Black Leggings Are Fine, But It Girls Know These 6 Trendier Versions Feel So Now

No hate to plain black leggings, but if you saw the state of my dresser drawer, you'd understand that my closet can't possibly squeeze in even one more pair without breaking. I own far too many of them, but recently it's other variants I've been gravitating toward instead. As someone who closely follows the style of It girls like Elsa Hosk, Hailey Bieber, and Jasmine Tookes, I've noticed they too have set aside their basic black leggings of late.

Instead, they're opting for fresher and cooler fall 2025 legging trends that make even their most casual outfits feel so "now." From Hailey Bieber's flared leggings to Elsa Hosk's heather gray pair, these fall 2025 legging trends make plain black pairs look downright dated.

Flare Leggings

When Hailey Bieber wears a casual outfit, it tends to take off and go viral, and such is the case with her latest look: a cosign of the flared-legging trend that's bubbling up right now. Instead of sneakers, though, Bieber paired hers with sleek leather flip-flops and a sporty baseball tee, and we anticipate that the specific combination of flare leggings and flip-flops will soon be everywhere.

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Chocolate Brown

If you're looking for a simple way to upgrade your standard legging looks this season, swap your plain black pair for one in a chocolate-brown hue. Style it the same way—chunky socks and athletic sneakers are our favorite pairing—and watch as your everyday outfits look so much more elevated.

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Capri Leggings

While, normally, leggings are not the item to pair with ballet flats or heels, capri leggings are the one exception. The cropped length that hits just below the knee looks chic dressed up or down, making it a key staple in It-girl wardrobes everywhere. It's showing no signs of slowing down, so this is not the trend to miss out on for fall.

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Heather Gray

Heather gray is the so-wrong-it's-right color that It girls are suddenly opting for with their latest legging looks. It taps into a retro-athletic vibe that feels utterly cool for running around town.

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Stirrup Leggings

If a fashion person is wearing a pair of leggings with heels, there's a 90% chance that they're stirrup leggings. It's a small detail but one that looks so chic with a pair of glove pumps and a standout jacket or blazer.

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Fold-Over Leggings

While not necessarily designed for a high-impact workout, fold-over leggings are popping up on fashion girls' feeds for coffee runs and lounge-y brunch looks. They're a cooler Y2K-inspired alt to track pants, especially paired with a fitted tee or shrunken sweatshirt.

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