January 24th, 2016 by Jennifer Beile Leggings as Pants: 5 Ways to Wear the Trend
Leggings have a special place in my heart and closet, but only recently have they become acceptable to wear as pants in the fashion world. It started with the athleisure trend; leggings were being worn as bottoms outside the house and without going to a gym. We then began seeing more and more high-quality leggings produced, ones thick enough to not show everything underneath! Now leggings as pants are trending and can be worn for so many occasions… and to be honest, I kind of love it! Check out some of my favorite ways to wear leggings as pants below.
1. Play Up the Athleisure Look
Wear a tee, bomber, and sneakers with your leggings for that cool girl street style look.
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2. Leather is Better
Opt for a pair of leather leggings and dress them up with a blouse, jacket and heels.
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3. Go Oversized
A general rule for wearing leggings is to make sure you’re covered up with a longer top. Although I’m here to tell you to break the rules (just make sure you have opaque leggings!), the oversized look is still flattering.
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4. Keep it Trendy
Play up a funky trend on top with a statement coat, fun sweater, or colors and textures to keep your look current.
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5. It’s All in the Details
Small details like ankle zippers, texture, and panels will up your leggings game.
