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Leggings have come a long way from being a lazy-day uniform, and in 2025, the styling inspiration is 10/10. If they’re in your go-to outfit rotation, they can very much be part of an intentional look, not just a fallback. Think polished layers, effortless proportions, and accessories that signal you’re in on the fashion conversation. The new approach is all about styling black leggings with elevated separates that make them look like a deliberate outfit rather than an afterthought.
The wardrobe staple is one of those pieces that never fully disappears but can ebb and flow in relevance. Right now, they’re circling back into the fashion conversation—but with updated outfit combinations. In 2025, they’re not about bright colours, busy patterns, or anything that feels like you’re heading straight to a yoga class. Instead, they’re sleek, simple and styled in ways that look put-together, with an emphasis on black pairs as the base. When worn right, they can strike that balance between casual comfort and luxurious.
See the celeb-approved ways to wear leggings for autumn 2025 below, and shop the key pieces along the way.
5 Autumn Celebrity Legging Outfits to Recreate in Autumn
1. Nina Dobrev: Grey Jumper + Leggings + Trainers
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Style Notes: Take Nina Dobrev’s version as proof. She nails the “off-duty but still chic” vibe with a slouchy sweater layered over classic black leggings, finished with a baseball cap, sneakers, and tall ankle socks. It’s an outfit that feels practical but still styled.
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2. Kaia Gerber: Cardigan + Leggings + Trainers
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Style Notes: Kaia Gerber modernises the look with a slightly cropped cardigan buttoned only at the top, long leggings, cool chunk trainers finishing the look with a crisp white sock. The understated combination makes her leggings feel fresh and directional instead of basic athleisure.
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3. Kendall Jenner: Tank + Hoody +Leggings + Bag
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Style Notes: On the sportier end, Kendall Jenner leans into the ever popular pared-back athleisure aesthetic. Styling her black leggings with a fitted white tank, cropped grey zip-up, oversized bag and flip-flops. Personally, I’d swap her flip flops for a backless loafer to achieve a look that feels undeniably balanced. Her use of relaxed yet fitted layers, she makes her leggings feel more model-off-duty than gym-ready.
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4. Lindsay Lohan: Shirt + T-shirt + Leggings + Trainers
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Style Notes: Although I do admire the casual polish Alexa Chung takes when flying, I’m a Lindsay Lohan leggings and a cap girl through and trough. Her look proves that leggings can look polished when anchored with strong staples. Wearing a white tee, oversize button-down shirt, cap and trainers the magic lies in the simplicity, trust me, I’ve worn it many a time before!
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Nike
Softsculpt Leggings – Black – Xs / Full
These leggings and the matching wrap top are beloved by Hailey Bieber and the rest of the fashion people on my socials.
5. Margot Robbie: Cardigan + Tank + Leggings + Ballet Flats
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Style Notes: If you’re looking for a classic take, look no further than Margot Robbie. In a monochromatic look, she elevates her leggings with a matching fitted tank, loose open cardi, sleek accessories, tying it off with the perfect pair of ballet flats. Her subtle look feels clean, casual and yet has a timelessness to it which is hard to come by when styling leggings!
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COACH®
Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 With Pillow Quilting
As much as I’d cherise Margot’s Large Classic Chanel handbag, I’ll be getting my quilted bag fix from Coach this season.
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