If street style has taught us anything in recent months, it’s what to wear with leggings. The fashion set has, arguably, been seen in little else, proving that the stretchy separates are as wearable and practical as your best jeans.
But what are they wearing the wardrobe staple with? No longer are your options limited to loungewear and activewear – AKA an oversized sweatshirt and white trainers. Instead, we’re calling on trench coats, ballet flats and oversized blazers to dress any pair of leggings up, making them appropriate for the office, running errands and even a date night out.
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If you want specifics, though, this all depends on the style of leggings you opt for. Keen on capri pants? Then opt for barely-there flip flops and a preppy cardigan. Fawning over flares? I’d suggest exaggerating your silhouette on top with an oversized biker jacket, a la Hailey Bieber.
If you’re wondering how I know this, I can confirm that I’ve spent the last week scouring recent designer runways, Pinterest and street style catalogues for ideas, taking note of how those in-the-know gave their gym leggings a glow up. So, read on for our guide on what to wear with leggings that will keep you bang on trend for spring 2026.
Try tonal with 7/8s
One way to still look trend-led while wearing leggings? Opt for something other than black. Instead, go tonal, matching the hue of your gym leggings to the rest of your spring outfit, which, for me, would involve a shower-proof trench coat and a chunky fashion trainer – something comfortable enough to carry you through all your errands. But if, like me, you can’t be trusted in muted hues, I’d consider recreating Olivia Munn’s off-duty look in khaki or navy instead.