If there’s one trend that’s reigned supreme all season”especially in the celeb world”it’s leggings. Seriously. Turn to just about every major street style star (cue Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin) and you're bound to spot a cool pair of the stretchy pants. We love leggings as much as anyone, but, when it comes to styling your favorite pair, as with any fashion staple, there’s actually an art to pulling off the look in the best, most forward way possible.
Whether paired with a cute tee on the weekends, on pimped with some biker-cool chic details, in a stirrup silhouette or full of punchy prints, here are some dos and don’ts of wearing leggings.
Everyone loves the athleisure-inspired, casual look with leggings, but don’t be afraid to dress up your favorite pair for a more formal event. Think Selena Gomez and go for heels and a blouse. Nevertheless, generally speaking, it’s best to avoid wearing leggings for a job interview or , and formal settings. You can even spice things up by going for a pair of pleather or leather leggings, a statement necklace and a fitted blazer.
While ankle boots and heels work with leggings, many celebs choose sneakers for a more laid-back vibe ala Gigi Hadid. Want to throw in some colour or crazy prints? Pair patterned leggings with basic shirts like white, black or any other solid color. And never ever throw on a crop top with your spandex skinnies... that '90s workout video look is better left in the past.
A classic, opaque black pair of leggings is a must have in every wardrobe. And while these may always seem like a safe bet, more athletic styles with ribbed details, besides being celeb-favorites (think Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin), look pretty cool to boot.
Also, keep your ensemble current by pairing your leggings with on-trend finds like a crop top and bomber jacket. This is the simplest way to ensure your outfit is on point.
You can wear them with a button-down long shirt belted around the waist or with a long blazer to create a sharp and classy look that's still very comfortable.
While most can be broken, it is pretty safe to say that leggings, in almost all cases, should be paired with tops long enough to cover the buttocks. It's just more flattering that way. However, if you must wear them alone, try to find leggings that are as thick as jeggings so they give you a more compact look. Also, tops that are longer in the back also look nice when paired with this silhouette.
Leggings should fall just above the ankle”anything shorter automatically creates a stinted silhouette by cutting you off at the shin.
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The sale of leggings is now more than jeans. According to a market share study done by Slice Intelligence, in the last year alone leggings orders have grown by 41%. Denim orders, meanwhile, have only grown by 3% over the same period.
