{"id":115699,"date":"2017-12-03T04:45:38","date_gmt":"2017-12-03T10:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=115699"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:57:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:57:28","slug":"leggings-pants-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/leggings-pants-50\/","title":{"rendered":"How to wear leggings as pants after 50"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

For the last decade, leggings as pants have gone from “absolutely not” to a way of life. We know that teenagers and even young adults can pull off wearing leggings as pants<\/a>, but what about women over 50<\/a>? The answer is, of course! Here are a few ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Leggings under an asymmetrical tunic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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White Mark Yanette Tunic Top Plus, $27, JCPenney<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This bright and festive asymmetrical tunic<\/a> is perfect for work or a night out with the girls. We love that with an outfit like this one, you are showing off some leg without leaving your bottom out in the open, to fend for itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Leggings under a poncho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Paula Deen Mixed Stitch Sweater Knit Metallic Detailed V-Neck Poncho, $29, Evine\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Anyone can wear a poncho! Since most styles are long enough to cover the hips, the poncho makes a perfect companion for your leggings. Another plus is that ponchos can work as “outfit stretchers” \u2014 these are the pieces that combine with your tried-and-true basics to create a complete and put-together look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This poncho from Evine offers a gorgeous v-neck cut with sleeves that swoop down for a comfy, yet sexy flare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Leggings with a skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Legacy Ponte Knit Printed Ankle Length Skirted Leggings, $18, QVC<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Choose a skirt as an extra layer for dressier occasions, or when you’re tentative about wearing leggings as pants. This piece, a “skirted legging,” has the skirt built-in, but you can create your own skirted look with separates too. Look for skirts with a stretchier fabric that’s about the same weight as your leggings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another plus to this combo: it’s a conservative way to wear a short skirt at any age!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leggings can work with nearly any type of shoe \u2014 sneakers, pumps, sandals, boots and booties are all options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n