart outfits. How cool is that?! Follow the basic rules but dare to go bold with accent forms or colors. Choose your style, consider unexpected pairing and chic shoes to spruce your dusty gym leggings. It’s a great way to feel comfy and attractive at the same time.
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