Leather leggings are a fashionable novelty, they have replaced leather trousers (although they are still in fashion). The new leggings are less extravagant and more versatile than leather pants. The use of knitwear that imitates leather instead of genuine leather makes this model more practical and affordable. Fashion designers suggest wearing them as casual wear; they are also suitable for a party.
Leggings are very tight-fitting, elastic trousers without additional details (pockets, yokes, etc.), often with an elastic waistband. The cut is more reminiscent of tights than trousers. This type of clothing comes from leggings - ancient, very narrow men's trousers made of elk skin. To achieve a tight fit, they were put on raw and dried on the body (how lucky we are that leggings are now made from modern materials). They were worn by noble men and, especially, military men (for example, hussars), because leather trousers are ideal for riding.
There is another option for their origin; Similar tight trousers are traditionally worn by women in North India, topped with a dress or knee-length chiffon tunic. Please note that such oriental suits with leggings are rapidly becoming fashionable.
The word “leggings” itself comes from the English “leg”, since they fit the legs tightly without changing their shape. Leggings were in fashion in the 80s and 90s. But, please note; Despite the retro fascination, wearing them exactly as they were in those years is absolutely not fashionable.
Looks for winter
To begin with, it would be nice to indicate what exactly you should not wear leggings with in winter: cropped down jackets, short mink coats and leather biker jackets in combination with tight leatherette pants are the height of provincialism and a sign of a lack of common sense.
It is better to replace short items with long quilted ivory down jackets or insulated coats with a belt. Elegant suede boots or boots with a round toe and a proportionate heel will perfectly complement the winter look.
Stylish options
Many women who prefer a business style refuse tight trousers made of leather, considering these clothes inappropriate for the image of a business lady. In fact, even women in leadership positions can look beautiful and unpretentious in leather leggings. To do this, just wear them with a conservative-style blouse or shirt and high-heeled pumps.
With short tops, sweaters and jackets that expose the midriff, leather leggings can be worn exclusively by slender young fashionistas. They may even dare to wear patent leather models. For older women, such clothes will not make them attractive. Short fashionistas should not overload the upper part of the figure, so it is better to avoid voluminous blouses and sweaters.
What to wear with leather leggings, if we talk about the type of shoes? These can be boots, ankle boots, boots or shoes, and it doesn’t matter whether the model has heels or flat soles. If the leggings are not leather, but made of light fabric that imitates leather, they can also be worn in the warm season - in spring or cool summer evenings.
If colored leather leggings have appeared in your wardrobe - imitation zebra or leopard skin, the top needs to be selected especially carefully. First of all, you should understand that it should be monochromatic and harmonize with the bottom of the outfit.
Below are stylish options in the photo on what to wear with leggings under the skin of these exotic animals:
Summer sets
In the summer of 2021, the simplest and most elegant combination, appropriate in the urban jungle, will be leatherette trousers in dark brown or dark blue in combination with a plain contrasting blouse in a contrasting shade. A scarlet chiffon blouse with one accent decorative element, for example, a bare shoulder or a bow, would be appropriate here. As an accessory, choose an envelope-shaped clutch, and complete the summer look with a pair of loafers.
Care
Any clothing will last a long time only if proper care is provided. Let's figure out how to properly care for leather leggings. To keep your trousers looking normal, it is recommended to clean them after a day of wear using wet wipes . However, this cleaning method does not completely remove all dirt, so from time to time the trousers need to be dry cleaned, and if for some reason this is not possible, then they will still have to be washed.
Manual
In most cases, hand washing is recommended to care for leather leggings. You need to prepare:
- a basin with clean warm (about 30 degrees) water;
- soft brush or sponge;
- neutral detergent solution.
First you need to soak your pants in clean water (without soap) for no more than five to ten minutes. Then you should lay the leggings in the bath and use a sponge or a very soft brush and soapy water to clean them, paying attention to stains. After finishing washing, you need to rinse the leggings, draining the water several times. You cannot twist or wring out these trousers; you just need to shake off any remaining moisture. Before drying, turn the trousers inside out and lay them out on a horizontal surface. You can use a special trouser hanger. But you can’t hang leggings by throwing them over a rope; a crease will form on the trousers.
It is advisable to dry it in the fresh air, but not in winter . During the cold season, it is better to dry in a room with good ventilation. Do not dry leather leggings near radiators or direct a stream of warm air from a heater with a fan onto them. This will ruin the fabric. After the leggings have dried, they will need to be turned right side out and dried.
Machine
If the product label indicates that machine washing is allowed, then this method can be used. You need to wash on the most delicate cycle, excluding spin. Leather leggings should be washed separately from other items.
Dry these clothes after machine washing in the same way as after hand washing. Please note that if there are scratches or other damage on the leather surface of the trousers, then after machine washing the defects will become more noticeable.
Removing stains
You can try to remove old stains on leather leggings using a solution of vinegar or citric acid. In the solution (you can prepare the solution by eye, it should taste very sour), you need to moisten a sponge or microfiber cloth and gently rub it over the dirty areas. Then rinse the sponge in clean water and wipe the areas treated with the solution again.
It is recommended to remove greasy stains with gasoline . You should use purified gasoline (available at a hardware store or a repair shop). You need to clean it very carefully, after first testing in an inconspicuous place to see if gasoline removes the paint. Then you need to wipe off the remaining gasoline with a clean cloth soaked in water.
Ensembles for autumn-spring
In autumn and spring, it’s easy to create a classic look based on a long coat in a muted shade: for example, bottle or moss. Elegant leather ankle boots without unnecessary accessories, mid-rise leather trousers and a matching cashmere sweater can be complemented with an iconic quilted bag on long chains.
In addition to thematic photos of images, we will try to give short explanations for wardrobe items that every young woman has in her arsenal.
Fashionable looks
In the wardrobe of modern determined girls, leather leggings have become a must-have item. They can easily be used to create casual, evening outfits, and sometimes even office looks.
When combined with T-shirts, tops, and T-shirts, these trousers serve as a practical option for walking and everyday looks.
Models of leather leggings with prints require a laconic top that harmoniously balances the image.
Burgundy shades are in fashion. Deep rich color will complement the evening composition.
Thanks to a new outfit, you can look stylish at any time of the year. Summer, demi-season, winter (with fleece) items have confidently come into fashion, expanding the wardrobe of brave fashionistas.
You can create the perfect look by carefully selecting accessories. Glasses, a scarf, metal jewelry, and an expensive bag will serve as excellent companions. A sense of proportion plays an important role. It is worth remembering that leggings made from shiny fabrics require a minimum of additions.
An extraordinary piece of clothing that can be safely added to the wardrobe of democratic fashionistas is gaining popularity. Interesting combinations allow you to show sensuality and emphasize individuality. Careful selection of all elements of the outfit will provide a charming image.
With a shirt
With a shirt tucked in, you can create many successful looks. It is important to pay attention to the quality of the material: you should not skimp on it. The fabric of the product should fall easily and not wrinkle. The color should be either monochromatic, but rich, or muted with floral patterns. Loose, loose-fitting shirts with geometric vertical stripes are no longer in fashion.
What kind of leather leggings are in fashion?
Modern leggings “under the skin” are a beautiful and comfortable thing, thick knitwear improves the figure thanks to the “tightening” effect. Leather leggings can be matte, shiny, or embossed (like snakeskin or lace). The most popular color is black, they can also be red (muted color) and all shades of brown. Metallic leather models are very popular, especially “old silver” and “old bronze”.
Today it is fashionable to wear this item with clothes covering the hips. It is not advisable to wear them with a very tight-fitting top; it is better to apply the rule of contrast. Leather leggings go well with knitted sweaters that are hip-length or lower, loose or moderately fitted, with long, voluminous, knitted jackets, cardigans, jackets and short coats.
They go well with medium-length fur coats. In summer, long, loose T-shirts, chiffon tunics, and romantic blouses for graduation will suit them. Multi-layer combination is fashionable; leggings – long tunic – short jacket or jacket.
With long cardigan
An elongated cardigan in a monochromatic contrasting shade is exactly the thing that will bring back the relevance of leggings in the spring of 2021. Give preference to cappuccino, ivory, caramel or natural beige.
What shoes should I wear with leatherette leggings so that they look appropriate and don’t seem like a relic of yesteryear? We will try to answer briefly each point:
Shoes
Pumps and tight trousers are a classic combination for a feminine look. Leggings in a burgundy-brown shade combined with a chiffon blouse with small floral patterns will perfectly complement beige leather pumps.
Sandals
Sandals, along with a light flowing top (for example, a blouse) balance the aggressiveness of leggings. In a set with elegant sandals there should be trousers of an equally elegant texture. A high waist and a decorative leatherette bow would be appropriate here.
Rough lace-up boots
Ugly Fashion and military style are a thing of the past: after the pandemic, women again want to be feminine and gentle. Combat boots combined with leather pants on the spring streets of the city will look archaic from a late 90s movie.
Boots
Lace-up boots and pairs with heavy chunky heels are things to avoid when putting together your winter look. It is better to give preference to low-heeled suede boots in warm, calm shades, which will be echoed by a scarf or sweater cuffs.
Ankle boots
High heels, leather and leopard print are a great combination for a superheroine from an American comic book movie from 20 years ago. Today, it takes a lot of effort to incorporate ankle boots into an outfit with tight-fitting pants. In the spring, the situation will be saved by a long, voluminous coat of a rich shade: green, blue, milky. In such a thing, a woman seems fragile and tender, and the focus of attention shifts as much as possible from aggressive ankle boots and leather pants.
Sneakers/sneakers
Leather leggings with sneakers or sneakers are the ultimate student combination, which has become a thing of the distant past of urban fashion along with the 2010s. Today, this combination is only suitable for a quick run to the next store.
UGG boots
Ugg boots are very comfortable and warm, but not too feminine shoes. Tight leather pants only aggravate the situation, but if a combination is inevitable, then it is better to give preference to suede UGG boots lined with natural fur in warm, natural shades.
What are they?
Let's remember that women's leggings are tight pants, usually used for sports activities.
As we live in an age of comfort, leggings have become more and more common in other areas of life. Quarantine in 2020 further fueled the popularity of this style of trousers, because at home it is always more convenient to wear something tight at the bottom and throw on your favorite T-shirt on top.
Let us also remember that it is not the first season that leather and everything that can be created from it has been at the top of fashion.
We combine these two factors and get a fresh trend - leather leggings. It is not necessary that this style of pants or trousers, whichever suits you better, be made of genuine leather; you can use a material that imitates leather as a basis.
The most important thing is to be able to put three pillars together:
- figure;
- fashion;
- preference.
If a wardrobe item fits well on your figure, you like it and it is at the peak of fashion fame, then the success of the event has been achieved.
I propose to move on to a more detailed discussion of how and with what we should wear this intricate style.
Skin Features
It is known from history that tanning appeared in Rus' in the 6th-7th centuries, and since then the production of natural and artificial leather has increased every year. As a result of tanning cattle hides, a soft and elastic fabric with excellent aesthetic properties and high performance is produced. Today, leather items are very popular, allowing you to create presentable and luxurious looks. At any time of the year, they wear clothes made of leather of different densities and textures. In winter, impregnated items are used to retain heat, and in summer, thin kid samples are used.
Advantages of the material:
- Durability.
- Strength.
- External attractiveness.
- Environmental Safety.
- Easy to care for.
- Resistance to mechanical loads and deformations.
An alternative to natural material is the so-called “eco-leather”, which is obtained artificially and has excellent performance. The durable material does not absorb moisture and does not dry out, which ensures a long service life of the products. In early spring and autumn, trousers made of artificial leather and suede are used, and in winter, samples made of natural dense material with impregnation and insulation are in demand.
Choosing leggings according to your figure
Let's start with the fact that leggings are made from various materials. Of course, they are all characterized by increased elasticity and good stretch. You can choose models made from thin fabric, including those with translucent elements. Such products are good for the off-season and cool summer. In the cold season, insulated leggings with leather inserts on the sides will help out. They resemble equestrian breeches in appearance and are distinguished by increased density.
Many women make the mistake of choosing leggings that are smaller in size. This model will not hide figure flaws, but will only emphasize them by gathering folds in problem areas.
High-waisted leggings will help tighten your waistline. If you need to lift your buttocks and hide cellulite, then products with a modeling effect will help. Expectant mothers will also be able to choose fashionable leggings with leather details. Products for pregnant women usually have an additional insert along the waistline, which has a higher degree of elasticity and supports the belly without tightening it.
When purchasing a product, you should consider not only its style, but also its color. Classic black leggings are suitable for almost all girls, with the exception of those with very thin legs. In this case, leggings in nude colors, which are considered the most fashionable today, will help out. White leggings with leather inserts look extremely stylish, but require special attention when choosing companion clothing. White or milky leggings are undesirable in the wardrobe of pear-shaped girls.
Who are they suitable for?
Modern fashion designers offer m for different women. Depending on the season and the purpose of the bow, trousers of a certain cut, shape and length are selected. You should take into account your figure type in order to choose the ideal model that will highlight your advantages and hide minor errors in your figure. For thin girls, stylists advise using long trousers with elastic that provide a push-up effect. Overweight ladies should wear leggings with a high waistline. The best choice for pregnant women is leggings with a belt.
