The most important piece of clothing in your fall wardrobe is a good pair of leggings. Leggings should be thick, hold their shape, and not roll down when you bend or sit. It’s harder than you think to find a good pair; not all leggings are created equally. It might be tempting to buy cheap leggings, but high-quality leggings will look better and last longer. Trust me on this, stylish readers!
Finding leggings you like takes a bit of trial and error. What looks good and feels comfortable on one person may not work for another, so you might want to try a few different brands to find your favorite. If you are buying only one pair of leggings this season, I recommend getting black or brown, depending on the colors and patterns you wear most. I have black, brown, aubergine, and denim leggings for fall and winter. I wear leggings three-to-four times a week, so I like to have more than one pair and color.
I’ve tried several different brands of leggings the last couple of years. Some were too thin or too loose and bagged at the knees after I wore them a few hours. Others were too tight, making it hard to breathe. A few brands are just right and worth recommending to you.
The first option, Assets by Sara Blakely, is a good one. These seamless, slimming leggings come in black or grey and are $28.00 at Target. They have a wide waistband that smooths our your stomach, hips, and thighs. And, according to the Target website, they make your butt look fantastic! Sizes range from small to XXL.
The second, better option is the Hue Ultra Wide Waistband Leggings. They come in come three colors – black, espresso, and graphite heather – and are $36.00 at Nordstrom. These leggings have a nonbinding waistband that creates a smooth, flattering silhouette. Sizes range from XS (0-2) to XL (16.)
The third and best option, in my opinion, is the tummy-control leggings from Lysse. I cannot do fall fashion without these leggings. They retail between $56.00 and $98.00, depending on the style and material, and range in size from XS to XL. You can get them from Nordstrom and Lysse, although Nordstrom’s selection is limited. I buy my leggings at Marlo Miller Boutique in Houston because Marlo carries a variety of styles and colors, and I like to support local businesses.
You may think I’m crazy, suggesting you buy leggings that cost $60.00 or more, but allow me to extol the virtues of the tummy-control leggings:
Although leggings are not pants (more on that later,) you can consider them pants for the purpose of wardrobe-building. Like a pair of slacks or jeans, leggings are a basic item around which you rotate other pieces. Leggings are to tunics as pants are to tops!
The next fall wardrobe staple on my list is a knee-length dress or tunic. In tomorrow’s post, I’ll explain the difference between leggings and pants (it’s crucial that you learn this information!) and give you some ideas for what to wear with your leggings.
Do you have a favorite brand of leggings? What do you like about them? What do you wear with your leggings? I can’t wait to show you some great tunic and dress options!
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