Ah, leggings. Over the past few years, the stretchy trousers have dominated Kim Kardashian West's wardrobe and even taken over sales of jeans. While we've loved black, stirrup and cropped leggings, there's one type that has just taken a dive in popularity and another that's on its way up. According to retail analysts at Edited, traditional shops have upped their stock of plain and block-coloured leggings with a 29% increase at the end of 2017 in preparation for the upsurge in 2018. And if you're thinking that the athleisure trend is about to die, think again. Edited also revealed that activewear saw a 136% increase from 2016 to 2017, with predictions it's going to continue to grow. So while you can jump on Kim KW's sheer trend and stick to your favourite black leggings, we suggest you keep scrolling to see the best leggings to buy now.
Great for working out; great for brunch.
We could imagine wearing these with a blazer.
Related: Summer 2018 Fashion Trends: The Only Looks You Need to Know
Block-coloured leggings are also set to be really popular. Invest in a pair from cool brand P.E Nation.
Leggings don't have to cost much—try Forever 21 for a cool black-and-grey pair.
Purple is one of the biggest colours of 2018, so you get to hit two trends in one with these.
Just add trainers, and go.
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Chrissy Teigen Just Made This Outdated Legging-and-Boot Outfit Feel 2025 ReadyI'm influenced.
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Hailey Bieber Just Wore the Heel Trend That Makes Leggings Look So ClassySee for yourself.
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Sophie Turner's Two-Piece Airport Look Proves That She's a Travel ProShe gets it.
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Kendall Jenner Just Wore the 2024 Legging Trend That's Also Runway-ApprovedHers are $88.
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Gigi Hadid's Outfit Made Leggings Look More Elegant Than We Thought They CouldShe knows what she's doing.
