8 Ways to Wear Faux Leather Leggings

I’ve found them—the perfect bottoms for wearing in or out of the house: faux leather leggings. The high rise and the faux leather pattern makes them so much more chic—and winter-worthy—than traditional cotton leggings or yoga pants.  These leggings are my favorite for days when I don’t want to wear denim but still want to feel put together. They are a chic alternative to active wear and honestly so easy to style once you get an outfit formula in your head. For me, it’s usually a base layer, with a completer piece over it for some length to cover the bum and finish with shoes to match. In all of these looks, I’m wearing a gold necklace which is simple, delicate and adds a finishing touch to any outfit and literally goes with anything! (Check out my minimalist jewelry capsule here.)

ABOUT THE LEGGINGS:
These leggings are comfortable, chic and practical. And they’re on final sale right now in a few colors! I got them at Athleta in black. (Funny story- I won a $50 gift card there at a barre class recently and found these leggings on the clearance rack– meant to be!) I am usually a size 8 or medium in bottoms and got the medium here. They have a slightly looser fit but work just fine.

Another alternative is the ever popular Spanx faux leather legging. I have worn these before and they have incredible powers to suck everything in and are more of a true black vs the Athleta ones, which are technically described as black but have more of a gunmetal gray tint to it. The Spanx ones have quite a bit more compression to them, so I sized up one size in those when I tried them. Shopbop carries the Spanx leggings along with a few other options (one, two, three) that are part of a big sale going on now through Saturday 3/9. Get up to 25% off full-price styles with code SPRING as well as 15% off orders of $200+, 20% off orders of $500+ and 25% off orders of $800+). Plus, get CASH back on your Shopbop purchase with a free Rakuten account (I’ve earned over $800 over the years using it to shop online literally anywhere!)

There are SO MANY possibilities with these leggings, but here are 8 ideas to get you started…

Outfit #1: Longer sweater (option, get free shipping on your first order with this link!) + Leggings + Pointed ballet flats (under $20!)

I paired it with these leather earrings my friend (and fellow blogger) Kaelyn made for me along with this necklace.

Outfit #2: Sweatshirt (it’s oversized…I sized down) / Leggings / Shoes (under $20!)–> see all my favorite sneakers here
Comfy and casual– tunic like sweatshirt is perfect length to cover the bum. I wore these leggings to barre class with a tank and threw the sweatshirt on after for an easy look.

Outfit #3:  Jacket / Chambray button down / Leggings / Booties (part of Shopbop sale going on now through Saturday 3/9. Get up to 25% off full-price styles with code SPRING as well as 15% off orders of $200+, 20% off orders of $500+ and 25% off orders of $800+). Plus, get CASH back on your Shopbop purchase with a free Rakuten account (I’ve earned over $800 over the years using it to shop online literally anywhere!)

Outfit #4: Sweater blazer / Striped top / Leggings / Shoes (part of Shopbop sale going on now through Saturday 3/9. Get up to 25% off full-price styles with code SPRING as well as 15% off orders of $200+, 20% off orders of $500+ and 25% off orders of $800+). Plus, get CASH back on your Shopbop purchase with a free Rakuten account (I’ve earned over $800 over the years using it to shop online literally anywhere!)

Outfit #5: Moto Jacket (similar, similar) / Tank / Leggings / Pointed ballet flats (under $20!) / Earrings (sold out but designer is part of Shopbop sale!) / Necklace

Outfit #6: Jacket / Top / Leggings / Shoes (part of Shopbop sale going on now through Saturday 3/9. Get up to 25% off full-price styles with code SPRING as well as 15% off orders of $200+, 20% off orders of $500+ and 25% off orders of $800+). Plus, get CASH back on your Shopbop purchase with a free Rakuten account (I’ve earned over $800 over the years using it to shop online literally anywhere!)
Lighter colors make this outfit a perfect transitional outfit for spring!

Outfit #7: Jean jacket / Sweater (get free shipping on your first order with this link!) / Leggings / Shoes (old, from Poshmark– but designer is part of Shopbop sale with a similar option! (The Shopbop sale going on now through Saturday 3/9. Get up to 25% off full-price styles with code SPRING as well as 15% off orders of $200+, 20% off orders of $500+ and 25% off orders of $800+). Plus, get CASH back on your Shopbop purchase with a free Rakuten account (I’ve earned over $800 over the years using it to shop online literally anywhere!)

Outfit #8: Open cardigan (old Merona via Poshmark), option / Tee (get free shipping on your first order with this link!) / Leggings / Pointed ballet flats (under $20!)

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