Shopping Your Closet: Leggings

July 15, 2009     Posted in Fashion, Style

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By Anna R

Fall merchandise will be arriving in stores over the next few weeks, and while it may be tempting to run out and get a whole new back to school wardrobe, don’t! Wait for sales to begin, and shop in your closet instead.

One item that the majority of college girls have in their closets are leggings. The great thing about leggings, like this pair by Plan B from Bloomingdale’s, is that they can be worn with practically anything. Here are three outfit ideas that use leggings to take your summer outfits into fall:

1. Pair a summery tank top with leggings and a cropped jacket for a a chic yet simple fall look. The tank will keep the look from getting too severe, but the jacket is there to warm those shoulders (seeing as the temps will drop into cold territory quite fast). For shoes, pick flats, ankle boots, or knee-high boots.

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Jacket: Corey Lynn Calter, $86.40 at Chickdowntown.com; top: Charlotte Russe, $18.99; leggings: Merona by Target, $9.99; boots: BCBGirls, $76.24 at Endless.com.

2. Layer a cozy sweater over a summer dress with leggings. Cinch your waist with a belt to give it some shape.

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Sweater: Spiegel, $39; belt: Arden B, $19.50; dress: Forever 21, $17.50; leggings: Arden B, $18; boots: Aldo, $110.

3. Wear summer’s flowing tunics throughout the fall with leggings and boots.

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Green tunic: Forever 21, $17.80; Blue tunic: Forever 21, $22.80; leggings: Arden B, $18; boots: Steve Madden, $99 at Lord and Taylor.

So cute, so easy, and so cheap. Save that money for something more useful… like a pair of these.

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11 Comments on "Shopping Your Closet: Leggings"

  1. Dom says:
    Wed, 15th Jul 20098:46 pm 

    Honestly. Leggings aren't pants, and they should never be worn in place of pants. When I can see a girl's every feature through her leggings because she decided to wear leggings as pants with a tunic that's obviously not a dress, I cring a little.

    I'm a woman, too, but really. Get some self-respect and find some real skinny jeans, babe.

  2. Naya says:
    Thu, 16th Jul 20093:50 am 

    i just wore my first pair of leggings in public last week and felt akward the whole time. leggings are for the gym or just plain loungewear, so yeah i would rather just stick to my pair of skinny jeans and pants.

  3. ashley says:
    Thu, 16th Jul 20098:47 am 

    I agree especially since a lot of leggings make girls look just plain naked and honestly no one wants to see all that

  4. Vivian - Rutgers Uni says:
    Thu, 16th Jul 20098:50 am 

    It's okay, Anna- I love all these looks. Hmph. Now if only I actually had some of these pieces in my closet- like those gorgeous BCB boots. LOL

  5. Sarah says:
    Thu, 16th Jul 200912:40 pm 

    I used to think that leggings were gross, until I finally realized the beauty of them. They're the most versatile clothing item–not to mention comfortable! And I've gotta be honest: I didn't feel comfortable wearing these until I started to feel more comfortable in my own skin. I'm a size 7, but you really have to love yourself and feel confident to pull these off. I've seen bigger girls wear them too, and if they rock 'em, then they look great!

  6. Emily Garfield says:
    Thu, 16th Jul 200912:54 pm 

    It's too bad you're supporting the misconception that leggings are pants. Leggings are underwear. I am confused by girls who wear their underwear exposed and then claim that they are wearing pants. If you were wearing tights you would not neglect to put on something to cover your butt, but for some reason people don't realize that leggings are just tights with no feet. I am mystified and a bit embarrassed for these girls. Put some pants on.

  7. Anna says:
    Fri, 17th Jul 20093:55 am 

    The reason why people aren't afraid to wear a shorter top with leggings is because UNLIKE tights, they aren't see-through. I don't understand why it's wrong to be able to see the contours of someone's body if they are wearing a cute outfit – are bodies that disgusting? No. I find that most girls who criticize those wearing leggings are the ones that aren't confident about their bodies enough to wear them themselves. Leggings are in fashion, so get over it!

  8. Sonjia says:
    Wed, 29th Jul 20097:33 am 

    Hot Hollywood Designz carries a great selection of liquid leggings, shorts and more. I highly recommend them! http://www.hothollywooddesignz.com

  9. lillian says:
    Fri, 31st Jul 20091:37 am 

    uh…point of correction leggings aren't underwear they are now a hot fashion accessory and i think all those against leggings are simply uncomfortable with them…that's just too bad. u dont know what u missin.

  10. Hailey says:
    Thu, 20th Aug 200911:49 am 

    I love my body but do not think that leggings are fashionable when you are wearing a t-shirt that doesn't cover your behind. It's unfortunately tacky. I like to leave a little to the imagination ;) .

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