High Waisted Leggings
High waisted leggings are exactly what they sound like: leggings with a higher-than-expected waistline.
Many high waisted leggings are designed to be seamless body shapers. Some even apply gentle zone-specific pressure to trim the midriff, back, and thighs as well as lift and define the derriere.
Because they’re seamless, they remain imperceptible under light fabrics. They allow your outerwear to flow smoothly over the body contours.They provide an enhanced figure under slacks, dresses, skirts and jeans.
However, the most popular leggings with a high waist are not quite what you may expect. The pants selling off the shelves at popular stores like American Apparel have a fun shine or sparkle to them.
You can certainly find a good pair of leggings in a matte color, but those with a bit of a glimmer in the sunlight are definitely in fashion at the moment.
Longer & Leaner Legs
When you slip on a pair of high waisted leggings, you cannot help but put a little more strut in your walk. The high waisted design is great for tucking away those small imperfections around the waist and the skin-tight fit gives the legs a longer, leaner appearance.
Chic Leggings
In order to get away with a pair of high waisted leggings, you have to learn how to wear them. The good news is that you can wear them in a few different ways and look amazing. The bad news is you can easily do it wrong and turn heads for all the wrong reasons. Following are some tips to help you put your leggings into appropriate, flattering outfits for day, night, or day into night.
Knitted leggings
Many high waisted tights and leggings will show your panty line in front and back. This may not be noticeable if you get them in black with shiny undertones, but they tend to stand out with other colors (especially gold!).
Some women consider these leggings to be high waisted tights, meaning that they are only worn with something covering the top much like pantyhose. This is because revealing the full legging reveals every curve in a very bold manner, and the lines are very obvious.
Keep Your Legs Warm
If you live in a cold climate, you can protect your legs from the biting wind with a good pair of high waisted tights. Keep your legs cosy by layering two pairs of leggings, or by wearing tights or hosiery under your leggings. This is far more effective than trying to wear only pantyhose or very thin tights.
Dance and Exercise
In the right color, high waisted leggings will look much the same as regular pantyhose or your bare tanned legs. It is possible to match your leggings to your skin tone and look almost nude from the waist down. This can be suitable for those in dance or other fields where costumes are needed. You can purchase high waisted dance leggings, or standard leggings with a high waist and use them for dance, yoga, biking and running.
Office to Evening Wear
Your high waisted leggings can be dressed up or down, depending on your chosen top and shoes. Try going out for an evening in sexy heels with a longer blouse with a classy touch of cleavage and a slinky belt.
Head out to the office with a dress over your leggings, then switch to a blouse to go out for the evening. The options are almost endless.
How to Wear it: Oversized White Tee & High Waisted Leggings
High waisted leggings are becoming more popular because they are so versatile. They can be worn to block the weather from your legs or they can be worn as a fashion statement. Use them in the manner that best fits your personality.
Ways to Wear it: Leggings
More terrific leggings outfits created and modeled bySarah and Jenn.