Suede leggings are slowly becoming one of the most popular wintertime staples in everyone’s closet. As the chilly winter approaches, it becomes harder to wear skinny jeans in the cold weather. A wonderful alternative is suede leggings which are becoming increasingly popular due to not only their style but also the comfort and warmth they provide. Granted, they are harder to style than skinny jeans, but modern fashion trends have come a long way to provide a lot of ways to incorporate them into many different outfits.
Suede leggings usually come in various tones and shades of browns and beiges, hence being extremely easy to style with the earthy tones of winter clothing. However recently, more colours are being introduced, ranging from sage green and merlot, and the latest fashion trends provide endless styling opportunities to style the leggings. Paired with the right textures, layering, and accessories, suede leggings can go from casual streetwear to outfits fit for many formal occasions.
Do’s and Don’ts for Styling
- Do opt for leather or suede pieces to go along with the leggings. They carry the winter vibes throughout your whole outfit and these are two materials that complement the suede leggings the most. So, try to incorporate a leather or suede piece while wearing suede leggings.
- Don’t go for loud colours and crazy prints. Yes, certain prints like plaid leggings of similar colours may go with the suede, but others may not. For example, a neon top with a sequined pattern will not go with the leggings and will look very mismatched with them.
- Do layer them under a dress or a sweater dress. Suede leggings hug your curves and are the perfect addition to wintertime dresses to flatter your body and create a less chunky silhouette, especially when you want to keep warm!
- Don’t just throw on a t-shirt (especially those with graphic designs) over suede leggings and call it a day! T-shirts are casual wear and the only time they work with suede leggings is when they are layered (given that they are plain) under a blazer or coat.
Suede Leggings Outfit Ideas
Many can struggle to style black leggings not knowing which colours will compliment them or which patterns and textures will work. However, nowadays, the possibilities are endless. Starting from cropped tight-fitted sweaters to long ponchos, there is a lot that can go with suede leggings. They can be styled with jackets of different colours, textures, and patterns to either match the suede leggings or create beautiful contrasts that add a lot of dimension to the outfit. Accessories like knee-high boots, scarves, and furry purses also go very beautifully with suede leggings to carry the winter theme throughout the whole outfit.
20 – Matching With Puffer Jacket
Go for a stunning neutral look with beige suede leggings tied with a matching beige puffer jacket. Underneath, layer a white or another neutral-toned t-shirt for a cohesive look perfect for a day out in the winter. The suede leggings will help to accentuate your figure to prevent it from being drowned out by the puffer jacket by hugging your curves to create a stunning silhouette. This outfit will keep you warm, but also make you the most stylish one in the room!
19 – Get a Stunning Silhouette With Leggings To Go With A Chunky Turtleneck Sweater
Spruce up those dark brown suede leggings with a button-down shirt layered with a chunky white hi-neck sweater on top. While layering pieces that are thick and chunky, it’s always best to use a staple piece like suede leggings that can hug your curves and give you a flattering silhouette. This will allow for the overall look to thrive: the leggings won’t take away from the sweater rather, the right color choices will complement it even more! If you opt for a sweater that is any other color besides white, the suede leggings will help to accentuate that color by providing a nice neutral base for it.
18 – Add Prints And A Modern Corset Top With Leggings
Keep it modern and classy by tying nude or dark suede with a modern cropped corset top. This outfit will flaunt your curves and give you the most flattering image. With the modern addition of a little pattern with an open-front alligator print button-down shirt, the outfit is elevated to another level. The colours will be elevated with the addition of silver accessories such as waist chains and necklaces, that will stand out against the earthy-toned suede leggings that compliment the colours and patterns of the outfit so much.
17 – Keep It Minimalistic With A Fluffy Sweater Tied
Another simple is this cream/white fluffy turtleneck sweater tied with light brown leggings. This is a no-brainer outfit that will work with almost any color, but shades and tones of brown work best with the winter vibes. This outfit is not only minimalistic and pretty but also perfect in its practicality. It’s easy to pull off by all body types and is also extremely comfortable to lounge around in.
16 – Preppy Outfit and A Light Sweatshirt Layered Over A White Collared Shirt
A preppy way to style suede leggings would be with the light academia look that is taking the internet by storm. Layer a light crewneck sweatshirt over a white collared shirt, and instead of going for the typical tennis skirt to pair it with, try suede leggings! These can be a shade darker than the sweatshirt or even matching, but they will always work to create a wonderful outfit. It brings a certain sophistication to the preppy academic outfit. Top it all off with white chunky shoes like Nike AF1s and you have yourself a cute outfit perfect to wear to school and study dates.
15 – Vibes With A Fluffy Teddy Jacket To Go With Leggings
Yet another no-brainer outfit would be to style these with a fluffy white teddy jacket. This one is for these winter days when you have “nothing to wear”. This is something you can throw on without any additional effort and it will guarantee to impress every time. Cute and simple, it can be styled with many different shades of browns and beige and of course if you’re feeling bold, even with other colours like sage green and merlot for the suede leggings.
14 – With A Cutout White Blouse
While leggings are generally styled in the winter, with many different variations of sweaters and coats, there is also another way to wear them in transitional weather like autumn/spring when it’s not freezing. To make suede leggings more versatile, try pairing a dark pair with a white blouse. It’s a sophisticated look that you can wear on several formal occasions and it allows you to style the iconic suede leggings during times besides winter. The look can be elevated even more if you choose a white blouse with intricate cutout detailing such as the one shown. Perhaps even a tassel detailing will add a whimsical and fun addition to the outfit, giving it even more personality.
13 – With a Contrast Patterned Sweater
12 – Pair A Striped Sweater
Get creative and colourful with this cute striped sweater. The dark earthy undertones of this sweater are well complemented by the brown suede leggings and work extremely well together. This outfit can be accessorized with a fluffy purse to carry the winter themes through and elevate the whole look.
11 – Animal Print
10 – With a Short Blazer Coat
This short blazer coat goes perfectly with the similarly toned suede leggings. It is tied at the waist in a cute knot to cinch the waist giving it the effect of a dress more than a business-like coat.
9 – Monochromatic Outfit
Want to showcase your suede leggings as the main piece in your outfit? With your suede leggings, make sure that all the other aspects of your outfit are the same color, and even the same shade if possible. This works best with black, as it does not have varying shades, so it is very easy to put on several black pieces and make the suede leggings the showstopping factor of your outfit.
8 – With Suede Boots
This outfit is the equivalent of suede heaven. The knee-high suede boots fit perfectly with the maroon suede leggings to create a big bold statement. The suede looks so stunning together that the colours don’t seem to look like they are clashing. The blazer complements the outfit by giving it a sophisticated look, however, it can be styled up or down depending on the occasion.
7 – Leggings with Boots Tied with A Chambray Button Down
Here’s a classic country look, for when it’s not too cold that can easily be achieved by suede leggings. With a chambray or denim button-down shirt, a pair of brown suede leggings. Accessorise with block heel boots and you have a wonderful neutral look.
6 – With a Black Cropped Sweater
Suede leggings come in many different colors but usually, people tend to opt for the different shades and tones of brown. However, this outfit proves that some out-of-your-comfort-zone colours may just work well too! This dark sage green, for example, is the perfect color of suede leggings to go with a black cropped sweater. it hugs your curves to flatter your body and is a real showstopper. So this summer, be bold and brave with the color choices for your next pair of suede leggings.
5 – With a Poncho
A plain white poncho will go with almost any coloured suede leggings. Brown and white is a classic color combination that will flatter almost everyone and pairing a poncho with suede leggings brings you not only impeccable winter style but also just the right amount of cosiness.
4 – With Flannel
A simple everyday outfit option with suede leggings can be the classic flannel and white t-shirt combination. To make this look slightly more elevated, pair it with light suede leggings and a matching hat to go along, and you will have the perfect outfit to wear out. This is why suede leggings are so popular, they can make any outfit take a completely different turn.
3 – Underneath A Leopard Print Wrap Dress
This option is perfect for those winter days when you want to layer tights underneath a dress without looking too mismatched and chunky. Underneath a leopard print wrap dress, style some suede leggings to accentuate the colours and the print of the dress. This will not only make the dress stand out but also keep you comfortably warm without looking too layered up! The suede leggings provide an additional texture to the outfit that contrasts beautifully with the chiffon of the wrap dress and makes it a wonderful outfit to wear out.
2 – With a Black Blazer and Matching Black Boots
This outfit has it all with the light brown suede leggings serving as the perfect base for the black and white look of this outfit. The matching black blazer and boots stand out against the earthy-toned suede leggings and accentuate the flattering figure that this outfit provides too. It creates a great silhouette that will flatter all body types and bring a certain level of grace and sophistication to the overall outfit.
1 – With A Preppy Outfit
Suede leggings are the perfect essentials to elevate any preppy outfit, this one being the prime example. This light academia outfit with the white collared shirt layered underneath a beige sleeveless sweater goes very well with suede leggings. In contrast to jeans, pants, or a tennis skirt, suede leggings provide an additional texture which makes the whole outfit look so much more put together and well thought out. Adding dimension to the outfit ensures that the outfit is not “boring” but rather, a fashion statement.
