10 Ways to Wear Faux Leather Leggings

If you follow me over on Instagram, you know that I live for a good Faux Leather Legging, so it should be no surprise that I wanted to share 4 ways to Wear Faux Leather Leggings.

In all honesty, I’ve been putting off this post because I couldn’t decide how many and which ways to share! I wear them almost every day. And with everything from sparkly kimonos to sweatshirts and slippers. There is no wrong way to wear faux leather leggings, only the way you choose on that day!

Before we head into it, know, like every other post, this may contain affiliate links and that lets me keep doing this little blog and putting together these ideas for you 🙂 

10 Ways to Wear Faux Leather Leggings

That being said, I have to say my favorite brand is Spanx faux leather leggings. I hands down probably own at least 6 pairs and I’ve never done a partnership with them! I legitimately love them and think they hold you the best when you want compression.

So, like I mentioned before, you can wear faux leather leggings with literally anything and everything! I’m going to go through what shirts, tops, shoes, sweaters, and boots are my favorite to wear with Spanx. I will also mention a few other places where you can pick up faux leather leggings if Spanx isn’t in your budget.

Let’s get started with the tops to wear with Spanx faux leather leggings.

Tops to Wear with Spanx Faux Leather Leggings

Depending on the print of your faux leather leggings, and how brave you want to be with your fashion, will depend on the top you wear. I love to mix the original print of the faux leather leggings with a floral top. You can see the blog post I did on How to Wear a Floral Top HERE, which one of the ways was with leggings and boots. Another top I love to wear with faux leather leggings is a plain ole white tee. This is the simplest of outfits, but it is one of my weekly go toos! With the white tee, you can literally build and layer anything and everything on top and not worry about it clashing or messing up the outfit.

Shirts To Wear With Faux Leather Leggings

I always do a front tuck or a half tuck and let the rest hang out. I don’t have an issue if the top doesn’t cover my bum, some people do. But that’s not something I worry about. In the summertime, a tank top or graphic tee works well with faux leather leggings especially if you are going for an athleisure look or actually want to work out in your faux leather leggings. If you need an extra layer, don’t be afraid to add a denim jacket, or even a matching leather jacket for an edgier look.

I have been known to wear the leggings in the morning and then not want to change out of them into other leggings, so I just wear them to ride or lift. They hold in place and are like other compression leggings when you need them to stay. Once you are done with your workout, or before your workout, you can wear a cropped top or sports bra. And it can act as your top with your high waisted faux leather leggings. Less laundry, still in style, I’d call it a win win!

How To Dress Up Faux Leather Leggings

I believe faux leather leggings can be a wardrobe staple in an office setting, if you are covering the bum. So think a tunic top, or a longer jacket or shacket. When I was still working in an office setting, you better believe I was rocking a pair of leggings (before the faux leather ones came out) at least 2 days a week. I would create a faux leather leggings outfit with dressy button up tops, a long sleeve dressier top, a jacket, or even a tunic that was longer to keep HR at bay.

Oftentimes, you can wear a cami and a blazer with a pair of heels or pumps to pass as sometimes more dressed up than the guys. If your office is super strict, you can wear a shorter dress than would be allowed at work with the faux leather leggings under to keep you warm and safe from trouble as well.

Any and all tops work!

Now, when we go to dinner for date night, or out with girlfriends, a sparkly cami, a tube top, or even an off the shoulder top will do the trick to show the skin that’s not shown on the bottom half of your body. Any and all tops work for faux leather leggings!

On that note, let’s discuss what shoes you can wear.

Shoes to Wear with Faux Leather Leggings

As you can imagine with the different tops to wear with faux leather leggings, there are endless shoes to wear as well. I have over 100 pairs of shoes in my closet and I can honestly say I’ve worn every pair at some point with my Spanx faux leather leggings. I don’t believe I can say that about every other pant I have in my closet. We will break down the different boots to wear next. So I won’t mention those here.

Back in my clubbing and bar scene days, I loved to wear a good pump.

I was also known to take them off when walking to the next bar because my feet hurt. One of those things you get older and wiser about, but also I’ve learned to wear a pump and not take them off. Especially when they make my outfit with my leggings!

Equally, I love a good sneaker and the high top ones really make a faux leather legging pop in a contrasting color. Low top white sneakers give a little peak of the skin around the ankle, which can help break up the color, especially if you are wearing a sweater with them. When traveling, I wear my workout sneakers so I don’t have to pack them. But also because they work so well with faux leather leggings. And no one thinks twice about it. The compression in the leggings helps to keep the swelling down from travel. And the sneakers let me get through the airport and wrangling kids with ease.

Spring, summer, and fall mean sandals are the ideal choice, and with good reason.

The ability to show some skin whether it be your arms, stomach, or collar bones up top is balanced by the skin shown on your feet. Along with this, mules, flats, and loafers make good office shoes to wear with the faux leather leggings easily showing skin that won’t get you in trouble or be uncomfortable. These shoes are perfect for running errands as well.

Now, let’s chat about some boots you can wear.

Boots to Wear with Faux Leather Leggings

Because the faux leather leggings hug tight to your legs, they make the perfect choice for boots. If you are someone with big calves and legs like me, you need all the room you can get for your legs, not the material you are wearing. I don’t often wear over the knee boots, or really anything above the calf. But when I do, you better believe it’s with faux leather leggings. Nothing else will fit my leg and the material comfortably. If you don’t struggle like us big legged gals, then you can wear whatever you want with your OTK boots but for the rest of us, let’s stick to the faux leather leggings shall we?

Most days, I do love to slip on a pair of UGGs with my leggings, when I’m in a hurry and wanting to be comfy and cozy. But don’t forget you can also wear chelsea boots, combat boots, and booties too.

Sweaters to Wear with Faux Leather Leggings

Generally, faux leather leggings are form-fitting, so a chunky or oversized sweater is a big win here. But really, if you are looking for a slim-fitting outfit from top to bottom, fitted sweaters also work. There’s really no limit to what and how you wear a sweater with faux leather leggings because they flatter every kind. If you are looking for some sweater inspiration, I wrote a blog post to help you understand which you need in your closet. Many of them are paired with faux leather leggings, and you can find that post here.

Along with Sweaters, you can also wear kimonos very easily with these types of pants, especially if you are wanting some bum coverage. I shared how to wear a kimono with leggings in this post.

10 Ways to Wear Faux Leather Leggings

Edgy Chic

Looking for a casual outfit? Throw on a slouchy graphic tee and a leather jacket with your faux leather leggings. Top it off with some ankle boots, and you’ll be rockin’ that effortlessly cool vibe like a boss!

Sweater Weather

When it’s chilly out, opt for a cozy sweater dress to pair with your leggings. It’s the perfect combo of comfort and style. Pop on some knee-high boots, and you’ll be winter fashion goals.

Sporty Spice

Keep it casual and comfy by pairing your leggings with a cropped hoodie. Throw on a faux leather jacket to add an edgy touch. Finish off the look with some stylish sneakers for that athleisure chic.

Classy and Fabulous

Elevate your style game with a silky blouse and a tailored blazer alongside your faux leather leggings. Polish off the look with some statement heels for a fabulous outfit that’s perfect for a night out on the town.

Boho Babe

Get that boho vibe by pairing your leggings with an oversized boho top. Add a chunky cardigan and some ankle boots for that effortlessly whimsical look. You’ll be channeling your inner flower child in no time!

Denim Diva

Rock that denim-on-leather look by layering a denim shirt over your leggings. Add a statement belt to cinch it at the waist and throw on a leather jacket. Slide into some ankle boots, and voila! You’ll be turning heads on the streets.

Weekend Warrior

Keep it casual and fun for the weekend by tucking a flannel shirt into your leggings. Top it off with a denim jacket, and slip into your favorite kicks. You’ll be ready to conquer the day with style and comfort.

Romantic Vixen

Embrace your romantic side by pairing your leggings with a lacey camisole. Add a drapey cardigan to soften the look, and slip into some strappy heels for a touch of elegance. You’ll be a total heartbreaker with this outfit, my friend.

Effortless Elegance

Achieve that effortlessly chic look by tucking a cozy sweater into your leggings. Finish off the outfit with a statement belt, ankle boots, or even some loafers. You’ll be the epitome of understated elegance wherever you go.

Street Style Star

Rock that urban street style by pairing your leggings with a graphic tee. Throw on a bomber jacket for that extra cool factor, and complete the look with some high-top sneakers. Add a beanie and oversized sunglasses, and you’ll be turning heads on the city streets in no time!

Follow these tips and those faux leather leggings won’t be faux pas!

I hope you loved these ways to wear faux leather leggings and never have to question what to wear with them again when faced with the decision or a flash sale! Here are a few of my favorite outfits to wear, and trust me, I could have a whole photo album filled with what to wear with faux leather leggings, so maybe head to Instagram if you want to keep up!

How would you style faux leather leggings? Drop your leather leggings outfit ideas and inspiration below!