How leggings found a new place in fashion
At the end of 2023, a forgotten trend from the 2010s went viral on TikTok and caused a storm of criticism. The hashtag legging legs, or “legs for leggings,” collected videos of girls who showed how their legs looked in tight leggings. Mostly the videos showed the thigh gap, or the gap between the thighs. A decade ago, Victoria’s Secret shows made it a teenager’s dream.
However, over the years, a lot has changed, including the perception of oneself. Today’s young people see the trend as a call for unrealistic body standards and eating disorders. American TikTok blogger notsophiesilva in her video, which was watched by more than 1 million users, spoke against the trend:
“Let’s not go back to this. If you want to wear leggings, wear them. Your legs look beautiful in them, no matter what. Leggings are leggings and legs are legs, we don’t have to follow some stupid trend!»
Experts share a critical view of the trend. The gap between the thighs is a physiological feature that is natural for one body type and impossible for another. Change your body type through diet or exercise alone impossible is a combination of bone structure, bone density and muscle mass that is largely determined genetically.
After a flurry of negative conversations, the platform removed the viral hashtag, and searches for “leggings legs” are now being redirected to resources to help cope with eating disorders. Perhaps this story finally proved that you can wear leggings and look cool in them with absolutely any legs. Let’s figure out what is best to combine them with.
How to wear leggings now
To make an image with leggings look trendy, you need to choose them correctly and style them in a modern way.
- Choose leggings by size. Of course, leggings should fit close to the body, but still not become a second skin. To wear them throughout the day without feeling tight, you’ll need some air between your legs and the fabric. Leggings that are too loose can bunch up in the area of the knees and buttocks and make the look sloppy.
- To wear them on their own (not under a skirt), take leggings made of thick and non-transparent fabrics – they look like trousers, and not like tights or stockings. Let’s say that supplex models are structural, but allow moisture to pass through, so they are not hot. Pills do not form on the surface of the fabric, and the fabric itself does not wear out for a long time.
- If you are afraid that the image will be provocative, you can cover the groin area. A cardigan, a long jacket, an oversized sweatshirt or a baggy sweater will be excellent helpers: they will help hide the outlines of your underwear and body.
How to create trendy looks with leggings for spring
Leggings and oversized jacket
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A classic combination is leggings with a plain jacket. To make your look look businesslike, choose leggings made of thick fabric. A suitable accessory would be a trendy quilted bag, and shoes would be boots with wide tops.
Leggings and Leather Jacket looks
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The combination of two trends will create a daring and stylish look. A leather jacket should be loose, leggings can be made of leather or cotton, and the inner layer can be chosen to suit your taste. Chunky lace-up boots are suitable for footwear. If you want to add some color, opt for burgundy leggings instead of black ones.
Leggings and a sweater with a shirt
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A stylish, but at the same time cozy look that will be comfortable when it’s either hot or cold outside. Choose thick leggings and an oversized shirt with cuffs. Wear a voluminous elongated sweater on top. Tall boots will complete the look.
Leggings and sweatshirt
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A combination that is ideal for everyday wear. Leggings should be chosen from elastic material, and long sleeves should be taken in an oversized size. Complete the look with low-top sneakers and trendy high socks. This combination is often used by Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner and other celebrities.
Flared leggings and sweatshirt
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One of the fresh trends for 2024 is flared leggings. Fashionistas combine them with oversized sweatshirts, under which they wear white turtlenecks. The final touch of the look is white sneakers.
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