What to Wear With Leggings

Ponte leggings are the dressiest kind. The thick, smooth knit holds its shape like a trouser, so they look sharp enough for work while feeling as easy as anything in your closet.

A slightly oversized, soft cardigan that covers the hips is the classic partner. Button it up and wear it as a top for a simple, cozy outfit.

Pointed black pumps make the whole look feel polished and stretch the leg line. Keep the colors earthy and quiet, like mocha, camel or grey, so the outfit looks refined.

Ankle-length leggings are the easiest weekend pair. They stop right at the ankle bone, so they look neat with sneakers and never bunch at the hem.

A loose white linen shirt with the sleeves rolled up keeps the look fresh and covers the hips. Leave it untucked for an effortless, relaxed feel.

Clean white canvas sneakers and a simple cap finish the outfit. It’s the kind of look you can wear from a morning walk to lunch without changing.

Matte leather-look leggings have the sleek line of leather without the shine, so they’re easy to wear in the daytime.

They’re the perfect base for a big, chunky knit. A long, oversized turtleneck covers the hips, and the slim leggings balance all that volume.

Tuck them into knee-high boots for a warm, sleek winter look. Matching black boots and leggings make your legs look long and lean.

A high waist is what makes leggings work with tailoring. It smooths everything under a shirt and gives a blazer a clean line to sit on.

Tuck a crisp white shirt into the waistband and add a slim, nipped-in blazer that ends at the hip. The structure on top balances the soft, stretchy leggings.

Black Chelsea boots keep it practical and grounded. Leave a sliver of ankle or tuck the leggings neatly into the boots so nothing bunches.

Faux leather leggings instantly turn leggings into an evening look. The sheen catches the light, and the fabric looks far more expensive than it is.

Tuck a fitted knit into the high waist so your shape shows, then throw a long trench over the top. A bold red top keeps all that black from feeling heavy.

Red pumps that match the knit tie the whole outfit together. A low, slim heel is all you need to dress it up.