Learn How To Wear Leggings

Whether you love it or hate it, you cannot really avoid leggings. An excellent lower wear that looks chic, smart and fashionable, leggings are available in a range of colors, prints and lengths. This fashion clothing originated in the 60’s and soon made its way from the gyms and dance studios to the streets in the 1980’sToday this versatile clothing is a hot favorite not only among the fashion runaways but also among women all over the world. They are easy to accessorize and can be worn with skirts, tunics and even dresses.
However some women believe that leggings do not flatter their body type or they consider it plainly inappropriate. Knowing how to wear leggings can help you update your wardrobe with this piece of clothing and help you carry off this style with confidence.

Leggings should be paired with roomy tops, tunics, skirts and dresses. The key to wearing leggings is to ensure that you cover the stomach and the hip area. Leggings are not pants and wearing anything too tight or exposing on top can look extremely unflattering. Instead wear roomy tunic tops, jersey knit or flowy dresses with wide belts or mini skirts for a perfect look.

You can find leggings in a range of designs and styles. Ideally your wardrobe should contain plain, solid colored leggings in a range of colors. Thin and petite women can opt for lighter colors like white, cream, beige and pastel colors while voluptuous women should choose dark solid colors.

When it comes to prints, plus sized women should avoid small prints while petite can opt for these prints with ease. You can also opt for sheer leggings in colors like beige and brown for a sexy look. So consider your body type and shape before choosing your leggings.

Opt for leggings in a range of lengths and ensure that you coordinate colors when choosing the ensemble. Leggings whether Capri or ankle length are the in fashion right now. So chose the length that suit your body type the best.

When choosing the shoes to team up with the leggings, remember that they are best paired with flats such as ballets, low heeled boots, boat shoes and plain pumps. Hen wearing ankle length boots, tuck the leggings into the boots.