Whoever said leggings weren’t a substitute for pants was mistaken — just ask celebrities like Constance Wu and Kate Moss. Leggings are the perfect wardrobe staple since they’re comfortable and easy to wear anything with. Plus, they can be used to solve any style situation, whether you’re heading to the gym or out for drinks. Some of our favorite celebrities are showcasing how to work the leggings angle, and we’re convinced leggings are the only bottoms we’ll ever need.
Here, some inspiration for wearing leggings the celebrity way, dressed-up or down, day or night.
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Celebrities in Leggings
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Celebrities in Leggings #1
Sarah Hyland chose to go for a cozy look with leggings and an oversized sweater. She added glam with hoop earrings and a pair of shades.
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Celebrities in Leggings #2
Fashion stylist Estelle Chemouny Pigault went for a layered look with a long brown vest and an New York City Ballet top underneath. She broke up the earthy tones with icy blue wool leggings and matching sneakers.
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Celebrities in Leggings #3
Actress Plastic Martyr made wearing leggings extra sexy by pairing her rose-printed bottoms with a tied sheer top.
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Celebrities in Leggings #4
Switch out your regular black leggings for a shiny white pair. Vanessa Modely's all-white ensemble is posh but snug.
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Celebrities in Leggings #5
Make workwear sexy like Telli Swift by pairing an open houndstooth jacket with leggings and high heels.
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Celebrities in Leggings #6
There is nothing better than leggings when you have a flight. Just like Constance Wu, pair any top with leggings and wear a long coat on top. Finish the airport-chic look with socks over your leggings and your most comfortable sneakers.
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Celebrities in Leggings #7
Leggings allow Kate Moss' leopard print top to really pop.
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Celebrities in Leggings #8
Actress Lucy Hale rocked a simple athleisure look by pairing leggings with a crop top and jacket.
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Celebrities in Leggings #9
Copy Khloé Kardashian and use your skin-tight leggings to showcase faux fur boots.
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