Oh, So This Is How Celebs Dress Up Leggings in 2019

When you think of the ideal legging outfit, ensembles featuring sweatshirts and sneakers probably come to mind. After all, the whole point of wearing the stretchy trousers is to be comfortable, and those coordinating athleisure staples help lean into that overall chill vibe. But actually, more and more people—especially celebrities—are wearing leggings as almost a skinny-jean replacement for their dressed-up vibes.
That's right, A-listers from Victoria Beckham to Kate Moss are pairing their leggings with blazers and ankle boots. TBH, I was kind of stunned to see this as a new It-girl uniform. But hey, how could you not be into an ensemble that's comfortable and sophisticated? Exactly. So with that, I'm showcasing how five celebs are elevating their leggings right now. Plus, I'm shopping the must-have staples to achieve each look as well.
Elevate stirrup leggings by wearing them over pointed boots with a buttoned blazer.
A velvet blazer pops even more with classic leggings, statement ankle boots and a leopard top.
Related: 6 Ways Celebrities Are Wearing Uggs and Leggings (That Are Still Stylish)
Leather leggings work with this look, paired with an animal-print blazer and stiletto boots.
Yes, leggings can feel incredibly sophisticated with a tailored blazer and knee-high boots.
Try an oversized blazer with your leggings and ankle boots for a forward vibe.
Next Up: 10 Cult Pieces the Street Style Set Are Wearing at Fashion Week

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 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 retailers 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.
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