5 Legging Trends That Will Make Lazy Outfits Feel Like Luxury in 2024 (2024)

When it comes to fashion, most people fall into one of two camps:those who loveleggingsand those who are not yet converted. For some, leggings are still thehallmark of the '80s and '90s aerobics boom, but after two years in lockdown required us to replace ourjeans with something a little more comfortable, the resurgence ofleggings was imminent (albeit with a more stylish twist). Instead of solely wearing leggings with oversized sweatshirts and slippers, influencers and editors cottoned on to the fact that when worn the right way, leggingscan do what skinny jeans can't: create a slimline silhouette without the tight restriction of denim. They're a surefire win. And now that we're fully in our leggings era,with black and tonal iterationsfilling our wardrobes, we're accustomed to our comfy-chic uniforms. Even so,we don't want things to get too "samey"—and that's where trend spotting steps in.

We've scrolled through all of thebest legging outfits on social media(and believe us, that's a lot)to whittle downfivelegging trends that perfectly illustrate just how stylishthese stretchy bottomscan be. So, if you'reaftera five-minute outfit that looks like you took your time getting ready, keep scrolling to see how fashion people are wearing leggings, the luxury way.

1. STIRRUP LEGGINGS

Style Notes:Theymight be somewhat of a throwback, butstirrup leggingshave stood the test of time for a very good reason. Perhaps it's the power-dressing connotations, or maybe it's the dose of polish they add to an outfit (they just make sense with heels), but either way, these delightfully retrobottoms are the first thing influencers grab when looking for an outfit that balances comfort, practicality and style.

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2. GREIGE

Style Notes: What happens when you mix one of 2022's biggest colour trends (beige) with one of

2023's biggest colour trends (grey)? The answer is far less boring than you might have anticipated, and chic,cool-toned"greige" is alessonin how pared-back shades always manage to look expensive. Whether you wear them with gym gear or tailoring, leggings in this grounded neutralwill pairwith anything and feel like a fresh update onablack pair.

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3. ALL-IN-ONE BODYSUIT

Style Notes: Okay, so this isn't technically a pair of leggings per se, but add a jumper or a jacket over a stretch catsuit or all-in-one body and no one would ever know the difference. We've spotted a surprising number of these bodysuits appearing on socials and in the new-in sections of thebest loungewear and sports brands, signalling a lot of interest inhead-to-toe lycra. There's something to be said about slipping into one easy, flexible outfit though, and when the temperature drops this could be the base layer to so many cosy outfits.

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4. LEGGINGS + KNEE-HIGH BOOTS

Style Notes: There are plenty of shoes that work with leggings, butknee-high bootsstand head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to a super-sleek pairing. This simple but effective combination has the benefit of not only being practical (you're coveredfor rain, shine and even snow), butit looks exceptionally good too. Dress it up with a heeledpair or keep it casual in a flat style—either way, this is an outfit guaranteed to get compliments.

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5. ADANOLA

Style Notes: It would be impossible to talk about leggings without mentioning the activewear brand in everyone's wardrobe this season: Adanola. It's been a great year for the brand, which has been spotted on the likes of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kourtney Kardashian and Kaia Gerber, and Instagram followers in their thousands have loyally converted toAdanola's sleek, minimalist aesthetic and performance quality leggings. Expect smoothing, sculpting fits and an on-trend colour palette.

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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.