Leggings don't exactly have the best reputation for being chic but don't count them out completely. When styled the right way, the comfortable alternative to pants can make for the perfect casual weekend outfit or even a night out look when done in leather. But the question is: how do you wear them without looking like you've just emerged from a 4-hour Netflix binge? Take note from these A-list ladies who've mastered the art of wearing leggings as pants—and still manage to look chic while doing so.
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The Cool Tourist
Elsa Hosk ties a denim jacket around her waist, adding a an edge to her white tee, leggings and sneakers.
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Top It Off
Take note from Chrissy Teigen and upgrade a simple white tank and black leggings by topping off the look with a sheer duster jacket and wide-brim hat.
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Old School Cool
Bella Hadid keeps it casual by styling her leggings with a cropped Tommy Jeans sweatshirt, aviators, a Givenchy bag and high-top sneakers.
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Model Off-Duty
The staple model off-duty look works even if you're not a runway regular, all you need is a leather moto jacket, white tee, leggings and sneakers à la Kendall Jenner.
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The Bad Gal Way
Take a page from Riri's style book and pair an oversized concert tee, dad hat and sneakers with a pair of basic leggings.
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Jet Set Go
Keep your airport attire comfortable without looking frumpy by opting for a pair of cropped leggings (bonus points for zipper details) to pair with a loose, flowy top, oversized scarf and luxe bag.
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Luxe Leather
Opt for a pair of leather leggings to dress up the look for day or night as spotted on Shay Mitchell.
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Post-Workout
Make your gym look last all day by adding a chic parka and mini bag to tote.
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Seeing Spots
Add a touch of animal print in the form of a leopard coat à la Kate Moss to glam up black cotton leggings.
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Bomber Dot Com
Whether you're actually going to the gym or simply dressing like it, a bomber jacket layered over a tee and leggings is a quick way to achieve Gigi Hadid's cool, off-duty look.
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A for Athleisure
Go full-on athleisure in a pair of adidas workout leggings and cropped sweatshirt for a cool, laidback look.
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High Gloss
Miranda Kerr makes liquid leggings look polished by styling them with an olive leather moto jacket, white tee and Hermés bag.
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Prints Please
Elevate a pair of patterned leggings by styling with leather booties, a turtleneck and moto jacket.
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Airport Bound
Embrace sweater weather with an oversized turtleneck paired with classic black leggings for a casual weekend or travel-friendly look.
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Crop It Like It's Hot
Keep the look polished by pairing with a cropped top, duster trench jacket and leather boots.
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As a fashion enthusiast with a deep understanding of style and trends, I can confidently say that mastering the art of wearing leggings is not only about comfort but also about creating a chic and fashionable ensemble. The evidence lies in the impeccable choices made by A-list celebrities who have effortlessly incorporated leggings into their outfits, proving that this wardrobe staple can be elevated to a high-fashion status.
Let's break down the concepts used in the article, showcasing how these celebrities have transformed leggings into stylish and chic ensembles:
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The Cool Tourist (Elsa Hosk):
- Style: Tying a denim jacket around the waist.
- Components: White tee, leggings, sneakers, denim jacket.
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Top It Off (Chrissy Teigen):
- Style: Adding a sheer duster jacket and wide-brim hat.
- Components: White tank, black leggings, sheer duster jacket, wide-brim hat.
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Old School Cool (Bella Hadid):
- Style: Cropped Tommy Jeans sweatshirt, aviators, Givenchy bag, high-top sneakers.
- Components: Leggings, cropped sweatshirt, aviators, Givenchy bag, high-top sneakers.
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Model Off-Duty (Kendall Jenner):
- Style: Leather moto jacket, white tee, sneakers.
- Components: Leather leggings, white tee, sneakers.
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The Bad Gal Way (Rihanna):
- Style: Oversized concert tee, dad hat, sneakers.
- Components: Basic leggings, oversized concert tee, dad hat, sneakers.
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Jet Set Go:
- Style: Cropped leggings with zipper details, loose, flowy top, oversized scarf, luxe bag.
- Components: Cropped leggings with zipper details, loose top, oversized scarf, luxe bag.
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Luxe Leather (Shay Mitchell):
- Style: Leather leggings.
- Components: Leather leggings.
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Post-Workout:
- Style: Chic parka and mini bag.
- Components: Leggings, chic parka, mini bag.
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Seeing Spots (Kate Moss):
- Style: Leopard coat.
- Components: Black cotton leggings, leopard coat.
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Bomber Dot Com (Gigi Hadid):
- Style: Bomber jacket layered over a tee and leggings.
- Components: Bomber jacket, tee, leggings.
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A for Athleisure:
- Style: Adidas workout leggings, cropped sweatshirt.
- Components: Adidas workout leggings, cropped sweatshirt.
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High Gloss (Miranda Kerr):
- Style: Liquid leggings with an olive leather moto jacket, white tee, Hermés bag.
- Components: Liquid leggings, olive leather moto jacket, white tee, Hermés bag.
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Prints Please:
- Style: Pairing patterned leggings with leather booties, a turtleneck, and moto jacket.
- Components: Patterned leggings, leather booties, turtleneck, moto jacket.
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Airport Bound:
- Style: Oversized turtleneck with classic black leggings.
- Components: Oversized turtleneck, classic black leggings.
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Crop It Like It's Hot:
- Style: Pairing leggings with a cropped top, duster trench jacket, and leather boots.
- Components: Leggings, cropped top, duster trench jacket, leather boots.
These expertly curated styles demonstrate that leggings can be versatile, ranging from casual to high-end fashion when paired with the right accessories and clothing items. The evidence of celebrities effortlessly donning these looks serves as a testament to the transformative power of leggings in the world of fashion.
