Leggings have an unfair dangerous repute, in my view. 

We’re usually left feeling like we’re supposed to succeed in for one thing apart from leggings if we need to appear “put-together,” however why are we looking for an alternate if this feature is stretchy and comfy, AND we like how they appear on us, you realize?!

So, I’ve been considering, possibly we don’t have to really feel dangerous for reaching for our favourite pairs of black leggings as usually as we do. Maybe we simply want some contemporary inspiration in find out how to fashion them.

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Once I’m searching for a fast, simple outfit, leggings are an apparent selection. They’re the right companion to a busy mother life. And in case you’re curious…these lululemon leggings are positively a favourite of mine.

However as a substitute of throwing on my common ol’ tees that I really like so dearly, I’ve been reaching for just a few different outfit combos to assist make my seems to be really feel extra intentional.

These three outfits have been good for the delicate winter local weather of the place I reside in California, however they’ll be a tremendous possibility as we roll into spring too. 

Outfit Concept #1: Pair Your Leggings With A Slouchy Cardigan

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A slouchy cashmere cardigan paired with leggings is shockingly versatile, just because it’s simple to class the lookup with flats and jewellery, or maintain it informal with sneakers and your hair in a bun. Both method, you are feeling put-together in that cozy, cute sweater.

Boots are a enjoyable and simple method so as to add persona to a leggings outfit. Whereas ankle booties have been a preferred match to leggings in previous years, now it’s time to succeed in for one thing a bit of taller.

I personally love the thought of rocking this leggings-and-a-sweater outfit combo with tall wide-calf boots, and whereas these aren’t technically rain boots on my toes, the look could be stellar — and sensible — for spring with a pair of your go-to rubber boots.

sweater | tank | leggings | related boots | bag

Don’t really feel such as you’re restricted to a protracted cardigan if that’s not your choice. A cropped sweater that sits simply at or above the bum is one other nice possibility (sure, leggings are in truth pants).

Once I’m carrying a shorter sweater with leggings, I really like reaching for sneakers to elongate my legs within the outfit as a lot as attainable.

Match Notes: This cashmere cardigan from Jenni Kayne is definitely a prime merchandise in my closet and is definitely worth the funding. I’m carrying a big!

Outfit Concept #2: Substitute Your Outsized Tee With A Button-Down

Don’t get me improper, I nonetheless consider an outsized tee with leggings as essential outfit. It’s now a basic, if you’ll. However I don’t at all times really feel very stylish on this combo.

Once I need to really feel like I put collectively an outfit on objective however nonetheless have the identical snug, simple, throw-and-go enchantment, I merely swap my tees with an outsized button-down.

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Since leggings are tight and fitted, and I desire my button-downs to be unfastened and flowy, I really like carrying the tops unbuttoned in order to nonetheless give me a little bit of form and dimension.

This outfit concept works nice in all climates too. Attain for a light-weight linen prime because the temperatures rise, or layer it up with a stretchy long-sleeve beneath if needing additional heat. 

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My go-to? Cotton gauze — it’s the very best.

Match Notes: This Free Individuals button-top shirt is my favourite purely for the way delicate it’s. The highest does run actually large: I’m carrying a medium, and it matches unfastened and fairly lengthy. Should you’re shorter than me, or searching for one thing a bit extra minimal in relation to the size, attempt a high-low prime like this one — you continue to get the identical flowy protection however with rather less materials.

Outfit Concept #3: Throw On A Assertion Coat

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It goes with out saying that this outfit concept is for these of us on the go.

Grabbing an announcement coat (as a substitute of a sweatshirt or worn-in fleece) is a good way to maintain your leggings on, however nonetheless really feel put-together while you’re leaving the home for college drop-off, errands or regardless of the day requires. 

I get most excited for linen once we’re nearing the tip of winter. It’s a cloth that simply looks like summer season.

Free Individuals’s Charlie trench coat is an element linen — and the lengthy overcoat of my desires (that hooked up hood, are you kidding me?!).

I’ve additionally used this identical “leggings with an announcement coat” idea with an outsized biker jacket and a heavier gown coat. The outfit is at all times barely sudden and but intentional, which makes it 10/10 in my e book.

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Match Notes: The ditch coat runs barely large. I’m carrying a medium (often desire a big in coats), and I really like the way it matches.

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Xx,
Amy

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