5 Ways to Style Black Leggings

Happy weekend, friends! Today I wanted to share some pre-Fall outfit inspo with 5 of my go-to “formulas” when styling black leggings. The featured leggings I’m wearing have good “hold,” a flattering high rise, and a snug fit on me in XXS. The 7/8 length option on sale is new this year with the addition of side pockets! Note the pockets and side seams make this a little more sporty than their plain black live in leggings. Here’s how they look by themselves with a Nike sports bra:

Boston style blogger, Extra Petite shares five ways to style black leggings on a petite frame. Check out the outfits she created with black Zella leggings.

5 ways to style black leggings
1. Athleisure

Formula: Cropped moto jacket over a longer top or hoodie + sneakers. Add a sleek baseball cap on those troublesome hair days.

athleisure zella leggings outfit petite women

Zella leggings xxs, Caslon sweater xxs (old; similar), Sole Society Zeda tote, similar Nike  sneakers 5.5, Topshop moto jacket (old; similar)

2. Cozy but Chic

Formula: Poncho or tunic sweater + over the knee boots or ankle booties.

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Similar OTK boots 5.5 (mine are Steve Madden – see review pics), Anthropologie poncho (sold out; similar)

3. Casual on the go

Formula: Slouchy waffle tee layered over a striped tunic + slip on sneakers.

Boston style blogger, Extra Petite shares five ways to style black leggings on a petite frame. Check out the outfits she created with black Zella leggings.

Similar waffle top, BP striped top (similar), M.Gemi sneakers 35 c/o (runs big), Sole Society tote 

4. Utilitarian

Formula: Army jacket, rain boots, big cozy scarf + a hands free crossbody bag.

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5. Classic

Formula: Timeless stripes + trench coat paired with Chelsea booties. Add an optional pop of color with a bright bag!

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SE Chelsea rain boots  (similar here, here), similar striped tee, Burberry trench (see my reviews), Celine bag

Which of these 5 pairings is your favorite?

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