12 Celebrity Outfits That'll Make You Want to Wear Leggings as Pants Again

You're not imagining it: Leggings as a trend took a hiatus over the past several years. As baggier silhouettes became the norm, sweatpants replaced them, and legging lovers such as Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner weren't photographed in them quite as much as they once were. As a result, in recent years, leggings became less of a trend that you build an outfit around and more of a functional item that you solely wear to the gym or Pilates. Well, as trends do in the world of fashion, things are starting to shift again.

If you follow the runways, you've probably noticed that silhouettes are moving back toward the slimmer end of spectrum, with Prada featuring skinny pants and Celine cashing in on skinny jeans for its S/S 23 collections. Accordingly, celebrities are again embracing the leggings-as-pants concept. 

If you'd like some styling inspiration, here are 12 chic legging outfits we spotted on celebrities recently along with some of our favorite pairs to shop right now.

Shirt-Jacket + Sports Bra + Flared Leggings
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Emily Ratajkowski: Paco Rabanne 1969 Shoulder Bag ($1450)

Leather Trench + Bra Top + Flared Leggings + Slippers
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Hailey Bieber: Saint Laurent coat; Set Active Sportbody Flare Leggings ($82); Puma Suede Mayu Leather Mules ($55); Linda Farrow x The Attico Thea Sunglasses ($275)

Sweater + Colorful Leggings + Sneakers
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Jennifer Lopez: A.L.C. Quinn Sweater ($149); Niyama Sol leggings; Hermès bag; Off-White sneakers; Otra Eyewear Ava Sunglasses ($65)

Denim Jacket + Crop Top + Leggings + Sandals
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Lori Harvey: Bottega Veneta bag; Hermès shoes

Sweater + Sports Bra + Leggings + Crew Socks + Retro Sneakers
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Kendall Jenner: Cupshe Nevaeh Cream Drop Shoulder Sweater ($38); ALO High-Waist Airbrush Leggings ($128); DMY by DMY Black Billy Sunglasses ($150); The Row bag; Nike sneakers

Puffer + Turtleneck + Leggings + Chunky Boots
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Lea Michele: Dorothee Schumacher jacket; 3.1 Phillip Lim Kate Lug Sole Combat Boots ($595); Miu Miu sunglasses

Crop Top + Leggings + Crew Socks + Sneakers
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Laura Harrier: Saint Laurent Le 5A7 Shoulder Bag ($2650), hat, and sunglasses

Trench Coat + Black Top + Leggings + Knee Boots
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Emily Ratajkowski: Yves Salomon coat; Balenciaga Cagole Knee Boots ($2350)

Leather Shacket + Leggings + Knee Boots
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Irina Shayk: Khaite Davis Boots ($1380)

Sweater + Leggings + Slouch Socks + Sneakers
Celebrity wearing leggings

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WHO: Alessandra Ambrosio

Varsity Jacket + Sports Bra + Leggings + Retro Sneakers
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Olivia Wilde: Splits59 bra and leggings; Adidas x Gucci sneakers

Long Coat + Camel Sweater + Black Leggings + Sneakers
Celebrity wearing leggings

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On Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Toteme coat; Wardrobe.NYC sweater; Prada Medium Brushed Supernova Bag ($4400); Nike sneakers

Shop Chic Leggings

ALO put a belt on its celeb-favorite Airlift leggings, and it's a win.

Beyond Yoga makes some of the most comfortable leggings on the market.

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This Nordstrom pair is highly rated for a reason.

The near-perfect reviews on these have us intrigued.

It's no surprise that Madewell's leggings are super comfortable.