Previously once only associated with gym gear or lazy sofa days, leggings have come a long way in recent years. Now, the comfy basic can be worn in numerous ways in order to be part of your everyday uniform. If you wear with knee-high boots and a cosy knit, they'll be winter walk ready. Add trainers and a sweatshirt and you've got an on-the-go running errands ensemble. Go for heels and a shirt and you've nailed a laidback party look that you can use for any upcoming festive soirée.
Unsure how to put these tips into practice? Keep scrolling to see outfit builds that are ready for you to copy and paste, with something for every event in your busy diary. Because let's face it: We could all do with not having the stress of deciding what to wear every day now that it's getting chilly. So, without further ado, these are my favourite five different ways to wear humble black leggings. Enjoy!
1. Leggings + Jumper + Knee-High Boots
Style Notes: Leggings with flat knee-high boots always looks so chic. Add our favourite blazer and a timeless striped knit and you've got yourself the perfect cold-weather look.
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The cult knit is back for yet another year.
Arket's oversized blazers are a staple.
These thermal leggings are a winter saviour.
A staple in every jewellery box.
To wear with every outfit, all winter.
2. Leggings + Trench + Tall Boots
Style Notes: I just love how leggings look with heeled knee-highs. Wear yours with a beautiful grey roll-neck and a trench coat. I've opted for this stylish leather trench in a deep burgundy shade, which is one of my favourite winter hues.
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When temperatures drop even further, you could easily add a hidden layer with a thermal top underneath.
This is so buttery soft (it also comes in black).
These can also be unzipped at the bottom so you could also wear with loafers.
Stunning.
3. Leggings + Shirt + Heels
Style Notes: Leggings also work for the evening. Who knew? This stirrup pair will look so chic with an oversized shirt and a smattering of sparkly accessories. Layer under the It top of the moment, the Loewe tank.
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Do up a few of the buttons at the bottom so you just get a flash of the Loewe crop underneath.
Finally, the sold-out Loewe vest is back in stock!
Eighties stirrup leggings have made a return.
A party bag will put the whole high-low look together.
An easy way to wear a hint of sparkle.
4. Leggings + Sweatshirt + Trainers
Style Notes: Of course, you can't go wrong with leggings for the weekend. Add a slogan sweatshirt for a preppy touch and toughen it up with a cool biker jacket.
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Grab it in a size up for that super-slouchy fit.
Bikers are back, and we're pretty chuffed about it.
If you haven't tried Spanx legging yet, then you should.
These are so popular that they're tricky to track down, but of course, we found some.
5. Leggings + Bomber Jacket + Loafers
Style Notes: We've seen more and more influencers wear their leggings with loafers recently. Add an oversized bomber and a contrasting bright top for a casual look that still feels elevated.
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Pink goes well with khaki.
You can easily wear this under your winter coat, too.
You could also wear these to the gym.
This is perfect size everyday bag.
These will be as loved as the Prada loafers.
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