Our lifestyles are ever more mobile and we are looking for clothing that is comfortable, functional but yet stylish. I am finding that I spend a lot of time wearing leggings from my workouts, travel and working from home. I love how the versatility works for me. There is the danger that women will abuse the privilege of this comfort by choosing the wrong ways to wear them hence risking looking cheap and classless. We don’t ever want to look that way, do we.? Today we are giving you some tips on how to wear your leggings but keep the integrity of your look.
Do’s and Don’ts When Wearing Leggings
- If wearing as an outfit that is NOT an athleisure look then make sure that you wear a top or cardigan that covers your bootie.
- Make sure the weight of the fabric is thick enough so that it doesn’t expose our girlie parts like your crack and your front crotch. ( sorry to be so explicit, but it is a real issue with some women) Check out my photo in the blue sweater and legging standing in front of the Tahoe. This is a good example and even though the fabric is thick enough, I would normally not tuck the sweater into my legging. I hate that photo but it does get the point across…..right?
- Never wear a spiky platform with your leggings…..TRASHY!! A pump is ok if you are wearing a longer tunic style shirt dress, cardigan or top over it.
- Don’t wear a midriff sports bra outside of the gym or home without a jacket, sweater or top.
How To Wear Your Leggings
- I love the sneaker trend with your legging and an athleisure bomber jacket. The track style is a huge trend right now, so see photo below.
- A legging works great with an over-the-knee boot or bootie and again it depends on your topper as how the whole look comes together.
- Flip flops or a wedge sandal is a great spring and summer option with leggings, but ladies look out for all of those unsightly things we have been talking about.
- Elevate your look with a dressy jacket or blazer.
- Wear with an oversized T-Shirt and sneakers.
- Wear with a pretty blouse for a more streetworthy look.
- If you have a weird shaped butt then cover it up with a wonderful tunic or duster.
Just in case you don’t know, Spanx is doing an amazing line of leggings. They are no longer just a traditional shape wear company. They are branching out but still offering their unique technology that translates into a more slimmer you.
I also love Terez for colorful leggings, this basic legging by Zella from Nordstrom is one of my favorites.
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IN CONCLUSION
Wear your leggings but if you are headed out and you want your leggings to be a fashion statement, then remember a few rules and take a moment to think about how you come across to others. Your style, so claim it with a few rules to remember.
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Good advice Sheshe! Your long thin legs always look great in leggings! Love your style. Us girls with short, stocky legs… this is a little harder look to achieve and look classy.. not to mention if you have a long torso… you need an Extra Long tunic to cover the “parts!”