Not Capris and Ballet Flats—Leggings Look Chicest in This Cut and With This Shoe
Confirmed: this is the coolest way to wear leggings and trainers in 2026.
Whilst a healthy portion of fashion people have started welcoming knee-grazing capri leggings into their summer wardrobes, call me a traditionalist—I’ve always found longer-line styles much chicer. My favourite of them all? In my book, it will always be flared leggings.
Far more elongating than the trending capri silhouette, these leggings sit somewhere between a classic legging and a tailored trouser, imparting a more refined feel that makes them surprisingly easy to weave into an everyday wardrobe.
Making a case for the trend this week, Sarah Pidgeon stepped out in Brisbane wearing a pair of flared leggings styled with chunky trainers. Rather than opting for the season’s go-to ballet flats, her footwear choice brought a sense of ease and practicality to the look.
Where capri leggings and ballet flats can visually cut across the leg, flared leggings paired with chunky trainers have the opposite effect, creating a longer, leaner line.
If you're as inspired by the look as I am, keep scrolling to shop the best flared leggings and chunky trainers below.
Shop Flared Leggings and Trainers:
Wear this with a black blouse for a sleek evening look.
These come in sizes XXS—4XL.
Style these with chunky trainers to get Sarah's look.
These also come in dark brown.
Salomon's trainers are a fashion person's favourites.
These also come in half sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.
Classic white trainers will never go out of style.
The chunky soles ensure a comfortable stride.
