What to Wear with Leggings: Check Out The Combinations

September 29, 2010- Leggings and Tops go hand-in-hand. Today leggings or tights have occupied an important place in any woman's wardrobe. The leggings with a matching top can really make a fashion statement provided the right combination is chosen. Ladies tops with leggings have gained popularity in the fashion world. The best part is that with different tops, the same leggings can be a fun and creative way to showcase your fashion sense. They are versatile because they can be worn with many different looks. Let us check in the photo gallery below, what are the different combinations that look perfect with leggings.

Tunic tops and loose fitting tops play a very beautiful combination with leggings. Many women make the mistake of wearing short and tight fitting tops with leggings. But usually longer tops that cover your hips look classy and elegant. As leggings are available in varied lengths, you can choose your tops accordingly. The loose fitting tops look good with full length leggings. The tops also go well with mid-thigh and knee length leggings. With tunic tops, it is better to wear high heeled boots of the same color as the tights. At the same time, for loose fitting tops, flats or heels, can be worn.
With winters, a popular dress for all fashionable ladies is wearing leggings with long sweaters and cardigans. While these give a casual look, for formal occasions, you can go for long or short coats and jackets with leggings. Here, black leggings, calf-length leggings in black, or other solid color go best. To give a more chic look, wear pencil heels and stilettos.
The latest trend is to pair leggings with vibrant and ethnic Kurtis or Kurtas. The ethnic look displayed by the traditional kurtas have also gone well in western countries, though this fashion is more prominent in India as the leggings have become a good substitute for the Indian Churidar. The kurtis that are worn with leggings are usually the ankle length ones. Kurtis in varied prints and colors combined with contrast leggings indeed renders a chic look. Infact to give a western touch, you can also pair Indian kurtis with mid thigh length leggings.
Another very good combination that goes well with leggings is dresses. Dresses that fall at or above the knee can work well with leggings. Here a close-fitting dress really look very chic with leggings. To add more glamor, you can also tie a wide belt at the waist.

Last but not the least, another combination is the short skirts or shorts paired with leggings. This is more of a casual kind of dress and preferred by those who do not want to display their legs skin. Pairing leggings with mini-skirts or shorts, particularly denim skirts, look really cool for a casual outing, perfect for weekends.