Chic leggings. Yes, those two words that can go together. Leggings previously fell into the loungewear or gym kit categories exclusively, worn only for errand running in or for weekends hibernating at home, but I’m here to tell you that these hardworking heroes deserve a new lease of life this season. I’ll admit, they’re pretty much my favourite wardrobe staple right now, thanks to the myriad ways to dress them up or down. Plus, we all know how comfy they are!
Wear them everywhere from a night out (see Camille and Marilyn for inspo) with heels or knee high boots and a sensational jacket. Or, use them as the base for the perfect weekend look, with cosy layers, chunky footwear and a coat.
Need some fresh inspo on what to wear your leggings with now? Well look no further, as I’ve scoured Instagram to uncover the other wardrobe staples that always look good with leggings. Scroll on to see my edit of the 5 fail-safe combinations that will take your outfits up a notch.
Style Notes: You can’t go wrong with an oversized knit and leggings, as Alexis proves. Keep colours neutral for extra polish.
Style Notes: Stripes also look super chic with a stirrup or flared legging. Make like Grece and loafers for a further Parisian twist.
The perfect cashmere jumper.
Size up in this Parisian-inspired half zip to get that cool, relaxed feel.
Wear with leggings, leathers, denim and skirts.
Yes, you read that right. Cashmere blend leggings.
Style Notes: Denim shirts and stirrup leggings might just be my new favourite combo. Note how Laura has added heels to make this look work for the evening, too.
If you like a classic raw denim with no added stretch then this Frame style should be on your radar.
You can’t go wrong with a denim shirt from Levi’s, there’s a reason it’s a bestseller.
This option comes with a matching jean, if you’re a fan of the double denim look.
I love the thick stretch-jersey fabric that in this Polo pair, which means these are a full coverage kinda legging.
Style Notes: Hannah always gets it right. Note the chocolate brown shade of her puffer, which makes her outfit feel so on trend. I’ll be recreating this look over the weekend for sure.
Made from a alternative to real leather the Okobor fabric has a recycled backing, plus the tobacco colour is TDF.
The whole Who What Wear team agrees, Arket’s puffers are some of the best around.
This khaki mid-length style is both practical and stylish.
Look out for the high-rise elasticated waist-band that sits flat against the body for on this flattering option.
Style Notes: When it comes to knee-high boots, take a leaf out of Camille’s book and pick a pair with a slight sheen. Add a jacket (whether it’s a biker, cropped woollen style or blazer) and amazing earrings and you’re set!
Style Notes: I can’t stop thinking about Marilyn’s legging look. I’ll be copying it ASAP.
H&M always gets boots so right.
Jimmy Choo make some of the best boots out there.
Anyone else low key obsessed with the idea of a faux croc knee high right now?
These ribbed wool leggings, made from traceable wool don’t cha know, have moisture wicking properties so they retain their shape and keep you cosy at the same time. Boom.
Style Notes: Chrissy adds various stylish touches to her leggings but her blazer is the hero here. Add ballet pumps, boots or trainers plus a great bag for an put together ‘fit.
Style Notes: There’s something oh so chic about this all-black ensemble. Size up in your blazer to ensure you can get cosy layers underneath.
The team’s most loved blazer.
Part of the COS Atelier collection, this is one of the best blazers I’ve found on the high street.
This blazer looks so good IRL, grab it in a size up.
I can vouch that these keep their shape and hold you in all the right places.
