5 Chic Staples That Look Effortless With Black Leggings

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If you were to list a few of the key staples in your wardrobe, there's a strong chance that tried-and-true black leggings would rank high up there. It makes perfect sense given the ease and versatility of that perfect pair. While you may already have basics you routinely wear with your leggings, there are a few modern selects the fashion crowd has been opting for that you might want to consider this year.

Below, you'll uncover the pieces that could easily become new go-tos of yours in 2023. As you'll see, the staples coming your way feel chic and effortless—a perfect match with leggings. Along with visual inspiration, you'll uncover shopping recommendations that feature the 2023 staples in question and fresh leggings if you need a new pair.

Striped Top

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It seems that every fashion person has continued embracing striped tops and sweaters recently, and the staple will continue holding strong this year. It's so versatile.

Tweed/Polished Jacket

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The beauty of a tweed or textured jacket is that it will bring an instantly elevated vibe to any look, including an ensemble with leggings. Effortlessly chic.

Bomber Jacket

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You can't deny the power of a modern bomber jacket in a looser shape or with retro design details to add that touch of cool to a look.

Relaxed Knit/Sweaterdress

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Keep comfy and forward by teaming a relaxed knit or even a knit dress with your trusty black leggings.

Quilted Jacket

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Quilted coats—especially oversize styles like this one from The Frankie Shop—reigned supreme in 2022 and will continue to in 2023 for those chic, effortless silhouettes.

Next, check out the best faux-leather leggings of the season.

Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.