We all love our yoga pants and our leggings. To most girls, they are arguably the favorite piece in our wardrobes: comfortable, flattering, and comfortable. They’re perfect for lounging around, working out, and going to class—and admittedly, sometimes it’s too easy to lapse into the rut of sweatshirts and leggings day after day. While there’s nothing wrong with that, with a little thought, you can get the comfort and ease of leggings with a flare of a fashion forward look. A few key pieces or a fun new pattern, and you can take breeziness of leggings from “scrub” to chic!
Update the Classics:
We all have pair of black leggings or yoga pants, but sometimes they can do better than just your favorite hoodie. Â Pair them with something new to give your look a whole different feel.
Cozy: High Socks + Leather Boots
Tall socks keep you warm, while leather boots class up your look, and an oversized sweater is just as comfortable as your favorite UMass sweatshirt.
Preppy: Button Down + Cardigan
A crisp white button down and a cardigan looks sophisticated and classy!
Flirty: Floaty Tank + Denim Jacket
A ruffled top looks girly and a denim jacket keeps you grounded. Fun boots and accessories make your leggings look like a wardrobe staple.
Try Something New:
Sure, you can update what you already have, but sometimes you want to try something new. Here are several new types of leggings to try that are just as comfortable and easygoing, but turn your look up a notch.
Patterned:
Patterned leggings are great because there are literally so many kinds out there. To start off, we’d suggested something with more muted tones to act more like a basic, like this floral pair from Hue. But if you’re feeling ambitious and colorful, go for it!
Textured:
Textured leggings feel like leggings and fit like leggings, but they don’t always look like leggings (in a good way!). Just as comfortable, but with that extra something to be interesting and fun, like this ribbed pair.
Liquid:
Liquid leggings are shiny, and almost leather-looking, but again with the comfort of your favorite leggings. Wear them for a night out with heels and a cute top to stay comfortable but look cool, like this sleek pair.
It’s no secret that we love our yoga pants and our leggings. But with just a few minor modifications, you’ll be trading in the “You look so… comfy today!” for envy-stares all across campus. Good luck!