EASY AND NICE WAY TO WEAR LEGGINGS

Whether we love or hate it, leggings are interesting outfit that are here to stay and, like other fashion accessories such as shoes and dresses, they have managed to find their way into every girl’s wardrobe.  Personally, I love leggings. When worn right, they can look beautiful and fashionable; worn wrong, they can be shabby and, at times, indecent. Let’s get one thing straight, leggings may be a versatile piece of any woman’s wardrobe, but not every woman understands and knows how to wear them properly. Leggings are meant to be worn as part of a layered outfit. It’s hard to pull off a fashionable look if you wear leggings as a pair of pants, instead of as a pair of tights under other clothings. By mixing and matching colours and choosing the right shoes, leggings can be worn in any season and at any time. Let’s start with a process of elimination, friends. Leggings are not pants or tights. They are wonderful in so many ways, including their ability to blend style and comfort in one clothing item. But they are not, under any circumstances, considered pants. They also are not office attire; for that we have plenty of smart on-trend looks to choose from. Nor are leggings to be worn as tights under dresses. Follow these steps to make sure you are wearing your leggings stylishly: 

FIND A PERFECT SIZE: Don’t wear leggings that are too tight or too loose. Your leggings should be tight enough to cover your legs, but not so tight that people can see every dimple in your legs. Make sure that they aren’t so loose that they start to bunch over your legs, because that isn’t very flattering either. Though you can wear leather leggings, they tend to be less forgiving and can bunch and cause unflattering line on some body types. Mix it up. Now that we have cleared that up, let’s see how amazing and interesting leggings are in their own advantage. You can wear them with a bottom-down long shirt belted around the waist and ankle, or with high boots and a long blazer. This is a sharp and classy look, yet very free and comfortable.

PAIR YOURS LEGGINGS WITH A NICE TOP: It’s safe to proclaim that tops should, in almost all cases, be long enough to cover the buttocks when wearing leggings. If you wear a fancy top, it can help play up your leggings and make them look more fancy and appropriate. Here are some tops that you can wear over the leggings: wear a well-tailored jacket over a simple shift dress and pair it with cotton leggings. Also you can wear a loose top and a solid-colour skirt with your leggings. Make sure the skirt doesn’t fall too high above your knee to avoid looking too provocative. The loose top should be fancy enough to tie the whole look together. Most rules in fashion can be broken by someone who knows what she is doing, but generally speaking, yes, it’s much more flattering to pair leggings with a long top. If you must wear them alone, try to find leggings that are as thick as Jeggings or something close to jeans so that they give you a more compact look. You don’t want everyone to see your buttocks bounce, as you shouldn’t be subjected to witnessing theirs.  

THE LENGTH OF IT MATTERS: leggings should fall just above the ankle; anything shorter automatically creates a stinted silhouette by cutting you off at the skin. Make sure your leggings are long enough. You may have looked perfect in your perfect black leggings once upon a time, but after you’ve run them through the wash about a hundred times, you may have noticed that they rise a few inches above your ankles. When you notice this unpleasant phenomenon, it’s time to save those leggings for days when you won’t be stepping out of the house. 

WEAR BRIGHT AND BOLD COLOURS: A few words about colourful and print leggings: As fun as they are, they are really only flattering on long-lean legs. Darker leggings are more flattering on most bodies. As a rule, stick with black and charcoal. You should also consider your foot wear when wearing leggings. Leggings can look tacky with the wrong footwear. Flat boots or a low heel would be preferable. Wear those shoes that complement the leggings. Sandals look great with leggings but aren’t acceptable for most work places. Avoid sandals in a professional work environment, especially with leggings, which will look even more casual. Pair the leggings with low or high black boots. Also you can pair them with close-toed shoes with a little bit of a heel.

ENDEAVOUR TO WASH YOUR LEGGINGS: Seriously, leggings need to be washed regularly. The elasticity relaxes as you heat up and the washing helps it to go back to normal. Leggings are partially or totally synthetic and so they don’t breathe as well, and they do need to be washed at least every other wear. But they don’t need to be hand-washed to keep them looking their best. I would suggest a delicate bag so they don’t get stretched around in a machine, and avoid any form of heat (hot water, warm dryer, iron or steam), because heat breaks down the elasticity over time.

CONSIDER THE OCCASION YOU ARE GOING FOR: Generally speaking, it’s best to avoid wearing leggings for a job interview or holiday parties, and formal settings like a wedding or meeting the parents for the first time, advices St Martin. Since there is always an asterisk to every rule in fashion, if you can make the rest of your outlook work around your leggings, then go for it. Honestly, someone with a great eye can probably style them in a way that they can be worn anywhere, but it’s really tricky. And finally, don’t wear coloured underwear even if you are wearing a long top. You are able to see it through your leggings if they are cotton. Teens, leggings and a long top that covers your buttocks, a cute scarf, plus neutral coloured boots are a great laid back outfit for school, just switch the scarf for some long necklaces for a night out. You should make sure your shirt covers your buttocks, particularly if you are wearing leggings to work. Make sure your black leggings haven’t faded to grey. If they have, don’t wear them for any occasion, and just save them for housework.