January 29, 2021
NewsWhen you hear ‘stirrup leggings’, the first thing that probably jumps to your mind is a horse. Push the image out of your head for a minute and approach this trend with an open mind. If you’re a fan of leggings or figure-hugging jeans, this is one silhouette you’re going to want to add to your wardrobe. We’re covering everything you need to know about the stirrup leggings, including how they’ve become a trend and how you can style a pair of your own.
The stirrup leggings first jumped onto the fashion scene in the 80s, so it’s no surprise they’re making a return now. Thanks to TikTok, Generation Z are discovering the era and its trends for the first time, inspiring designers to look at the decade for their design inspiration. Stirrup leggings became an 80s trend as they help elongate the leg thanks to their under-sole straps, which also keep your ankles warm.
These trousers made a brief reappearance in 2016 after they appeared in the autumn/winter Balenciaga collection, causing a resurgence of the style in streetwear fashion. Stirrup leggings show that the comfortable trouser option is not just for loungewear or wearing with a tunic.
For some fashion critics, leggings have never been in style, but stirrup leggings are changing the game once again. The ankle detailing makes it different, turning the classic leggings from a casual loungewear piece to an elevated must-have. One celebrity who has always been a fan of the style is a trendsetter herself, Victoria Beckham. Posh Spice is notorious for taking the stirrup strap and placing them underneath the sole of her heel, instead of her ankle, to create a sleek line.
Stirrup leggings are back in vogue thanks to lockdown, with celebrities and influencers looking for comfort ways to create an elevated outfit. The trend has popped up in the collections of Jacquemus and Isabel Marant. We’re already seeing several designers selling-out of their stirrup leggings, making it a clear that they’re a trend that’s here to stay for 2021.
This closet staple helps elongate your legs to give you a slimmer appearance. To further the illusion, you can style these leggings with your favourite pair of stilettoes and a statement blazer to channel your inner Fallon Carrington.
You want to balance these form fitting trousers out with a larger silhouette on top. Whether it’s a padded shoulder or an oversized sweatshirt, you can take your style inspiration from Victoria Beckham. If comfort is your top priority, you don’t have to slip back into your stilettoes just yet. Stirrup leggings also work with a pair of patent leather loafers, helping you finish off your outfit with a polished look.
Stirrup leggings are an easy way to refresh your wardrobe, and you’re guaranteed to have pieces you can style with these trousers.
Are you going to add a pair of stirrup leggings to your closet? Do you think they’re different than ‘normal’ leggings?
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