What To Wear With Leather Leggings - Fabulous After 40

DO wear Black Leather Leggings with:

• tops that flow and are not too tight, so the silhouette is broader, looser on top and narrow, skinny on the bottom
• tops that end below your hip bones (minimum) or cover your bum, or go even longer
• cozy, loose, slightly oversized sweaters
• narrow cut ( but not tight) blouses and shirts
• tunic style dresses or tops
•  blazers layered with a long top or sweater underneath
• sporty and classic pieces
• feminine touches like lace or peplum
• long boyfriend cardigans and cascading sweaters
• rich fabrics like cashmere, silk
• trench coats, peacoats
• color- brights or neutrals
• tops with details at the neckline if you are wide below to draw the eye upwards
• few accessories- leather pants are a statement on their own
• Shoes or boots in black like your leggings to create a long, lean line. Flats like smoking slippers, ballet flats, and booties work well.
• Check out the way I wear my faux leather leggings

What Tops should you wear with Leather Leggings?

There are many tops you can wear with leggings, which I will show you below. What’s common about all of them is they cover your bottom. The best tops to wear with leather leggings are:

A long sweater looks relaxed and cozy, while leather pants give your look an urban edge. This red v-neck looks eye-catching with these black ribbed leggings. 

4. Dresses with Faux Leather Leggings

You can wear a dress with leather leggings, but it has to be the right dress. A short sweater dress with faux leather leggings is a chic look. Pair it with booties or your favorite slip-on statement sneakers.

5. Tunics and Knit Tunic Sweaters

Any tunic or tunic sweater looks great with leggings, particularly if it flares out a bit at the bottom. When it has an asymmetrical hem, it gives an artsy look. A solid color is always striking with black leather leggings, or wear a print with a bit of black to tie in with the black leather leggings.

6. Blazers

Wear a slim-fitting but not baggy t-shirt ( untucked) + a blazer + leather leggings to look chic. This is a dressier version of blue jeans and a top. Layering pieces help you create a wide to narrow shape that is very slimming.

7. Ponchos

A poncho is another knit that looks great with leather/faux leather leggings. A poncho + leggings + riding boots is a very chic look.

Not Sure about Leather Leggings? Try Suede Leggings, Instead

If you can’t quite wrap your head around leather leggings but want more of an edgy look than a Ponte legging, try suede leggings. They are hip but also elegant.

One final note: I recently bought faux leggings, and after wearing them one, they stretched out, so you may want to think about going one size smaller. Check with the salesperson how much they are going to stretch.

Do you have ideas for what to wear with black leather leggings? If so, please comment or send me a photo. I would love to post it. 

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Deborah Boland

Deborah, a former Fashion & Lifestyle TV host and Image Consultant, understands the style challenges women face in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. As the founder of Fabulous After 40, she helps women tweak their chic and embrace fashion with confidence—so they always look and feel amazing.

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