FASHİON
Leggings. The word sends shivers up the spines of
women packing even an ounce of extra padding below the waist. But the
clingy bottoms -- which traipsed back into style a few seasons back --
aren’t going anywhere. In fact, some of the edgiest names in fashion
recently unveiled amped-up new versions of the body-hugging staple for
spring 2010.Never fear. You don’t have to be a size 2 to rock the
hosiery-inspired pants. With everyone from Marc Jacobs to Lindsay Lohan
creating leggings collections, there’s an avalanche of fabrics, patterns
and fits to choose from. And the best news is, leggings -- when they
fit properly -- can feel as comfortable as a pair of flannel pajamas.Leila Baboi, the West Coast staff stylist for Women’s Wear Daily,
contends that there’s a pair of stretchy, skintight leggings for every
woman -- regardless of age or body shape. What’s the key to pulling off
the look? “Pair them with a long and slouchy top,” says Baboi, who has
dressed Scarlett Johansson and Ashlee Simpson. “A cropped top or a
too-tight tank will throw the balance off.”Here are some of the stylist’s savvy tips on how to work the
lean-and-mean look -- without adding extra pounds or delving into overly
trendy territory:
Choose Long Over Cropped
Capri leggings are for
spinning class -- not the office. They cut up the line of the body and
can make your bottom half look shorter and chunkier. (We’ve yet to meet a
woman who wants that!) Instead, get a long-and-lean look by choosing
leggings that hit at, or even slightly below, the ankle. Skip the
gimmicky stirrup legging: It’s an overly complicated style that’s likely
to peter out soon.
Skip Prints
If you wouldn’t have stripes or polka
dots on your regular pants, don’t try to pull them off in a legging.
Cheetah-print or metallic leggings are strictly for fashion-forward
20-somethings -- and if worn with something simple and oversized on top,
can be adorable. Over 35? Stick to solid black leggings or subdued
prints, such as a gentle acid-wash or tone-on-tone all-over paisley.
Designer David Lerner’s weighty, well-made versions have a marked
slimming effect.
Opt for Big Tops
Avoid looking like you’re
wearing a unitard, which means you’ll want to balance the tightness of a
legging with a roomier style up top. That’s a cinch these days, since
big is definitely huge in fashion right now. Boyfriend blazers,
oversized tunics, slouchy button-down shirts and baggy sweaters are all
perfect companions for leggings.
Look for Length
Pear-shaped figures aren’t exempt
from wearing the look but look best with an even longer top. A fetching
outfit: Leggings paired with a roomy tank or tunic underneath a
knee-sweeping cashmere cardigan.
Legging Jeans
Denim leggings, coined the “legging
jean,” are a sexy alternative to all-jersey leggings and offer a bit
more thickness of fabric than all-knit varieties. Citizens of Humanity, J
Brand and Goldsign all make chic legging jeans. Choose ones that have
five-pocket styling on top to avoid the maternity-ish elastic waist.
Leather Legs
Leather and PVC leggings aren’t just
for Rihanna and Lady Gaga. The decadent-looking drawers are a chic
nighttime option when paired with towering stilettos and jackets and
tops that are cut on the longer side. Nor is it a look solely for the
young. Worn with a crisp white button-down shirt and statement earrings,
leathery leggings are uber sophisticated. But be prepared to sweat -- your legs won’t be catching even the suggestion of a breeze all night.
Shoe-pairing Options
Leggings work with a bevy of
different shoe styles. Ankle boots -- heeled or flat -- strappy sandals
(again, high or low) and classic flats are all cute options. Just steer
clear of ’80s-esque pumps that don’t have a covered vamp (the part of
the shoe that covers the smooth, top side of your foot), which can turn a
leggings ensemble from sassy to sour in seconds.
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