You
may or may not have heard about the great #leggingsaspants debate happening at
GL HQ. Whether you’re on one side or the other, we can all admit it’s time to
scrap the usual leggings and sweatshirt combo and try somethin’ a little more
daring. Stick with your fashion rezzie and go for a totally different go-to
get-up! Check out these four simple styles that’ll bring your leggings into 2013
with a bang.
Crazy clash
Go
bold with a patterned pair of leggings under a different pattern top. Try and
keep both of the pieces in the same color family and don’t go overboard on the
accessories—this look is a statement all in itself. Keep the shoes neutral to
draw attention to the clashing patterns.
Velveteen Leggings
$13, forever21.com
Silence & Noise Night Sky Dress,
$49, urbanoutfitters.com
Diba Kayden Boots,
$55, dsw.com
Small Foldover Clutch with Chain Strap,
$19, debshops.com
Experiment with texture
Have
you been dying to try the leather legging trend? Now’s your chance! Pair your
pair with a pretty tunic to soften up the edgy vibe, or try an oversized
chambray shirt to keep the look as tough as can be.
Topshop Faux Leather Leggings
$36, nordstrom.com
Chambray
Cargo Shirt in Cornflower Wash, $75, madewell.com
ASOS Spike Stretch Bracelet,
$15, asos.com
Spiked Mid-Rise Boots,
$36, gojane.com
Boldly go
Pick
a funky pair of patterned leggings and let them shine with a coordinating
blouse and neutral accessories. You can go as bold as you want as long as your
top is a solid color and doesn’t draw away from the awesome print on your
pants. So cute!
Secret Garden Leggings,
$13, loveculture.com
3/4 Sleeve Button Up,
$20, forever21.com
Nine West Shoes, Our Love Flats,
$50, macys.com
Rosetti Cross-Body Bag,
$39, kohls.com
Tights tonight
Pull
out some of your warm-weather shorts and layer them over a pair of leggings for
a casual night out. You’ll get the same effect as tights, but they’ll keep your
legs even warmer. Perf!
Billabong Valley Low Shorts,
$35, pacsun.com
Alice in Wonderland Vintage Ridin' Free Tee,
$29, junkfoodclothing.com
Steve Madden Blomm Floral Multi Print Leather Combat Boots,
$129, lulus.com
BY ALEXIS GAVRELIS ON 1/8/2013 10:00:00 AM
POSTED IN fashion, trend, shoes, accessories, how to, winter, comfortable, sweater