How to Wear Trendy Leggings

Everyone remembers Punky Brewster and her signature outfit, which consisted of a denim skirt and leggings. Leggings are a trend that surfaced in the 1950s and slowly faded away only to reappear in the 1980s. In the 21st century, the trend has again reappeared and can be spotted throughout Hollywood and on the runway. The great thing about leggings is you can dress them down, dress them up or just use them to lounge around in. No matter what you use them for, leggings are without a doubt a trendy clothing item.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Leggings
• Ballet flats
• Denim skirt
• Tunic
• Tennis shoes
• T-shirt

1. Choose the appropriate length. Depending on what you are wearing, you have several options when it comes what type of leggings you can wear. The two basic styles are ankle length and capri length. Capri-length leggings tend to be flattering on most body types, while the ankle-length leggings look great on women who are slender.

2. Pair leggings with a brightly colored tunic or a tunic with a design. The tunic needs to be on the longer side and extend past your derriere. Neutral-colored leggings are the most flattering, so stick with browns and blacks.

3. Wear them under a denim skirt. One of the trends made popular by the popular 1980s sitcom character Punky Brewster is pairing leggings with a denim skirt. This gives a rocker edge to the outfit that you are wearing. When choosing a denim skirt, opt for one that looks distressed. It will accent the leggings nicely.

4. Whether you’re wearing leggings with a tunic or under a denim skirt, you can pair them with ballerina flats. If you’re new to ballerina flats, skip the color choices and purchase black flats. These are versatile and will go with just about anything.

5. Use them to workout. A convenient use for leggings is to use them when you’re getting ready to hit the gym. Since they cling to your body, you will have flexibility when it comes to movement. This makes it easier to run or lift weights. Pair your leggings with an oversize T-shirt or tank top and tennis shoes.

Tips & Warnings

• Accessories can really accent leggings that are paired with a tunic. Opt for a long necklace or a colorful shorter necklace.
• Don’t wear leggings with a tunic or blouse that doesn’t go past your derriere. Not only does this look unflattering on most body types, but it makes you look like you should be on stage in a ballet, not out in public.