The Way to Wear Leggings as Pants After 50

For the previous ten years, leggings as pants have gone from”absolutely not” to a way of life. We know that teens and even adults can pull off wearing leggings as trousers, but what about women over 50? The solution is, naturally! Listed below are a few suggestions to get you started.

1. Leggings Under an Asymmetrical Tunic

White Mark Yanette Tunic Top Plus, $27, JCPenney

This festive and bright asymmetrical tunic is perfect for work or a night out. We love that with an outfit like this one, you’re showing some leg off without leaving your butt out in the open, to fend for itself.

2. Leggings Under a Poncho

Paula Deen Mixed Stitch Sweater Knit Metallic Detailed V-Neck Poncho, $29

Anyone can put on a poncho! Because fashions are long enough to cover the hips, the poncho creates a perfect companion to your leggings. Another bonus is that ponchos can function as”outfit stretchers” — all these are the pieces that combine to your tried-and-true principles to make a complete and put-together appearance.

This poncho out of Evine supplies a gorgeous trimmed with sleeves which swoop down for a flare that is comfortable, yet alluring.

3. Leggings using a Skirt

Legacy Ponte Knit Printed Ankle QVC, Length Skirted Leggings, $18

Choose a skirt as an additional layer for dressier occasions, or when you are about wearing leggings educated. This bit, a”skirted legging,” gets the skirt built-in, but you can make your own skirted appearance with divides also. Look for skirts having a stretchier fabric that is about the same weight as your leggings.

Another plus for this combo: it is a method to wear a short skirt!

Choosing Shoes

Leggings can work with any Kind of shoe — boots, heels, pumps, shoes and booties are all options:

• Use a great sneaker (vs. your beat-up cross-trainers) on casual times to let folks know you’re not on your way into the gym.
• Add femininity to a leggings outfit with a sandal, flat or heeled.
• Sleek open-toe booties and pumps are for the dressier, more complex outfits.
• Save the clunky boots to get edgier days. Skip the boots, if you usually worry about your feet looking big.
• A tall boot with leggings keeps you warm and enables you feel less exposed in those tight pants.

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