If we had to choose a set of characteristics that an easy outfit would entail, leggings and all black are two shoo-ins. Whether you're a girl averse to color or you just like to don a through-and-through dark outfit on occasion, you're probably aware that all-black everything can start to get a little boring. Additionally, if you love leggings, you're probably on a constant search for outfits that make leggings acceptable as pants.
Being fully aware of these two sartorial predicaments, we made it our mission to seek out six black legging outfit formulas that are polished, comfortable, and anything but boring. Included in the mix are both casual and dressier options, and every one of them makes leggings perfect pant options (i.e., no crop tops in sight).
Since the busy holiday season is basically upon us, do yourself a favor and pin these outfit ideas for the next time you have nothing to wear. (We’re especially keen on comfortable all-black legging outfits for travel days.)
Shop the outfits below!
Leggings + Slip Dress + Leather Jacket + Platform Sandals
Shop: Madewell Knit Leggings ($25); H&M Dress With Lace ($60); Veda Jayne Classic Jacket ($990); Topshop Major Cross Strap Velvet Sandals ($52).
Leggings + Oversize Sweater + Combat Boots + Baseball Cap
Shop: Adidas Originals Trefoil Cap ($16); Patagonia Serenity Leggings ($59); & Other Stories Oversized Sparkling Knit Sweater ($85); Proenza Schouler Flat Boots ($960).
Leggings + Turtleneck Sweater + Loafers
Shop: Alo High Waist Moto Leggings ($114); Everlane The Ribbed Wool-Cashmere Turtleneck ($120); Gucci Jordaan Leather Loafers ($695).
Leggings + Tank + Duster + Ankle Boots
Shop: Zara Double-Sided Trousers ($50); Re/Done | Hanes Muscle Tee ($78); Topshop Velvet Pocket Duster Coat ($135); Acne Studios Jensen Patent-Leather Ankle Boots ($570).
Leggings + Hoodie + Oxfords
Shop: Aritzia Wilfred Free Daria Pants ($135); Comme des Garçons Play Red Heart Play Sweatshirt ($260); Loeffler Randall Jasper Tassel Oxfords ($395).
Stirrup Leggings + Sheer Top + Long Sleeveless Shirt + Mules
Shop: H&M Leggings with Stirrups ($25); Zara Tulle High Neck Top ($26); Zara Floral Embroidered Shirt ($70); Mansur Gavriel Backless Suede Pumps ($413).
Want more ideas? Check out six celebrity-inspired legging outfits.
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