Temperatures Down, Leggings On: 7 Elevated Ways to Wear the Cozy-Weather Staple

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If there's one thing you can count on to be a universally loved cold-weather staple, it's a simple pair of black leggings. Beloved both by Hailey Bieber and sleepy editors who can't function without their morning coffee after an all-nighter, the chic yet cozy item can feel surprisingly hard to wear, especially if you're looking for an outfit that doesn't resemble pajamas.

Now that fall is kicking into high gear and Ugg-boot season is here, it's only fair to maximize our fresh closets with a timeless pair of black leggings. Trust us—if you style your favorite pair like the fashion people below, no one will suspect you slept in them.

Below, browse some of our favorite fall legging outfit ideas and shop our editors' tried-and-true pairs.

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How to style: tank top, wide belt, slingbacks, and leggings

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How to style: 2000s-era sunglasses, leather flight jacket, and leggings

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How to style: sherpa-lined jacket, knee-high boots, oversize tote, and leggings

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How to style: oversize sweatshirt, running shoes, slouchy socks, and leggings

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How to style: heeled mules, white T-shirt, tweed jacket, and cropped leggings

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How to style: Ugg boots, puffer coat, beanie, and leggings

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How to style: riding boots, leggings, oversize blazer, and slouchy sweater

Assistant Shopping Editor
Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the emergence of jorts (or jean shorts for the uninitated). At Who What Wear, Ana is responsible for delivering smart, insightful, personality-driven shopping guides and trend features for a digital-first generation.

Before joining Who What Wear, Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)