Like us, you probably have a stack of leggings in your closet waiting to be paired with the rest of your wardrobe in fresh ways. That’s where legging-loving celebrities and models come in. Comfort has undoubtedly been a priority over the last couple of years, as seen in the outfits of It girls everywhere, which will surely provide plenty of inspiration for wearing leggings in the future.
For example, Sofia Richie went with an all-black look consisting of a cropped hoodie and high-waisted leggings, and Karlie Kloss dressed things up with leather leggings, a blazer, and ankle boots. No matter where you like to wear leggings, you’re sure to find a few outfit ideas among this roundup. Check out the looks, along with our legging-outfit tips ahead.
On Kendall Jenner: Alo Yoga Thrill Seeker Shrug ($52), Airlift Intrigue Bra ($58), and High-Waist Airbrush Leggings ($88) . While wearing leggings and a sports bra for a workout may be a purely practical choice, the light layer you throw on top to go to and from the gym leaves some room for a styling choice. In the past, celebs often reached for a cropped hoodie but with athleisure getting sleeker in recent years, shrugs like Jenner’s are becoming a go-to addition to leggings.
On Olivia Wilde: Adidas Ultraboot Sneakers ($180). Going through celebrity street style images from 5 to 10 years ago and you’ll spot a fair share of distressed and vintage tees which stars wore with everything from denim cutoff shorts to, yes, leggings. Such a simple combo like a T-shirt and classic leggings will never die, but we’ve noticed how the grungier tees of yore are being replaced with plain non-distressed styles.
On Hailey Bieber: TnAction Mini Bra ($38) and Atmosphere Flare Leggings ($78); Prada Shearling Sandals ($1070); The Row Iris Bag ($1190); Balenciaga Sunglasses. Who remembers the era of color-block leggings? Plenty of brands were making them and even more A-listers were after them. So while classic black leggings haven’t gone anywhere, celebs who like a trendier look (ahem, Hailey Bieber and Emma Chamberlain) are now opting for flared leggings as the non-basic leggings du jour.
On Jasmine Tookes: Ugg Super Mini Boots ($140). Legging outfits definitely depend on where you’re wearing them. For traveling or running errands, it’s all about keeping things as polished as you can make leggings seem. Layering on a duster coat used to be the go-to way to add some polish but now it’s all about the matching set, whether it be a tank or bra that matches the leggings for one cohesive outfit.
On Bella Hadid: Yummie bodysuit; Salomon XT-4 Sneakers ($163). Who knew socks of all things would become so trendy, but lo and behold white crew socks are a fixture in the legging outfits of It girls like Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber. Forget your no-show styles and grab a pair of tall socks that intentionally slouch down around the ankle. They’re sporty, a little retro, and 100% outfit-making.
On Lori Harvey: Re/Done x Levi’s Cropped Denim Jacket; Lululemon Align Leggings ($98); Bottega Veneta the Chain Pouch Bag; Hermes Chypre Sandals ($875). While I was looking back through the archives to research for this story, I was surprised to see how many celebs used to love wearing ankle boots with their leggings over the past decade since the pairing feels a little off in the present-day. When they’re not wearing sneakers? Celebs are slipping into a pair of comfy slide sandals with leggings and a casual top—it’s an ideal combo for a Pilates class or coffee run.
On Kaia Gerber: FP Movement Hit the Slopes Fleece Jacket ($148); Nike Free Metcon 4 Training Shoes ($120). The bomber jackets that ruled the 2016-2017 era may be coming back in style in 2022, but funny enough celebs aren’t styling them with in their sporty outfits with leggings as they used to in those years. Instead, hiking style fleece jackets are taking the lead and they lend a more outdoorsy feel when married to basic leggings.
On Hailey Bieber: Prada Puffer Coat ($2425); Alo Yoga Alosoft Leggings ($108); New Balance x Aime Leon Dore 550 Sneakers. Since leggings and sneakers are the pairing that always makes sense, it’s no surprise that the celebs would opt for the sneaker trends of the moment. Right now, that means retro and sporty styles by the likes of New Balance and Salomon.
Next, the popular shoe trend that actually looks so chic with classic leggings.
