"Black leggings might have formed the backbone of your off-duty wardrobe over the holidays, but if you just wore them for afternoon naps or, at a push, to get a takeaway coffee, you're missing their full potential. The street-style set doesn't use this item of clothing (purely) for exercise or work from home days. Instead, they wear black leggings not just on the streets but to fashion shows, letting their slimline second skins into circles more hallowed than, say, your sofa."
"It's fair to say this requires a rethink in terms of styling, but it's not complicated. Instead of loungewear-adjacent items such as cashmere hoodies or marl sweatshirts, think of your leggings as straight-legged jeans, levelling up the smart-factor ever-so-slightly by pairing them with, say, a leather jacket, a cable-knit jumper and knee-high boots or a sculptural blazer that contrasts with their streamlined cut on the leg."
"This outfit treats leggings rather like skinny jeans, letting them function as a second skin. In temperatures this cold, it's not a bad idea, especially if you buy a thermal or fleece-lined pair that will keep your limbs extra snug. The brown leather jacket is also a nice contrast with the black, proving the two neutrals can absolutely mix, while the cable-knit adds cosiness."
Black leggings have uses beyond exercise or loungewear, serving as a versatile foundation for elevated street-style outfits. Treat leggings like straight-legged or skinny jeans and pair them with tailored or textured pieces to raise formality. Recommended combinations include leather jackets with cable-knit jumpers, knee-high boots, sculptural peplum jackets, exaggerated sleeves, and sequined column skirts. Thermally lined or fleece-backed leggings provide warmth for colder temperatures. Keeping leggings simple while choosing statement cover-ups or contrasting silhouettes creates a balanced, fashion-forward look suitable for events like fashion shows. Mixing textures and unexpected pairings, from sequinned column skirts to sculptural peplums, maximises wardrobe options and suits both casual and show-ready contexts.
Read at www.elle.com
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