5 Chic Ways To Wear Leggings

Finding chic ways to wear leggings is often quite tricky.

According to our fashion editor, Nastassja Peterson, there is nothing quite as controversial as leggings – as far as your “Outfit Of the Day” is concerned anyway!

However, we still love our leggings, and there’s nothing quite as comfortable.

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There are certainly not-so-flattering ways to wear this winter wardrobe staple, so Nastassja has put together 5 chic outfits so you’ll look fabulous in your favourite leggings.

Dressy

Layer velour leggings under a short wrap dress and put on your heels!

R949, S to XXL, Mango

R89, XS to XL, Mr Price

R1 825, Kurt Geiger at Spitz

Cosy

For ultimate comfort, go for a polo-neck and an over-sized poncho. Finish it off right with over-the-knee boots.

R199, XS to XXL, Mr Price

R299, XS to XL, Foschini

R179, XS to XL, H&M

R899, Madison

Casual

Cleverly layer your leggings under a long shirt dress. Leave a few bottom buttons undone for your leggings to peek through.

R899, 4 to 16, Forever New

R126, XS to XL, Woolworths

R219, Mr Price

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Night out

Take your leather-look leggings out on the town with a longer length shirt and boyfriend blazer, and stiletto booties.

R525, 4 to 20, Edition at Woolworths

R399, 4 to 20, Edition at Woolworths

R499, S/M to M/L, AX Paris at Zando

R1 699, Aldo at Superbalist

Sporty

Get the perfect on-the-go look with zip-detail leggings and a metallic tunic. Add a fuss-free trench coat and slip-ons for effortless style.

R429, 32 to 46, H&M

R450, XS to XL, Studio W at Woolworths

R449, 6 to 16, Superbalist

R300, Cotton On  

• By fashion editor, Nastassja Petersen