Temperatures are plummeting, leaves are falling: the winter is about to arrive! One of the top priorities for winter dressing is staying warm and looking fashionable at the same time. It’s easy to wear your favourite jeans, boots, and knitwear combination, but it may be nice to try something else. Something different. Something unexpected. Enter leggings! Leggings are a hybrid of pants and tights, making these bottoms perfect to wear in chillier temperatures. Leggings are super versatile and comfortable. And this winter, it’s all about comfort! Why would you wear pants if you could look comfy and polished in leggings? If you’re wondering how to style your leggings, so you can wear them in the winter: here are 14 ways to wear leggings and look super stylish and fashionable.
Wearing leggings in the winter: the do’s and don’ts
As with any fashion staple, there are ways to wear them well, and ways to absolutely not wear them. And this really goes for leggings. To keep you from looking like a fashion faux-pas, we’ve listed some do’s and don’ts on how to wear leggings in the winter and look polished.
Do’s
- Leggings are perfect for layering. This will bring more pieces into the equation that you may have thought were not wearable in chillier temps. Try pairing basic leggings with a wrap skirt for instance.
- Pair your leggings with a statement coat or jumper, and loafers or trainers. This outfit is easy to put together, and you’ll look effortlessly chic.
- Get cosy with chunky oversized knits. Undoubtedly this is the most comfortable outfit you can wear, while still looking chic.
- Wear the right pair. All leggings are created equally, but that doesn’t mean they are the same. The key to looking polished in leggings is to wear the right one. Stay away from leggings that are too sheer -you don’t want your underwear to show-, and too tight -you’ll look bigger than you really are-.
- Wear long tops. Leggings are tight, that’s a fact we can’t deny. It’s not against the law to wear leggings with a crop top, but pairing your leggings with a long top that covers your lower half is much more flattering. On anyone.
Don’ts
- Wear leggings with the wrong shoes. A lot of styles go well with leggings, like trainers, loafers, and boots. Generally, high heels look amazing, but they don’t go well with leggings. Your risk going down the Jersey Shore lane if you combine high heels and leggings.
- Leggings are not trousers. No matter how toned your physique is, wearing tight bottoms (aka leggings) with a short shirt or top is way too revealing. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with showing skin, but showing too much downgrades any look.
How to wear leggings in the winter: 14 x styling inspiration
Now you know all the do’s and don’ts when it comes to wearing leggings, but you may need some styling inspo for wearing the hybrid bottoms in the winter. Here are 14 easy and cute winter leggings outfits that look good on anyone.
#1 Leggings with a long coat
This outfit is super polished, comfy and so easy to style! Simply put on a pair of black leggings, a black knit and a long coat in a contrasting colour. White trainers finish your outfit.
#2 Leggings with a shacket and Dr. Martens
For a comfy and fashionable ensemble, pair your leggings with shacket and Dr. Martens. It’s the perfect outfit for running errands.
#3 Leggings with an oversized knit and trainers
This outfit is cute, fun and easy-going. The oversized knit balances out the tight leggings. Simply finish your outfit with a pair of white trainers and you’re good to go.
#4 Leggings with a cardigan and flats
All you need are a white T-shirt, a knitted cardigan and leggings. The flat shoes polish the comfy outfit.
#5 Leggings with Converse All Stars trainers
On warmer winter days, Converse All Stars trainers are perfect to wear with leggings and a maxi coat. A gorgeous -designer- handbag finishes the outfit.
#6 Leggings with a cropped jumper
Who said that you couldn’t pair cropped tops with leggings? A white button-down layered under the cropped jumper perfectly balances the outfit. We love it!
#7 Leggings with boots
J’adore! Supertight (faux) leather leggings look amazing when paired with an oversized roll neck and boots. Simply beautiful.
#8 Leggings with ankle boots
Ankle boots go with every outfit. For the perfect off-duty look, wear leggings with an oversized knit and ankle boots. You don’t need anything else to look effortlessly amazing.
#9 Leggings with a white button-down and brogues
Such an appealing outfit! All you have to do to get this look is wear a white blouse with black leggings. Layer a round neck jumper over it, put on a pair of brogues for a polished look et voila, you’re done!
#10 Leggings and Ugg boots
No matter what people say: Ugg boots never go out of style. They are super comfy and perfect to wear on colder days!
#11 Leggings with a beanie
For a fun, easy-going, and comfy look on cooler wintery days, simply pair your leggings with an oversized knit and a beanie.
#12 Leggings with a denim jacket
On warmer winter days, black leggings with a white shirt and a baseball hat are your go-to. The denim jacket finishes your outfit.
#13 Leggings with a blazer
This outfit is super polished and très chique. Wear your leggings the French way: pair (faux) leather leggings with a black roll neck and a black blazer for the ultimate comfy yet stylish look.
#14 All black in leggings with a knit and high heels
Black never goes out of style! Pair you leggings with a black knit, black heels and black accessories.
