We love to hate him… But this love-hate in no way hinders his popularity. In 2025, it will be more trendy than ever according to fashion experts – no offense to Cristina Cordula.
We maintain, with certain clothes, the same relationships as with our ex-lovers: from love to hatred, there is only one step that we have consciously chosen to take. This fashion piece is also part of this category of clothing that we ended up hating: it reached its peak in the 2000s, was spotted on all girls regardless of their style, before experiencing a decline the following decade. But contrary to what people say, it is not finished – to the great dismay of Cristina Cordula, who describes it as a “fashion faux pas” when it is poorly combined in The queens of shopping. You will have understood, it is obviously leggings.
Eva Longoria, Katie Holmes, Kylie Jenner and Victoria Beckham have all integrated it into their wardrobe. Varied silhouettes, different generations and opposing styles; the diversity of celebrities who have adopted them proves that leggings enhance women of all ages and/or body types and free themselves from stereotypes linked to ageism. Solène Gransard confirms it, fashionistas over 40 can also wear it with elegance and style!
In Little stories of our clothes, the historian Denis Bruna places its beginnings in the 14th century. The 80s then marked its peak, with the popularity of dance and aerobics. Twenty years later, it makes its way from the gym to the street, where it will be seen and reviewed from all angles and in all (sub)cultures. The resurgence of pilates and classical dance seals the consecration of the athleisure trend and establishes it as a safe haven. At Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2025, he was seen on the catwalk of several houses. Balmain, Boss, Carven are in turn restoring the image of this garment that makes life difficult.
Some brands like Without Complex also offer it in a wide range of sizes (up to XXL) so that all women can wear it. For those who are not cold in the eyes but still cold in the legs, thermal leggings are the perfect alternative in chilly weather.
Short errands in comfy outfits? Leggings combined with sneakers, a cap, gaiters or socks and a long elegant coat will do the trick perfectly. Other more classic proposals? Pair it with loafers or knee-high boots, a top and/or an oversized jacket to cover our backsides.
To follow in the footsteps of the models on the runway, you can also play the layering card by putting on the leggings under Bermuda shorts, a skirt or a dress falling at knee level and revealing the underside. The trend of the year according to our colleagues at Who What Wear ? Cherry red leggings, as seen at Miu Miu or Ferragamo. One thing is certain: even after all this time, leggings stick to our skin and we won’t get rid of them anytime soon!