The Nontraditional Legging Trend That's Increasing in Popularity

You can’t beat that classic pair of leggings. Whether you wear for workouts or in your off-duty life, the silhouette will always hold strong as a staple. But as we teased a few months ago, there’s another more nontraditional legging trend that’s increasing in popularity again amongst the fashion crowd. Yep, bootcut leggings—or "jazz pants”—are here as a coveted next-level legging trend.

The beauty of these stretchy pants is they can really be dressed up or down to create a chic, forward look without sacrificing comfort one bit. Hence the reason why the fashion crowd continues to embrace the trend. If you’ve been curious about incorporating bootcut leggings and yoga pants into your arsenal, keep scrolling to check out some of the best styles you can buy. You’ll also find some outfit inspiration mixed in as well to showcase the pants in action.

Style tip: Keep it simple yet impossibly chic by teaming an oversized crewneck sweatshirt with your bootcut leggings. Trendy accessories complete the vibe.

Style tip: An of-the-moment ribbed tank will amp up the style factor while keeping the comfort level on point with bootcut yoga pants and sneakers.

Style tip: A modern smocked top instantly dresses up stretchy pants—as do a pair of cool strappy sandals.

Style tip: Pairing a bandeau or crop top with your leggings is quite current-feeling with the addition of a sleek leather blazer and heels.

Style tip: Try a flared pair of yoga pants instead of standard leggings to amp up a low-key 'fit.

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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