THEn the past considered a taboo, in times of pandemics and variants i black leggings they become an essential style ally, inside and outside the home. Comfortable and versatile, in 2022 they will even become elegant, thanks to “adult” outfits that reinterpret the classic sport for all ages. How to dress in leggings at 50? What matters is knowing how to match them, thanks to some targeted style tricks. And to garments and accessories that go beyond the teenage look.
With the fleece jacket
To wear leggings at 50 without looking like you’ve just stepped out of PE class, better to avoid the sweatshirt. The trendy replacement in 2022, especially for over 50s? There fleece jacket, straight from the nineties. Better if in a neutral color, easily matched. To be worn with terry socks and a certain ease, to show (only) a few years younger.
Fleece jacket and leggings, the trendy sports combo for 2022 (Photo: GC Images).
With the checked blazer
The checked blazer, a wardrobe must for those who have crossed the threshold of the door. Prince of Wales or tweed, at 50 it goes perfectly with the leather leggings. Below, an oversized t-shirt, at the foot of the black heeled ankle boots. The outfit to be tested at aperitif time, and even behind the desk for the more rockers.
How to make leather leggings elegant: with a check blazer (Photo: GC Images).
Cardigan and décolleté
Leggings with heels, yes or no? At 50, absolutely yes. The ideal shoes, contrasting kitten heel pumps. And above, a timeless piece: the medium-length cardigan, to be worn buttoned up like a shirt. More elegant than the oversized sweater, to be left for the twenties. The choice of style? A pair of eighties leggings with stirrupsthe favorites of stars over 50.
Cardigans and leggings, with pumps: at 50, the most elegant combo (Photo: GC Images).
Shirt and combat boots
You know that leggings and combat boots go hand in hand. But the combo, once over 30, poses some styling difficulties. How to make it suitable even for those who are no longer a girl? Password, cover the hips, whatever their size, with one shirt with a loose and masculine cut. Over a bomber jacket, for the sportiest ones; alternatively, a camel coat, for tailoring lovers.
Maxi shirt and leggings, with combat boots: green dot (Photo: GC Images).
Casual chic
Leggings, at 50 and 20, remain one of the essentials of the casual wardrobe. How to dress to go to the gym and not miss out on class? Notwithstanding that sneakers have no age, the advice is to replace the hoodie with a light turtleneck, in ribbed knit, or a turtleneck. In place of the hood, a solid color baseball cap.
And on the arm, in addition to the bag, an elegant one tote bag in leather, which is suitable for a career woman.
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