8 Things Celebs Aren't Wearing With Leggings as Much and 8 They Are

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On Kendall Jenner: ALO Shrug, Airlift Intrigue Bra ($58), and High-Waist Airbrush Leggings ($88) 

While wearing leggings and a sports bra for a workout may be a purely practical choice, the light layer you throw on top to go to and from the gym leaves some room for a styling choice. In the past, celebs often reached for cropped hoodies, but with athleisure getting sleeker in recent years shrugs like Jenner's are becoming a go-to addition to leggings.

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On Olivia Wilde: Adidas Ultraboost 22 Sneakers ($190)

If you go through celebrity street style images from five to 10 years ago, you'll spot a fair share of distressed and vintage tees that stars wore with everything from denim cutoff shorts to, yes, leggings. Such a simple combo like a T-shirt and classic leggings will never die, but we've noticed how the grungier tees of yore are being replaced with plain, nondistressed styles.

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On Hailey Bieber: TnAction Mini Bra ($38) and Atmosphere Flare Leggings ($78); Prada Shearling Sandals ($1120); The Row Bag; Balenciaga sunglasses

Who remembers the era of color-block leggings? Plenty of brands were making them, and even more A-listers were after them. So, while classic black leggings haven't gone anywhere, celebs who like a trendier look (ahem, Hailey Bieber and Emma Chamberlain) are now opting for flared leggings as the non-basic leggings du jour.

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On Jasmine Tookes: Ugg Super Mini Boots ($160); JOJA Leggings

Legging outfits definitely depends on where you're wearing them. For traveling or running errands, it's all about keeping things as polished as you can make leggings seem. Layering on a duster coat used to be the go-to way to add some polish, but now, it's all about the matching set, whether it be a tank or bra that matches the leggings for one cohesive outfit.

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On Bella Hadid: Yummie bodysuit; Salomon XT-4 Sneakers 

Who knew socks, of all things, would become so trendy? Lo and behold, white crew socks are a fixture in the legging outfits of It girls like Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber. Forget your no-show styles and grab a pair of tall socks that intentionally slouch down around the ankle. They're sporty, a little retro, and 100% outfit making.

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On Lori Harvey: Re/Done x Levi's jacket; Lululemon Leggings; Bottega Veneta The Chain Pouch Bag; Hermès Chypre Sandals 

While I was looking back through the archives to research for this story, I was surprised to see how many celebs used to love wearing ankle boots with their leggings over the past decade since the pairing feels a little off in the present day. When they're not wearing sneakers, celebs are slipping into a pair of comfy slide sandals with leggings and a casual top—it's an ideal combo for a Pilates class or coffee run.

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On Kaia Gerber: FP Movement Hit the Slopes Fleece Jacket ($148); Nike Sneakers

The bomber jackets that ruled the 2016/2017 era may be coming back in style in 2022, but funnily enough, celebs aren't styling them with their sporty legging outfits as they used to in those years. Instead, hiking-style fleece jackets are taking the lead, and they lend a more outdoorsy feel when married to basic leggings.

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On Bieber: Prada Coat; ALO Alosoft Leggings ($108); New Balance x Aime Leon Dore 550 Sneakers

Since leggings and sneakers are the pairing that always makes sense, it's no surprise that the celebs would opt for the sneaker trends of the moment. Right now, that means retro and sporty styles by the likes of New Balance and Salomon.