How to wear leggings, part 2
We recently did a post about leggings and we are still getting more questions! Leggings are so tricky because they come in so many types of fabrics and colors.
Here is a photo that one of our readers gave us permission to comment on and share with you. She asks,” Is this outfit o.k.?”
White leggings are hard to pull off...
- While this gal certainly has a perfect figure and terrific toned legs, these white leggings do look skimpy with that top.
- These white leggings are really almost an opaque footless tight, so the fabric is too thin to wear as “pants”.
- We like the top, but think it would look much classier with long shorts or flat front pants or capris.
- This top is too short to wear with leggings, it will need an actual pant, shorts or skirt to go with it.
- The sandals are very cute, but they would look better with a sundress than with these leggings.
- Another option for shoes is, if you were to put a longer top or dress with these leggings would be a ballet flat.
- One more idea is that you can certainly pull of leggings that are 3/4 length too. That way you can be cool and yet covered.
- Leggings need to be used in layering outfits, not on their own. That is why using leggings in the summer is not as easy as using them in the fall/winter.
It is tough to get all these “rules” and tips straight, so we are happy that you sent in your photo to help clear things up! The biggest challenge for women after 40 who have great figures, is how to show it off and still be sexy! This gal can wear shorter shorts and probably mini’s too, but will need to make sure she is pairing it with nice fabrics and classy styles.
Please comment below with your thoughts! Or if you have a summer outfit you are wearing please send us a photo with permission to use it and we will share it with our group!
I just came across this article and I have to say I beg to differ from some of the comments here. Although this gal has a nice figure, thin white leggings are frankly never a good look, and these in particular look far too much like some sort of surgical stockings! And unless that top is a little longer than it looks in the pic, I can’t imagine what this looks like from the front in the crotch department, waaaay too much information is my guess! Sure it may be cool and comfortable and sure she has nice legs, but does that mean it looks stylish or classy? Nope, sorry, not IMHO!
It just looks like she forgot to put on her skirt.
This topic is getting more and more involved because there are more versions of this type of fashion now-
Leggings (a type of stocking)
Jeggings ( a cross between leggings and jeans)
Skinny jeans
Obviously she could wear the top with skinny jeans – the more daring could wear it with jeggings (probably not the over 40 unless they added a jacket or long cardi). Nobody should wear just leggings
And a top.
Too teen-looking. I agree also that it is way too short for leggings. My big pet peeve is seeing leggings worn like a regular pant with too short of tops. Mid thigh looks best for tops over leggings on anybody.
I think the outfit is fine as it is. She’s got the figure for it, and the top is not too tight, plus it covers her butt. Any shorter and it would be too short, but as it is it works, unless you’re super conservative, or over 60.
I think if the lady wearing the outfit is comfortable enough to leave the house in it and likes how it looks,,thats enough for me. In today’s economy its too expensive to always be “in” style,,,,and i am never in style,,I wear what fits and looks good,,,I am not skinny enough to wear that outfit, but it looks good on the one wearing it
I like t wear black leggings, 3/4 ones with short skirts and sandals,,and really don’t care what others things,,black and snug fitting leggings hide so many sins
Thanks Tami, Ladies we encourage you to send us your photos. We can help you so much better if you can show us any fashion problems you are having!
I sent this picture in like last Summer! I just came across it. Thanks for using it as an example.
I want to THANK YOU lady’s very much for the compliments.
WOW!!! This woman could go any where in this outfit. It fits. It flatters. It works. It looks like she owns it. It does not look as if she is trying to look 20 something.
First thing that hits me is, WOWZA! This woman is hot(!) and obviously takes good care of herself.
But I might cringe a little even if this outfit was on a teen, guess I’m somewhat more conservative.
The top is super cute – I’m feeling sorry for myself that it is now December and I missed this one! – but I would pair it with form fitting denim, maybe even white denim capris. Something that would still show off her figure but have a little more heft. As long as the bottom of the legs were closer to her body, I think the shoes would look good. If her pants have a little flair then a shoe with a little more substance, like a ballet flat or even going super casual with little white Ked’s.
Loved this article and am thoroughly enjoying your site!
JoJami’s mom is amazing! I can only hope to look that good at 60!
I thinlk she looks cute
Hi Jillian… Your suggestions are all good, however if you start adding all those layers and high heels, you are going to dress it up too much. Those leggings are super casual (because they are white)… and so is the top. I think she was trying to be comfortable and cool. (sleeveless top and flat sandals)
Your suggestion would work great for a night out on the town..and except then, we would opt for darker leggings with an outfit like that.
She could wear another layer, such as a sheer dress over that, gathered at the waist. The dress hem could go to mid thigh. She could wear a high heel pump with it to elongate her leg even more, and add a tailored jacket over the blue top. Some ankle boots would be decent with those leggings.