Many of My Favorite Outfits Feature Leggings—These 6 Looks Are Chic

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As I spent time scrolling through my Saved folder on Instagram, I noticed a pattern. Yes, many of the looks I noted featured leggings as the key piece. It makes perfect sense given that the fashion crowd has been turning to leggings as a go-to elevated basic over the seasons. 

Below, I’m sharing the outfits that I think are particularly chic and showcase leggings styled in a forward way. You’ll notice a smattering of ensembles that run the gamut. This includes everything from more dressed-up looks with pieces like a tailored blazer and boots to casual ensembles with a moto jacket and sneakers.

Keep scrolling for outfit inspiration, complete with shopping recommendations as well.

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This layered look is easy yet feels high-concept with the cardigan-and-tee combo underneath the longline jacket. The pair of leggings and booties pairing is also to note.

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Talk about a chic ensemble with the of-the-moment oversize leather jacket, half-zip sweater, leggings, and chic knee-high boots.

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A blazer brings polish to any look, and the sweater tied around the shoulders adds a forward twist.

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Need a cool, casual look? Style your leggings with a hoodie and a relaxed puffer with those trusty Uggs.

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A moto jacket is no-fail and looks fantastic with everything—including these split-hem leggings.

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A popular quilted jacket teamed with leggings and heels? Chic.

Next, check out more items to wear with leggings.

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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.