Leggings
Oct 14, 2023

5 Wardrobe Staples Our Editors Are Wearing With Leggings This Winter

by Lucia Debieux

Chic leggings. Yes, those two words that can go together. Leggings previously fell into the loungewear or gym kit categories exclusively, worn only for errand running in or for weekends hibernating at home, but I'm here to tell you that these hardworking heroes deserve a new lease of life this season. I'll admit, they're pretty much my favourite wardrobe staple right now, thanks to the myriad ways to dress them up or down. Plus, we all know how comfy they are!

Wear them everywhere from a night out (see Camille and Marilyn for inspo) with heels or knee high boots and a sensational jacket. Or, use them as the base for the perfect weekend look, with cosy layers, chunky footwear and a coat.

5 Wardrobe Staples To Wear With Leggings.

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Style Notes: You can't go wrong with an oversized knit and leggings, as Alexis proves. Keep colours neutral or opt for stripes for extra polish.

Shop knitwear:

Arket Oversized Cashmere Roll-Neck Jumper

Oversized Cashmere Roll-Neck Jumper

The perfect cashmere jumper.

COS Striped Wool Jumper

Striped Wool Jumper

This feel so Parisian.

H&M Oversized Cashmere-Blend Jumper

Oversized Cashmere-Blend Jumper

Wear with leggings, leathers, denim and skirts.

H&M Cashmere-Blend Leggings

Cashmere-Blend Leggings

Yes, you read that right. Cashmere blend leggings.

5 Wardrobe Staples To Wear With Leggings.

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@thefashionbugblog

Style Notes: Denim shirts and stirrup leggings might just be my new favourite combo. Note how Laura has added heels to make this look work for the evening, too.

Shop denim shirts:

Raey Oversized Denim Shirt

Oversized Denim Shirt

My absolute favourite!

Levi's Essential Western Shirt

Essential Western Shirt

You can't go wrong with a denim shirt from Levi's, there's a reason it's a bestseller.

COS Denim Shirt

This option comes with a matching jean, if you're a fan of the double denim look.

MaxMara Torino Leggings

Torino Leggings

I love the thick stretch-jersey fabric of this pair, which means these are a full coverage kinda legging.

5 Wardrobe Staples To Wear With Leggings.

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@nlmarilyn

Style Notes: Marilyn always gets it right. Here she's paired her leggings and boots with a sleek black coat to make the whole look feel super elevated.

Shop coats:

COS Double-Breasted Wool Coat

Double-Breasted Wool Coat

One of the best on the high street.

H&M Double-Breasted Coat

Double-Breasted Coat

A great coat for under £100? What a win!

James Perse Stretch-Pima Cotton Jersey Leggings

Stretch-Pima Cotton Jersey Leggings

Look out for the high-rise elasticated waist-band that sits flat against the body for on this flattering option.

5 Wardrobe Staples To Wear With Leggings.

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@nlmarilyn

Style Notes: I can't stop thinking about Sarah's legging look. I'll be copying it ASAP.

Shop knee-high boots:

Knee-High Heeled Boots

Knee-High Heeled Boots

H&M always gets boots so right.

Jimmy Choo Karter 85

Jimmy Choo make some of the best boots out there.

Massimo Dutti Leather Boots

I love Massimo Dutti's winter collection.

Arket Stretch-Jersey Stirrup Leggings

Stretch-Jersey Stirrup Leggings

I love a stirrup legging for something a little different.

5 Wardrobe Staples To Wear With Leggings.

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@SYMPHONYOFSILK

Style Notes: There's something oh so chic about this all-black ensemble. Size up in your blazer to ensure you can get cosy layers underneath.

Shop blazers:

Arket Oversized Wool Blend Twill Blazer

Oversized Wool Blend Twill Blazer

The team's most loved blazer.

COS Double-Breased Blazer

Double-Breased Blazer

This is one of the best blazers I've found on the high street.

H&M Wool-Blend Hourglass Blazer

Wool-Blend Hourglass Blazer

This blazer looks so good IRL.

Spanx Stretch Jersey Leggings

Stretch Jersey Leggings

I can vouch that these keep their shape and hold you in all the right places.