If you are not a fan of the leggings, then today’s post is probably not for you. But if you have been known to enjoy a legging or if you’ve been on the fence about leggings, you may want to stick around for a few minutes while I share a few key leggings secrets.
I know.
You’re on the edge of your seat.
The legging is a tricky proposition. And, honestly, it’s not for everyone. It’s all about finding the right proportions for your body type and the only real way to do that is to head to the mall and try some things on. And then bring them home and see if you still like the look after you put it together with things you already have in your closet.
But please pay for your items before you bring them home. Crime doesn’t pay.
Several people have emailed me and said they were having a hard time finding the right tunic or what have you to pair with leggings. So today I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Quit looking at shirts and tops and head to the dress section.
One of the best tunics I’ve ever owned was supposed to be a dress at Forever 21. But since I am not Forever 21, it works much better when I pair it with skinny jeans or leggings.
Anyway, most of the items I’m featuring today are all dresses. I don’t know in what world women get away with dresses this short, but I’m just glad I don’t live in it. Oh the pressure.
But it does make me think about last week when Caroline walked into my closet while I was putting on my Spanx and said, “Oh Mama! You wear bloomers under your dresses just like I do!”
Yes, bloomers that cut off Mama’s circulation if she wears them too long.
The point is to try on different things until you find something that works. Or you may decide that nothing works. And there’s no shame in that.
1. Safe from the Cold sweater dress
I think a sweater dress paired with tights or legging and boots is so cute.
If I could only buy one thing on this list, this shirt would be it.
3. Rustling Leaves tunic sweater dress
I like this one because it doesn’t cling to the body. It has a little bit of an a-line thing going on which might be more flattering.
I love this kind of thing paired with leggings with a denim jacket thrown on top.
5. Oak cashmere blair button dress
I would probably wear this with tights instead of leggings but, either way, it’s adorable.
I bought this shirt in black about a week ago. It was on sale for $9.99 and is the perfect length to wear with leggings. It will look great with a shorter jacket thrown on top of it when the weather cools off.
I think this is a great casual look. You could even throw a scarf on with it for a little extra flair.
8. Getting in touch with nature dress
I love this one for the a-line shape. You could also layer a skinny long-sleeve t-shirt under it and pair it with leggings or skinny jeans.
I adore this. It’s another piece that would be great with a skinny long-sleeve t-shirt under it with some brown leggings and cowboy boots.
10. Shades of gray tunic dress
I would never wear this alone with leggings. It appears to be way too fitted. However, I do think it would look cute as a layering piece with skinny jeans and perhaps even leggings if you can pull it off.
11. The more sweater the better cardigan
When the weather gets colder, I think something like this cardigan could look really cute with leggings and boots.
And I also love a good coat paired with leggings. One of my favorite outfits last winter was a plaid coat that hit about mid-thigh with leggings and tall boots.
This is something that would work for a dressier look.
I’d wear it over black leggings, belt it with a great black belt and wear it with a dressy little bootie.
14. Blanket sweaters with layers
I love the way Piperlime has styled their models with blanket sweaters and tunics over leggings. The individual pieces are expensive, but it’s a look that could easily be replicated with less expensive pieces.
And that’s it for today.
Y’all have a great Friday.
I’ll be busy stocking up on cream cheese. Apparently it’s the ingredient of choice for appetizers.