How Fashion Girls Are Wearing Leggings This Fall
Regardless of which side of the "leggings as pants" debate you land on, one thing's for certain: The ultra-comfortable, versatile, and once strictly for-the-gym bottoms (or, at least, some iteration of them) are here to stay for the long haul. A good pair of leggings acts as the perfect base with which to build any type of outfit, so it's easy to see why they've become such a staple. Most recently, fashion girls have been incorporating the comfy bottoms into their more casual daytime fall ensembles—outfits that, once you see them, may just convince you to try wearing leggings as pants stat.
Ahead, see this season's best casual outfits with leggings that are as stylish as they are comfortable and practical. From teaming the stretchy bottoms with an oversize checked coat to pairing them with another practical wardrobe staple that's been gaining popularity the past few season—we're talking about the dear windbreaker—the below looks will certainly change the way you think about (and wear) leggings in cool weather. Read on to see the best looks and shop our must-have fall leggings.
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Eva Thomas is a senior editor at InStyle, with nearly 10 years of experience as a fashion journalist. She has worked in fast-paced newsrooms, covering everything from the latest fashion trends to notable beauty launches. When she's not experimenting with bold fashion trends, trying on clothes for her Nordstrom fitting room series, sharing style hacks, or testing new skin care devices, she’s busy tracking down the best celebrity looks, interviewing trend and beauty experts, or texting her mom about her favorite new products. Eva’s conversational writing style makes her a go-to for fun, informative advice—think of her as your in-the-know BFF who’s always ready to share her expertise on all things fashion, beauty, and celebrity.