Are you a millennial mom just trying to stay up to date in your leggings and athleisure?! Me too. This post is for you! I have 5 easy tips on how to update your leggings outfits! You can try any one of these to take your leggings looks into a more trendy style. I also shared the video version of this in my reel here.
1. Update Your Socks and Sneaks
The first and probably easiest way to update your leggings outfits is to update your socks and sneakers. Like it or not, gone are the days of no show ankle socks. As a millennial, it took me a while to accept and then get on board with this trend. Now I actually really like it!! After some trial and error on which socks I liked best and how to style them, I now feel more confident about it. I have decided I like these shorter white ones from Amazon the best. Affordable and so cute! (I first shared this look in my post about Amazon look for less puffers.)
Sneakers are really their own trend right now too! All the colorful Adidas and chunky New Balance. I am HERE FOR IT! I love sneakers!! They are so fun with jeans and leggings too. If you purchase a more modern, trendy sneaker you will feel more up to date too.

2. Try a Monochrome Pairing
I don’t know what it is, but monochrome always looks chic! And try it in a color that isn’t black. All gray, all brown, all navy. This is an instant upgrade. My favorite gray leggings below are a go to for me. I love them with my gray look for less pullover from Amazon!

3. Add a Chic Layer
Whether it is a long puffer vest like mine, a trench coat, a sherpa coat, a Free People style zip up – you name it – a layer adds an instant chic factor to any leggings outfit. I bought this sherpa coat 2 years ago, and I love how it pairs with more casual looks like this. You can grab a similar one here.

4. Pair 2 or More Like Colors Together
Whether it is a hat and a jacket, shoes and a sweatshirt, shoes and a top, or more, pairing 2 or more like colors together instantly makes a legging outfit look pulled together. I am sharing two examples below that I have worn and love in real life.


5. Switch Your Leggings to Flare Leggings
Last but not least when considering how to update your leggings outfit, if you are tired of leggings swap them for a flare pair! I have on this pair from Amazon and LOVE them!! They have a crossover waist and come in different inseams. They rival Aerie, and I promise they will make you feel like your legs are miles long!!

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Thanks for the great ideas and options, you really do make getting the most of your existing wardrobe, very easy and fun