This 2019 Trend Is Already Digging a Grave for Your Leggings
You heard it here first: bike shorts will be the trend to officially kill off leggings in 2019. No matter how you feel about the spandex shorts, you can no longer ignore their importance. After trending all over Instagram and earning celebrity fans like Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian-West, they've officially broken through this year and are giving their longer cousins—leggings—a run for their money.
Sure, bike shorts came out swinging this year, but we have data that will solidify them as a trend well into 2019, too. Pinterest just released its annual Pinterest 100 report where it shared insight into the top trends people are searching for. Among the 2019 fashion trends the site called out, bike shorts emerged with the most impressive numbers of the bunch—up by a whopping 1323%, in fact, according to the report.
After seeing bike shorts glide down the S/S 19 runways at Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Jacquemus, and Miaou, we're convinced they're only gaining more popularity as we head into next spring. We know they're a trickier trend to try, though, so keep reading to get inspired by how bike shorts are worn on the street and on Instagram; then shop our picks.
On the street:
On Instagram:
Shop the trend:
Next, the 2019 trend Kate Middleton ditched her skinny jeans for.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
-
Katie Holmes Made This Outdated Leggings-and-Boots Outfit Feel Just Right for 2025
A combo I will live in.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Chrissy Teigen Just Made This Outdated Legging-and-Boot Outfit Feel 2025 Ready
I'm influenced.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Hailey Bieber Just Wore the Heel Trend That Makes Leggings Look So Classy
See for yourself.
By Allyson Payer
-
Sophie Turner's Two-Piece Airport Look Proves That She's a Travel Pro
She gets it.
By Eliza Huber
-
Kendall Jenner Just Wore the 2024 Legging Trend That's Also Runway-Approved
Hers are $88.
By Eliza Huber
-
Gigi Hadid's Outfit Made Leggings Look More Elegant Than We Thought They Could
She knows what she's doing.
By Allyson Payer
-
I'm Saving This '90s Supermodel's Airport Looks for All My Travel Days in 2024
Each one is comfortable and super chic.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
Sofia Richie Just Made Leggings Look Elegant at Fashion Week
No surprises here.
By Allyson Payer