How to Wear Leggings
Learn how to wear leggings and look fashionable with these tips.
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You Will Need
- Ankle length, opaque, dark-hued leggings
- Loose-fitting blouses, tops, and tees
- A tunic
- A dress
- A jacket
- A miniskirt
- Flats, sandals, boots, or platform shoes
- A belt (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Choose shade
Choose ankle-length, opaque, black, or dark-hued leggings to avoid looking like a fashion victim. There are lots of great fabrics and pattern choices, like lace, "wet look," or torn to personalize your look.
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Step 2
Create balance
Create balance by wearing loose fitting boyfriend-style t-shirts, flowing blouses, long sweaters, or roomy oxfords. Tight on top and tight on bottom looks trashy.
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Remember – leggings aren't pants. Make sure your top is long enough to cover your hips.
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Step 3
Wear with tunics
Wear leggings with tunics for a casual, bohemian look. A colorful, printed top becomes the focus with a pair of simple black leggings.
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Step 4
Pair with a dress
Pair leggings with a dress, which can be fitted for a sleeker look, or with a voluminous skirt for a more casual vibe.
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Cinch your dress with a skinny belt to create an elegant silhouette while elongating your legs.
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Step 5
Top with a jacket
Top your leggings with a jacket. Hip-length jackets are flattering, as are embellished jackets, like a fashionable military jacket.
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Step 6
Slip on under a miniskirt
Slip them on under a miniskirt. This not only looks fashionable and current but comes in handy if your miniskirt is a bit too short for you to feel comfortable in.
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Step 7
Wear the right shoes
Complement your leggings with the right shoes. Flats, boots, sling backs, and pumps always look great. The more fashion forward can opt for funky, high-heeled platform shoes.
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