Leather Leggings
Not everyone can appreciate leather leggings. Despite some people’s disdain for this apparel, they are undeniably hot property in the fashion industry.
You’ve probably seen your favorite rock stars and celebrities clad in a pair leather leggings – Jim Morrison, Adam Lambert, Dave Navarro, Rihanna, Victoria Beckham, and even Will Smith. Fashion icons have revived the leather leggings 80′s craze and now it’s back in the 2000′s with a twist. This leg-hugging pair may not seem wearable but it can actually transform the most boyish bodies into sexy vixens. It embraces every curve in your body and if you do not have curves, it will give you the illusion of having some. Before getting your hands on these shiny essentials, be careful with how you wear them and what pair you buy. Leather leggings have to be worn carefully lest you want to be mistaken for a costume mannequin or worse, a horse rider.
First, these leg lovers have to be skin tight. They have to hug every inch of your buttocks and legs. If you are petite and you see a pair that seems to have been made for a Polly Pocket figurine, do not underestimate it. If you can squish yourself inside those leggings, buy it by all means. Leather tends to stretch out overtime and once they expand, there is no way you can repair that. When trying on a pair, make sure to pull it up as high as you can to smooth out any wrinkles that appear on the legs and butt. Afterwards, do all sorts of movements in them: sit, stand, walk, kneel, jump, dance, and even do a cartwheel! Leather leggings have to be snug but it should not immobilize you. Don’t let the leggings suffocate your crotch either.
When wearing leather leggings, you would not want to look like a horseback rider unless you are really going to a ranch. Refrain from wearing knee high-boots. This type of leggings is already an attention-seeker on its own so do not pair it with clothing or accessories that are flashier than the leggings. During the day, pairing the leggings with a big, rocker shirt or a tunic top will do. Go ahead if you want to gun for a rocker-chick look but keep it simple yet eye-catching. You are going to go about your daily routine so be trendy and chic. Save the ostentatious accessories for a costume party.
These leggings especially look good at night. You can get away with sexy, sequined top, high-heeled pumps, bangles, and a clutch bag. Take a cue from Olivia Palermo’s stylish and chic ensemble during Elle’s Women in Music Celebration in New York. You can also copy the runway look by pairin the leggings with an over-sized sweater and ankle boots. Put up your hair in a messy ponytail or bun. Wear black eyeliner and smudge it to get that soft, smokey stare. However, make sure to keep the lips and cheeks bare. Hoop earrings, silver or gold, will add pizzazz to the whole look.
Fashion should always be an expression of your mood. Leather leggings can be intimidating but in dressing up, always follow your heart. Your style is as limitless as you want it to be.