5 Ways to Wear Leggings on NYE
It's absolutely no secret that leggings reigned supreme as one of the must-haves among the cool-girl set in 2017. Fashion A-listers like Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Miranda Kerr, and Olivia Palermo all stepped out in a variety of cool and forward ensembles featuring the stretchy pants. While we've seen leggings appear in night-out looks and weekend getups throughout the year, we haven't considered them for more formal occasions like a New Year's Eve soirée, for example. But believe it or not, it's actually incredibly easy to pull off leggings for NYE. Sure, they're traditionally a casual item, but if you style them correctly, you can easily master that coveted comfortable yet chic vibe.
Keep scrolling to check out celebrities showcasing how to style leggings for New Year's Eve.
It's no secret that velvet is the It fabric of the season (especially for the holidays). Take a cue from Kendall and go for a velvet robe with your leggings and heels.
A statement coat instantly ties a neutral ensemble together. Go for a lighter jacket style if you're wanting to keep your topper on inside your party, or follow Olivia's lead and choose a heavier style if you just need something to keep you toasty (and chic) as you're jetting from party to party.
On Lily Aldridge: Isabel Marant top and boots; Paige Keegan Belt ($229); Jerome Dreyfuss Popeye Bag ($1010)
Offset your go-to metallic top (so festive!) with a cool pair of leather leggings for that downtown soirée.
On Miranda Kerr: Karen Walker Sunglasses ($280); Rockins scarf; Mystylemode bodysuit; Saint Laurent bag; ThePerfext Leggings ($1250); Tony Bianco Diddy Boots ($220)
Hosting a party at your house? Try Miranda's look and go for leggings with a velvet tank (so right now!) paired with heels and a choker. If you decide to run out to a bar before midnight, grab a sleek cape to top off your look.
On Kate Moss: Tabitha Simmons booties
Yes, you can pair a fancier silk cami with leggings. Kate's ensemble here is sleek yet festive (especially with her fun coat).
There are so many leggings that look just like trousers.This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated by Anna LaPlaca.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 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.
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