{"id":96474,"date":"2015-12-30T11:47:04","date_gmt":"2015-12-30T17:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=96474"},"modified":"2025-12-09T21:50:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T04:50:47","slug":"how-to-wear-skinny-pants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/how-to-wear-skinny-pants\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 ways to wear skinny pants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Skinny pants, also known as such as leggings, jeggings and skinny jeans, are a high fashion staple. They wear like&nbsp;a blank canvas\u2014you can use them as a base for looks ranging from ultra casual to almost formal. The downside of skinny pants is they can quickly turn into a fashion disaster if not styled correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid the fashion disaster and use these 10 ideas as your&nbsp;handbook on what to wear with skinny pants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skinnys + layers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leggings can be worn year round, but they are best in the fall and winter with lots of layers. Because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/plus-size-leggings-tips\/\">leggings<\/a> are so slim, you can wear lots of extra layers without looking bulky or lumpy. Try layering a sweater and button-down shirt or a loose cardigan, jacket and scarf. Keep things chic by layering in the same color family or with similar patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-shafted statement boots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even a simple pair of leggings can turn into an extraordinary outfit with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.russells.com\/brands\/justin-boots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a great pair of tall boots<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a>. Try flat riding boots with jeggings and a baggy sweater for a casual shopping day. Or, go for&nbsp;skinny jeans with <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/trending-sunglasses\/\" title=\"Trending sunglasses: Celeb-inspired eyewear\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4235\">cowboy boots<\/a> and a jacket for a stylish evening ensemble.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Ellenpompeo.png\" alt=\"Actress Ellen Pompeo looks effortless in skinny jeans and statement boots.\" class=\"wp-image-96482\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Ellenpompeo.png 500w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Ellenpompeo-174x300.png 174w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Actress Ellen Pompeo looks effortless in skinny jeans and statement boots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic button-down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic&nbsp;way to wear skinny pants&nbsp;is to pair them with an oversized button-down shirt. This works great with plain black <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/outfits-with-leggings\/\">leggings<\/a> and a solid shirt, or leather jeggings and a tailored shirt for the office. Dark skinny jeans and a patterned button-down make an outfit that is easy to put together, but remains&nbsp;sophisticated and stylish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oversized coat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A large coat looks great with sleek skinny jeans or leggings. Make a statement with an oversized coat in a bright color, pattern, or texture. Think bright reds, bold plaids or even fur detailing. If you&#8217;d rather keep things on the down-low, try a pea coat or trench coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mini dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get more mileage from your&nbsp;summer wardrobe by pairing a long t-shirt or mini dress with leggings, jeggings, or skinny jeans during the colder months. Worn alone, this combo makes for&nbsp;a casual and trendy look. You can also layer them with a scarf and booties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neutral prints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all leggings have to be solid. Keep in mind&nbsp;patterned leggings can easily go wrong, so stock with neutral prints, such as a light tribal pattern or ombre design. The rest of your outfit should consist of&nbsp;muted colors and limited, basic accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/patterned-leggings.jpg\" alt=\"patterned leggings\" class=\"wp-image-123471\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/patterned-leggings.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/patterned-leggings-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/patterned-leggings-293x450.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Patterned Leggings, $78, <a href=\"https:\/\/Nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nordstrom.com<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graphic tee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a look that is comfortable and effortless, throw on a cute graphic tee and tennis shoes with your leggings, jeggings, or skinny jeans. It\u2019s a great look for running errands, and you\u2019ll be able to show off your personal style with a graphic tee that represents who you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ponchos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blanket scarves and ponchos are hot&nbsp;right now, but they can appear bulky if not worn correctly. Pair your&nbsp;patterned or solid poncho with leggings or skinny jeans for a balanced look. Consider the poncho a statement piece and ditch the other accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Depositphotos_62914181_s-2015.jpg\" alt=\"woman wearing poncho and skinny pants\" class=\"wp-image-96479\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Depositphotos_62914181_s-2015.jpg 499w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Depositphotos_62914181_s-2015-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The poncho carries the look here. Pair it with&nbsp;skinny jeans and boots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Denim jacket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A denim jacket is a closet must-have. Wear a looser denim jacket with leggings and a sweater when running errands, or pair a tailored, dark-wash denim jacket with jeggings for slightly dressier ocassions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skinny pants + blazer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Skinny pants aren\u2019t just for casual wear\u2014you can actually turn them into a chic and professional outfit. A tailored blazer and statement necklace works well with dark skinny jeans or textured jeggings with&nbsp;pumps. That&#8217;s an outfit that will impress in the&nbsp;business casual office environment, or even for a dinner out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jennifer Monahan is a freelance writer and a \u00a0mom of 2 fantastic kids out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. When she\u2019s not working around the house and cleaning up after her husband, she likes to keep up and write about the newest fashion trends. You can follow her on twitter\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Jenmonahan76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Jenmonahan76<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skinny pants, also known as such as leggings, jeggings and skinny jeans, are a high fashion staple. They wear like&nbsp;a blank canvas\u2014you can use them as a base for looks ranging from ultra casual to almost formal. The downside of skinny pants is they can quickly turn into a fashion disaster if not styled correctly.&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/how-to-wear-skinny-pants\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Top 10 ways to wear skinny pants<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":424,"featured_media":96478,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[254,303929,104,257,188],"class_list":["post-96474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-denim","tag-every-day-fashion","tag-jeans","tag-leggings","tag-pants-capris"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":96478,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/What-to-wear-with-leggings-etc-300x300.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/424"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96474"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96474\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/96478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}