Leggings have long been a staple in our wardrobes lately. For just one piece of garment, you'd expect that you'll eventually run out of outfit combinations. However, leggings are here to subvert every expectation.

 

Innovations, fashion trends, and style guides with Natural Yoga Leggings are never-ending. In 2020, so many have come and gone! Today, we picked out this year's favorites. Who knows? We might see them again around for the years to come.

 

Faux Leather

 

Remember Sandy's outfit from the iconic 80's musical, Grease? This faux leather trend is a homage to those shiny, tight leather pants. While chic and glossy, there are several drawbacks from actual leather pants.

 

The lack of breathability makes your skin irritated. It can be ill-fitting, chafing, and impractical for daily wear. You can tolerate these if you're the type to pay a high cost for beauty, but there's also the environmental impact.

 

Leather has severe impacts on the environment. It can cause deforestation, land and water waste, and gas emissions.

 

With faux leather leggings, you have all the style and none of the discomfort and guilt. Different blends are incorporated - often nylon and spandex - and topped with a glossy finish. The fabric is less stiff, more comfortable, and just as stylish.

 

You can even opt for high-waisted, seamless, contouring, or sculpting leggings to add an even more fashionable edge! We'll see if it'll be around for a chic, edgier look this coming 2021.

Butt-lifting Properties

 

Another trend that made its rounds this 2020 are leggings that appear to lift your butt and enhance its appearance. These leggings usually have several different sculpting and boosting elements for the appearance of your legs and butt!

 

One element we can't miss is the elastic, high-rise waists that make your waist appear slimmer. The material of such leggings usually includes polyamide, polyester, nylon, elastane, or spandex blends for maximum elasticity and breathability.

 

The materials above make it seem as if your leggings are second skin! Add some compression material, cute prints, and a V-cut hip line. This combination in your leggings will accentuate your assets!

 

We all love flattering clothing, so we fully expect this trend to stick around.

 

Graphic Prints and Berry Tones

 

We've traded in basic colors in leggings this year for bolder hues and prints. While black, grey, and navy leggings are reliable colors to have around, it's important to branch out and add a dash of color into your wardrobe.

 

Intense, jewel-like burgundy, deep violets, velvety blacks, and bold plums are classic but never bland. Meanwhile, graphic prints add a lot of fun and brightness to your leggings! There's one for every occasion.

 

Be careful, though: overwhelming design isn't a good look on anyone. Don't overdo your bright colors and prints! Understated but eye-catching is the best balance to go for with any piece of clothing.

 

After all, leggings look much better with a pop of print and color here and there. Complementary tops in neutral or similar colors look amazing when paired with them. 

 

Bootcut Hems

 

We typically associate bootcut hems with denim jeans, but this style has come to leggings, too. We can say that it fits much better!

 

But first, what are bootcut hems? You can identify bootcut hems when the pants are narrower in the knee than the leg opening. Slim fit and bell-bottom variations soon came into style. Subtler flares are great for longer silhouettes!

 

Bootcut hems were originally for your typical cowboy boots, but you can wear them with any footwear. We love them on leggings - they're stylish and way more comfortable! This way, you don't have to worry about ill-fitting denim.

 

Style your bootcut leggings with tank tops, tunics, and t-shirts. Get a puffy blazer or jacket to add an edge, and go with boots, casual sneakers, and flats for your shoes.

 

Ribbing

 

Rib-knit mixed with the softest fabric blends make your leggings experience so much more comfortable. If you want extra coziness while you relax or workout, go for the rib-knit patterns.

 

The rib-knit fabric has alternating, vertical stripes. We use them for garments that are typically form-fitting, making them perfect for your leggings. Most rib-knit clothes are great for elasticity and stretch!

 

This type of leggings is ideal for stretching, yoga, and intense exercises. But if all you want to do is curl up with a cup of coffee on your couch, these leggings are great, too! In the era of remote work set-ups and online learning, comfort is the best trend.

 

Pockets

 

One common complaint we all hear - or say - when wearing leggings is the lack of pockets. Women's clothes already don't incorporate as much space with pockets, and leggings to not have any at all becomes another inconvenience.

 

Instead, most of us resort to carrying around an extra purse or bag that would have been unnecessary if our leggings had pockets.

 

Thankfully, pockets in leggings have become a trend! It adds to the versatility and functionality leggings have offered since day one.

 

These pockets usually appear on the side or the back of leggings. For a seamless look with added security, go for "secret" and zippered ones.

 

You can carry all your essentials wherever you are! Have your phone, wallet, and even a small tube of lipgloss for freshening up nearby with these leggings.

 

If increased functionality is the trend, we want more of it.

 

Conclusion

 

These latest trends for leggings don't just exist for your best, stylish outfits. Instead, they eliminate any discomfort fashion choices bring. We have long praised leggings for the comfort they provide, but these trends take it to a whole new level.

 

Leggings' new fashion styles and trends never seem to end. If you're tired of seeing new outfits and innovations with leggings, it's best to just get with the times! Leggings are here to stay.

 

We're excited about the leggings' trends we have yet to discover. Are you picking up your next pair of trendy leggings, or do you have any style choices and experiences to share? Leave a comment below!

 

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