The Legging Styling "Mistakes" Celebs Don't Care That They Make

Let’s just get to it, there’s really no such thing as a styling “mistake.” If you’re feeling a particular look, by all means just go for it—regardless of whether or not others consider it fashionable. Celebrities are one of the biggest proponents for not contriving to sartorial “rules.” In fact, we’ve recently gone over the skinny jeans and ankle boot mistakes they ignore. After further research, we also realized that anything goes for these fashion A-listers when it comes to wearing leggings as well.

To give you a taste of what we mean, we’re showcasing the legging “mistakes” celebs don’t care that they make. Keep scrolling to scope how Victoria Beckham, Ashley Graham, and Kim Kardashian West embrace their legging ’fits and shop inspired styles as well.

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The Mistake: Wearing stirrup leggings over booties
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Stirrup leggings feel more casual and natural. We've often seen them paired with sneakers, Victoria Beckham proves that wearing them over pointed booties is actually quite forward.

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The Mistake: Going for stilettos with leggings
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Stilettos aren't the first shoe choice that probably comes to mind when you think of leggings, but as Ashley Graham is showcasing, the dressed-up heels can work for a sleek color-blocked ensemble.

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The Mistake: Coordinating muted colors
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Don't be afraid to try the monochromatic trend—yes, even with your colored leggings like Kim Kardashian West.

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The Mistake: Pretending leggings are skinny jeans
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Throw out the age-old rule that leggings can't be pants, and embrace this Kate Moss look where she styles her black leggings almost like skinnies with a printed top, blazer, and booties.

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The Mistake: Wearing socks over leggings
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Socks over leggings used to be the look for the '80s Jazzercise crowd, but the vibe actually brings a cool twist to a low-key travel ensemble like Rita Ora is donning here. 

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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers likeReplica Store, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.