5 Pieces Worth Owning If You're Going to Wear Leggings in 2021
If you’ve been living in leggings this year and plan on incorporating the stretchy pants into your rotation in 2021, what’s coming your way will be of utmost interest. That’s right. We’re here to share with you a range of styling ideas with leggings. Specifically, we’re focusing on the specific pieces that look especially chic with leggings right now.
Of course, you can pair a smattering of items with leggings, but it’s this edit that can make the staple feel particularly elevated and forward. We’re talking about everything from cozy knitwear silhouettes to strong tailoring options. With all that in mind, keep scrolling to check out a bit of visual inspiration showcasing the pieces that could be worth owning if you’re going to wear leggings next year. There’s also shopping picks sprinkled throughout as well in case you’re in the mood to add something fresh to your wardrobe.
Blazer
A modern blazer brings effortless sophistication to any ensemble—including a stylish legging 'fit.
Chunky Flat Boots
Chunky flat boots are one of the key shoe silhouettes right now. While the style works flawlessly with jeans and skirts, the boots look quite chic with leggings tucked inside as well.
Sweater Vest
Fashion people continue embracing the sweater vest as a trendy basic option. Love the idea of teaming one with a tee and leggings for a casual vibe.
Longline Coat
Take any leggings outfit to the next level with the addition of a sleek maxi coat or duster jacket.
White Blouse
For a simple yet streamlined look, consider teaming leggings with a button-down blouse, particularly an oversized style.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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