What to Wear With Leggings: 9 Cute Outfit Ideas and Style Tips

From Rihanna to Kaia Gerber, here’s some major outfit inspiration. 
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What did we do before leggings? It’s hard to imagine a world in which the wardrobe staple didn't exist. From the gym to the streets, or even the red carpet, leggings have become a fixture in the fashion realm — and for good reason. They go with everything (well, almost everything) are comfortable, affordable, and the combo limits are endless. So endless, in fact, that it can be hard to figure out exactly what pairs best with our stretchy spandex friends and as hard as it might seem shoes to wear with leggings go beyond sneakers.

When in doubt, why not let the stars lead the way? Here are some of favorite celebrities showing us how to wear leggings, inspiration overload. We’ve got you covered.

Tess Holliday

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All the camo, please! Putting on a pop of camoflauge up top is one of the most effortless and timeless ways to tie your whole look together. A high rise legging, a tie-waist shirt, black sneakers and a black backpack will leave you looking put together yet quite practical for a day spent out on the town.

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Camo Utility Shirt Dress

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Plus Size High-Rise Leggings

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Nike Classic Cortez

Kim Kardashian

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Dressing up your leggings for a night out? Opt for a faux-leather pair for instant elevation, and add a dressy halter top to finish the look.

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Hosong Na

Faux Leather Leggings

Siobhan Bell

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Charley Gallay

Perhaps our favorite footwear option for leggings, combat boots are having a serious moment right now — and they’re easily paired with your tight fitting pants for the perfect amount of grungy, rock and roll vibes. Add a detailed or embellished top to dress it up a bit.

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Puma x Balmain Deva Boots

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Nike Air Logo Legging

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Puff Sleeve Top

Rihanna

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Jackson Lee

You can really elevate your look with one structured piece, and in this case it’s a classic black blazer. Throw it over quite literally anything to kick things up a notch or two, and leggings are no exception. Add heels and your favorite oversized sunnies and you’ll be turning heads and taking names.

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Oversized Blazer

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Rib Bodysuit

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High Waist Legging

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Stuart Weitzman Wanessa 75 Boot

Camila Cabello

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Rick Kern

Kick things up a notch and err on the dressier side by adding a statement sleeve to your leggings look. Heeled booties make the look complete by providing a happy medium between casual on the bottom and dressy up top.

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Kellman Sheer Blouse

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Paneled Leggings

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Oblique Turnover Ring Boots

Joey King

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You don’t need us to tell you that the best, most universal, go-to leggings pairing is quite simple — your favorite hoodie. Bonus points if it’s extra worn in, or vintage.

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Dickies Cropped Hoodie

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Clover Half-Frame Sunglasses

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Flex Leggings

Kaia Gerber

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Jackson Lee

Nothing says cool-girl-chic like a baseball hat. The ideal outfit for running errands (or when you’re on your third day of dry shampoo) a hat/jacket/legging combo is a safe yet stylish bet, always.

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Carhartt Sherpa Lined Sandstone Sierra Jacket

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Koral Activewear Frame Leggings

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The North Face Norm Baseball Hat

Hailey Beiber

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Gotham

The temperatures are dropping, and it’s officially puffer season. A great way to balance out all the extra volume the jacket creates on top is by opting for a sleek, cut out legging on the bottom. Finish the look with a colorful sneaker.

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Cocoon Jacket

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Hurley Quick Dry Mesh Legging

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Adidas x Missoni Pulseboot Sneakers

Kendall Jenner

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Mitchell Leff

Black on black is timeless and chic. Whether you’re running errands or are sitting courtside, you can’t go wrong with an ode to monochromatic coolness. Pair your favorite chunky sweater with your favorite leggings, throw on a colorful piece of jewelry and call it a day.

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Mini Alidia Ring

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Girlfriend Collective High Waist Legging

Lucy Hale

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If you’re looking for a pop of color or a punchy print, rocking your favorite graphic tee or long sleeve top with a solid pair of leggings is an easy, carefree outfit. Bonus points for tying it up on the side for extra flair.

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Fabletics Powerhold Legging

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Oversized Sweatshirt