What Shoes to Wear with Leggings

July 8, 2010 Comments (0)

Do you wear leggings, either at home or out on the town? This mini-guide should get you looking stylish in your super-stretchy pants, no matter where you wear them—and no matter where you bought them! Bargain leggings or expensive pairs from Nordstrom all look great with these shoe selections.

Ballerina Flats: These simple shoes are a classic choice for people who love clean looks—you can make your style go all the way back to Audrey Hepburn, circa 1950, if you want to. Get black velvet flats to wear with flat-front black leggings in autumn, and for now, look for fresh flats with a deep front dip.

Buckled Shoes: Buckles add a ton of jazz to sandals, and the more, the merrier! Your buckled shoes can be fashioned in punched leather or in super-soft suede, and the chicest of all are the kind with buckles that come covered in self fabrics to match. Tiny buckles look great on wedges, especially when there are a ton of straps involved. Leggings allow these buckles to stand out more than if paired with jeans.

Bright, Jeweled Sandals: There are a lot of cool trends to follow up on, and the tropical, exotic look is a wonderful one to explore. Leggings are often made in solid colors to match your favorite pieces, which means you can get away with shoes a whole lot brighter than you’re used to. Patterned leather blends beautifully with bright stones, glass discs, and tiny, colored leather cords, so wear shoes with these elements with black or navy leggings.

Suede Gladiators: Suede gladiators sound sooo last season, but they are amazing with leggings if you shop right. The suede gladiators you want have multiple thin straps and an above-ankle cut, and they have an absolutely flat sole. If you are trying to shop for your suede sandals, look for a pair in dove grey or perhaps a light caramel suede.

Slip-On Sneakers: Slip-on sneakers are great for wearing at home, and with leggings? They are a dream! Slip-on sneakers are available in plain or patterned cotton, but you can find more sophisticated styles in smooth leather, with a rubberized sole or a little bit of rubber trim.

Do you like to wear leggings out, at home, or when you’re exercising? Let us know how you like to wear yours, and what shoes you like to wear with them, too!

Meieli Sawyer