Tips on Rocking Leggings: Part Two

For this second part of the series on Rocking Leggings, I wanted to offer some styling tips. In case you missed Part One, you can find the post here: Tips on Rocking Leggings: Part One, where I offer advice on what you should look for when finding your ideal pair of leggings.

The beauty of leggings is truly their versatility. They are that one staple that can help make us feel chic, even when we are under the weather or not in the mood for a pair of jeans or trousers.

The catch to Rocking Leggings, though, is to making something that seems so basic look stylish. Here are some styling tips on what you can pair your leggings with to help you rock your next legging look:

Woven Tunics

There are a variety of tunics available to accommodate your own personal preference. A tie waist tunic allows you to help define your waist while a longer tunic that may have an uneven or sharkbite hem, allows for a pop of style in an unexpected place. By wearing a woven shirt, it's a nice balance to the knit bottom and a classic style to take from day to night.

Tunics from Anthropologie.

Oversized Sweaters

The fun of leggings is knowing you can pair them with a roomier top, which is great for those winter days or simply for one of those days. The key is to make sure you are wearing quality leggings that fit well and aren't saggy around the knees. Since the sweater you choose may be shorter than a tunic, it's important the focus isn't on the ill-fitting leggings but on the stylish sweater. 

Keep in mind that oversized doesn't necessarily mean ill-fitting, but it rather means roomy is not flush against your skin. If it's a sweater you may add an Adea Layering Top(Open Link in new window) under, for example. Check out a couple of varying examples below.

Sweaters from Bloomingdale's.

Layers

Depending on your body shape, I often find it helpful to add layers to your top, in order to help balance out your body shape. A great feature of leggings is they aren't adding bulk to your outfit. Yet, it's important you still keep proportion in mind. Although the below image of Cindy Crawford is with skinny jeans, you can see she is the master of layering for proportion. She can often be seen pairing a longer top with a shorter blazer or visa versa. You can customize this look by layering a longer cardigan over a shorter top or visa versa.

As always, you need to be comfortable in whatever you choose to pair with your leggings. The key is beginning with a great foundation, such as Adea's Jersey Knit Leggings(Open Link in new window) and adding a top (or layers) you feel most like you in, whether a woven tunic, a sweater or layers.

- Aimee

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