Leggings have been on the tip of everyone's tongues lately, and people are suddenly very interested in unexpected color options like light blue, taupe, brown, and navy. Personally, I'm all for owning a wide range of color options in this category (though, leggings in light shades will never be allowed in my house), but I would be remiss if I didn't set the record straight about one thing. Some might be daring enough to wear different legging color trends to hot Pilates and Sculpt Society, but at the end of the day, black leggings will always reign supreme. They're classic, flattering, and sweat-proof, and there's a reason why, 99% of the time, fashion people choose black leggings for any workout-to-coffee scenarios.
In case you need proof, just see the matching black leggings that Laura Harrier and Lori Harvey wore first to a Pilates class and then to brunch at Jayde's Market in Beverly Glen, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. For the afternoon occasion, Harrier wore a white, spaghetti-strap sports bra from ALO, which she paired with the yoga brand's signature 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings, a Dragon Diffusion woven bag, and cream-colored slippers. Harvey went for an all-black look, donning a strapless tee, Lululemon Align high-rise workout leggings, Saint Laurent sunglasses, and flip-flops.
On Laura Harrier: ALO Splendor Bra ($68) and 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Legging ($134); Dragon Diffusion Santa Croce Big Leather Bag ($621)
On Lori Harvey: Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant ($98); Saint Laurent SL 276 Mica ($495)
Shop Harrier's and Harvey's Black Leggings
Both looks more than proved the ease and versatility of black leggings, especially when compared to lighter legging colors. Wear them with flip-flops, mules, or sneakers in any color or style, and they just work. Recently, I've been wearing mine to mat classes with Ugg's new Classic Micro booties now that the first signs of true fall have arrived in NYC. I can't recommend the pairing enough. Another fall suggestion? Add a leather bomber jacket to your black-legging outfit for a very Hailey Bieber esque ensemble.
Convinced to stock up on black leggings yet? Keep scrolling for more of my favorite pairs.
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