Yes, Fashion People Love Leggings—5 Chic Ways to Style Them for Winter
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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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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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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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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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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Next Up: 7 Winter Wardrobe Staples to Carry You Through the Cold Snap
Opening Images: @nlmarilyn @symphonyofsilk
Harriet Davey is a freelance fashion editor who has been part of Who What Wear's extended team since 2017. She previously worked in print at Look magazine and has since worked across print, digital and social for many other titles, including British Vogue, Stylist, Grazia, Refinery29 and Marie Claire. Also a stylist, Harriet has had the pleasure of producing cover shoots and editorials along with commercial shoots for brands including Boux Avenue, Watches of Switzerland, Benefit Cosmetics and Revolution. To add to this, Harriet also works in live TV styling for ITV’s This Morning.
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