How To Wear Leggings Under Skirts

By A Mystery Man Writer

Want to wear leggings out without looking too casual? We've come up with a clever trick that lets you wear them better, and more often.
This flowy, pink peasant skirt is just a tad too sheer to wear by itself on sunny days, but with a pair of leggings and long black socks, it definitely works.

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With a too-short dress and a long, gauzy skirt, this pair of leggings looks like it’s ready for the ballet.

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Leandra Medine’s skirt might actually be a dress, in which case, bonus points for layering prowess! Top it off with a long sweater, and you’ve got a creative look that feels as cool as it does pretty. While she’s wearing a pair of skinny jeans here, this ensemble would work just as well with leggings.

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You can wear a paper-thin skirt with a big, warm coat and make it look cohesive by layering a pair of leggings underneath. This model chose to forgo them for bare legs, but we actually think this ensemble would look even better (not to mention, feel better) with a pair of thermals on underneath.

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Fringe is a massive trend this season, and one way to get away with wearing it is to layer it over a miniskirt and leggings. Sure, Kerry Pieri might actually be wearing tights here, but again — leggings would work, too.

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