This is how to wear leggings in winter
Say what you want about leggings, but, for better or for worse, they’re a staple in many of our wardrobes. Luckily, the gym-designated style takes on a new life when combined with a chic winter coat or chunky sweater. This winter, because, in all honestly, no one wants to wear real pants, take a style cue from one of these fashion girls on how to turn your leggings into a must-have cold-weather staple.
Monochromatic
We have a major style crush on this head-to-toe monochromatic burgundy look. The long maxi coat gives it an immediate sartorial upgrade and, better yet — will keep you cozy come frosty mornings.
Cole Haan
Womens Hooded Trench Coat - Red Size Medium
$328.00
Cole Haan
-29%
Maeve
Long-Sleeve Twofer Cardigan Midi Dress Red
$119.95
$168.00
Anthropologie
Rixo
Jacoba jacquard coat Red
$565.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Lands End
FeatherFree Insulated Diamond Quilted Maxi Coat in Lush Burgundy at Nordstrom, Size 2X Red
$137.97
$229.95
Nordstrom
French girl stripes
If you haven’t yet heard, we’re obsessed with French girl style. This autumn/winter, try styling your leggings with a striped sweater, comme ces élégantes françaises.
Splendid
Lucy Stripe Wool & Cashmere-Blend Sweater Brown
$59.00
Rue La La
-45%
Splendid
Lucy Stripe Oversize Sweater in Pale Oak Heather/Ice at Nordstrom, Size X-Large
$92.40
$168.00
Nordstrom
English Factory
Bold Stripe Sweater White
$45.99
Rue La La
Zip-up sweater
A zip-up or Troyer sweater is a chic tennis-inspired sweater that’s making its rounds in the closets of fashion girls this autumn/winter season. Pair the look with a leather boot and camel coat for an oh-so-cozy cold-weather outfit.
Layered under a dress
Okay, hear us out: whether you want to have your leggings on display underneath a dress or keep them hidden like long Johns, the spandex style can come in handy as a layer on frigid days.
-20%
Mare Mare
Long-Sleeve Slim Sweater Maxi Dress Blue
$149.95
$188.00
Anthropologie
Alo
| Supernatural Sweater Dress in Ivory White, Size: Large
$198.00
Alo Yoga
-30%
Sandro
Rhinestone cardigan in Almond Green at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$294.00
$420.00
Nordstrom
AllSaints
Hera 2-in-1 Midi Dress Blue
$369.00
AllSaints
Oversized button-down
Whether you want to hide the fact that your leggings are see-through or prefer to keep your bum out of sight, an oversized button-down is an easy and chic way to style a pair of leggings in winter.
AllSaints
Kingdom Oversized Short Sleeve Shirt Red
$199.00
AllSaints
AllSaints
Esme Amelie Oversized T-Shirt Black
$129.00
AllSaints
AllSaints
Carlyle Long Sleeve Oversized Shirt White
$199.00
AllSaints
AllSaints
Esme Amelie Oversized T-Shirt White
$129.00
AllSaints
Oversized blazer
In a similar vein to an oversized button-down, an extra-long blazer will keep prying eyes and offer a bit of wind protection to your bum. We love this Princess Diana-inspired look with an extra-large turtleneck to cozy up in.
Theory
Oversized Straight Linen-Blend Blazer White
$149.99
Rue La La
-43%
A.L.C.
Calla Houndstooth Wool Double Breasted Blazer in Tan Multi at Nordstrom, Size 12 Brown
$453.15
$795.00
Nordstrom
Theory
Oversized Crunch Linen Blazer Gray
$475.00
Bergdorf Goodman
LEMON
Stirrup Legging
$19.99
Rue La La
Alo Yoga
Suit Up Airlift leggings Black
$170.00
Mytheresa