You either love them or you hate them. One fact remains however, they’re a major staple in every closet and you probably own at least one pair of them.
Did you know that leggings were originally designed to be worn under Victorian gowns? This technically makes them underwear garments, but that was a long time ago and we’re years away from then. Whether you’re a workout boffin or simply just a comfort queen who likes the ease that they afford, leggings are undoubtedly the pants of the future (yeah we said it).
So, what’s in store for leggings trends this Summer 2018?
Cycle shorts
Yep, they’re back. For months now, cycling shorts have been resurfacing on all major trend reports and runways and now it seems that they’re finally hitting our shores with a big bang. As seen on Kim K-West, the Gucci SS19 runway and the Fenty shows, the key to acing the cycle shorts trend is proportions. If you’re after a sleek athleisure-inspired look like Kim’s, pair yours with dad sneakers and an oversized crop or alternatively, a sports bra and oversized over layer.
Logo Mania
If you told us that the ‘90s logo mania trend was coming back, we probably wouldn’t have believed you but here we are, in 2018, wearing our hearts on our clothes once again. With big athleisure brands like Nike, Puma and adidas contributing to the trend, we are almost tempted to head to the gym to give these stylish babies a spin. Offering styles that can take you from studio to street, you can’t go wrong in investing in athletic leggings.
High-Waist
This season’s Chanel shows gave us some major throwback ‘90s feels with sexy leggings that flatter the silhouette, complemented by gold layered chains and over-the-top accessories. High shine is here, high-cut is back and embellishments are all the rage. Style them with a statement blazer or a sweatheart bardot top and platform vamp strap sandals to complete your look.
As you can tell by now, leggings will remain an outfit staple, thanks to their versatility and overall comfort ─ and that’s the final verdict.
Get more inspiration on what to wear with leggings here.
