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How to wear leggings

Published 9:45 AM EDT, Thu April 18, 2013
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Fashion blogger Lucie Zhang says leggings make perfectly fine attire if worn correctly. Click through the gallery for fashionista-approved ways to rock the garment.
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Fashion blogger Lucie Zhang says leggings make perfectly fine attire if worn correctly. Click through the gallery for fashionista-approved ways to rock the garment.
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Mila Kunis pairs her leggings with a loose, flowing top for balance.
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Mila Kunis pairs her leggings with a loose, flowing top for balance.
Model Krista White showcases a Nicole Miller design. Leggings are perfect with a dress that might otherwise be too sheer.
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Model Krista White showcases a Nicole Miller design. Leggings are perfect with a dress that might otherwise be too sheer.
Singer Ciara's leggings work because they're paired with a long tank.
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Singer Ciara's leggings work because they're paired with a long tank.
Jeans would be too bulky under this long top, and tights wouldn't be quite enough. Christy Turlington's solution? Leggings, of course.
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Jeans would be too bulky under this long top, and tights wouldn't be quite enough. Christy Turlington's solution? Leggings, of course.
Olivia Palermo looks comfortable in leggings and a flowing tunic at a Dior fashion show.
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Olivia Palermo looks comfortable in leggings and a flowing tunic at a Dior fashion show.
Not one for tunics? Pair your leggings with a peplum top, like Lou Doillon here, for a flattering silhouette.
How to wear leggings —
Not one for tunics? Pair your leggings with a peplum top, like Lou Doillon here, for a flattering silhouette.
Fashion icon Alexa Chung is no stranger to leggings. Here, their slim silhouette balances out her oversized top.
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Fashion icon Alexa Chung is no stranger to leggings. Here, their slim silhouette balances out her oversized top.
Kate Moss' top is long and loose enough to make her leggings work, and she's dressed them up with a black blazer.
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Kate Moss' top is long and loose enough to make her leggings work, and she's dressed them up with a black blazer.
Gwen Stefani is classy but edgy in leggings and a matching peplum top.
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Gwen Stefani is classy but edgy in leggings and a matching peplum top.
Model Karolina Kurkova shows that leggings can go black-tie, too.
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Model Karolina Kurkova shows that leggings can go black-tie, too.
Leggings are a great layering piece. Singer Havana Brown's outfit works equally well with the jacket open or zipped thanks to her long tee.
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Leggings are a great layering piece. Singer Havana Brown's outfit works equally well with the jacket open or zipped thanks to her long tee.
Georgia Jagger pairs leggings with a long tunic and belt.
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Georgia Jagger pairs leggings with a long tunic and belt.
Spanish actress Aroa Gimeno's flattering ensemble shows why leggings and tunic sweaters are such a popular combination.
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Spanish actress Aroa Gimeno's flattering ensemble shows why leggings and tunic sweaters are such a popular combination.
Vanessa Hudgens dresses up black leggings with a fun, swinging tunic at an Alice + Olivia fashion show.
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Vanessa Hudgens dresses up black leggings with a fun, swinging tunic at an Alice + Olivia fashion show.
Francesca Senette wears leggings with a loose tunic at a Krizia fashion show.
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Francesca Senette wears leggings with a loose tunic at a Krizia fashion show.
A model shows leggings under a shirt-dress by Riddle Me This.
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A model shows leggings under a shirt-dress by Riddle Me This.
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