When it comes to styling leggings, I've found that the difference between looking gym-bound and city-chic comes down to just a couple of smart swaps: the colour of your leggings and the shoes you pair them with.
Take Elsa Hosk's latest look as an example. Instead of defaulting to black leggings and white trainers, she opted for a chocolate-brown pair and finished them with supple brown suede sneakers.
There's something inherently expensive-looking about the chocolatey shade's decadent hue. Rather than blending into the background of an outfit, as black often does, rich cocoa tones bring depth, warmth and a subtle luxury. Add in suede—this season’s most sophisticated trainer update—and suddenly comfort dressing feels surprisingly refined.
Unlike white trainers—which, after seasons of colourful and suede styles dominating the market, feel a little less fresh—light brown suede versions bring comfort with a refined edge. Their deeper hue makes them less prone to visible scuffs, while the rich texture adds a level of dimension and luxury that white leather or fabric styles simply can’t match.
Hosk completed her styling with a light brown trench and a matching leather bag, adding stylish accessories that made her leggings and trainers feel far more intentional.
Scroll on to shop the best brown leggings and suede trainers to re-create the look.
Shop Brown Leggings and Suede Trainers:
Style with the matching sports jacket or pair with a leather layer.
These also come in a leopard print design.
This warm autumn neutral is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
Much more elevated than a simple white trainers, suede styles make you casual outfits feel much more intentional.
These also come in 17 other shades.
Be quick! These won't stay in stock for long.
These long in regular, long and 7/8 lengths.
This also comes in a lighter beige tone.
I'd easily believe you if you told me these were designer.
Shop the shoes that started the trend.
I'm banking these ahead of the colder months.
Style with brown leggings or pair these with your favourite jeans.
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