Leggings have been a part of our wardrobe for years; we never really considered them more than just gym wear until recently. Leggings have evolved drastically over the last few years, and it was only during the pandemic that they got the attention they deserved. The work-from-home phase made us gravitate more towards comfortable items, and leggings were one of those items. It was during this time that we changed our stance on how to style and wear leggings, which mostly revolved around a simple and basic pair of black leggings.
When styled correctly, a pair of leggings can make you feel put-together in an instant. But if you think your wardrobe could use more pairs of leggings in different styles, then you happen to come to the right place. The market is brimming with an array of reinvented leggings that look much cooler and chicer than basic black leggings. From stirrup silhouette to split hem, you can find leggings in a plethora of fabulous options.
Ahead, we have listed a couple of cool legging trends bubbling up this year.
Split hem
Leggings with split hem were trending really hard in 2020, and their popularity will continue to increase in 2021. They are an uber-looking pair of leggings that instantly make any outfit look much cooler and stylish. Split hem leggings can totally be mistaken for sleek pants, additionally, the open hem helps draw attention to the pair of shoes you are wearing. Moreover, split hem leggings can be styled in a myriad of ways; you can easily dress them up or dress them down.
Stirrup leggings
Much like split hem leggings, stirrup leggings garnered a lot of attention the previous year, and this will continue to 2021. You can expect to see more of stirrup leggings in the coming months. It is definitely one of the most exciting trends of all and lends a sense of flair and forward feel to the look effortlessly. While stirrup leggings might not be everyone’s cup of tea, they can look incredibly chic when styled correctly. Additionally, stirrup leggings can be paired with multiple outfits in your wardrobe, you can either choose to keep the look comfortable and chic or fashion-forward and nonchalant.
Printed leggings
Leggings don’t always have to look simple and boring; they could totally use a burst of colors and beautiful prints. Luckily, leggings have been reinvented this year; you can spot them in an array of cool and chic prints. From logo to funky prints, there’s no dearth of options when it comes to printed leggings. Printed leggings are fashion crowds’ favorite for a reason, and the level of visual interest and flair they add to the outfit kinda explain their popularity.
Latex leggings
And like that, latex leggings are back in the game, and we personally feel that they will be everywhere in 2021. The sleek and polished feel of latex leggings is sufficient to give your outfit a modern and chic update. It can make even the most basic outfit look more elevated and dressy in an instant. Latex leggings are the fashion lots’ favorite, and several celebs wearing latex leggings prove the same. If you want to create a cool-girl look, you should look no further than latex leggings.
Ribbed leggings
Ribbed leggings are yet another style we are expecting to see a lot more of in 2021. They have already gained a lot of popularity, and it will continue to rise in the coming months. Aside from being supremely comfortable, ribbed leggings also lend a sense of style and cozy touch to the outfit.
