What LiLo's Known for...

You're probably thinking prison, drugs, and ankle bracelets, but I'm referring to leggings and tights. They've made their way back on the shelves each year with new innovations in stretch, texture, and design, and are now even available in denim (a.k.a. the jegging). What better way to stretch your fave summer dress into fall by pairing it with a cute pair of legwear.

Now, if you're high class like LiLo (oxymoron?), and can afford to  drop quite a bit on your leggings and tights, she's got some really cute styles in her 6126 collection, ranging in price from $48-$264; I particularly like Lady Bird, $55 (see right).

LiLo's Leggings

If you're anything like me though, one night out at the bar and you've probably got a tear or two in your tights. If you want to be old school and try to prevent that tear from spreading up your thigh with the clear nail polish trick, by all means go for it! For me, the cheaper something is, the more replaceable it is, and torn tights mean a trip to Target! For $6 to $9, you can get equally cute pairs that you won't cry over when you snag them on a bar stool. Here are some of my faves:

Merona Graphic Leaves Tight $6.30

Merona Patchwork Net Tight $6.30

BR Everyday Knit Legging $38.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For legwear that won't tear, leggings are best, and they can even take over the role of pants most of the time. My favorite is the cotton Everyday Knit Legging from Banana Republic. I own three pairs and they are amazingly soft and durable. Great with oversized sweaters and boots, they are my go-to item when transitioning into fall and my legs are just not quite ready to be fully covered up!

There are, of course, many other options available, with chains, buttons, glitter, rips, and so many other embellishments. What you like depends on what you are wearing them with, and the look you are going for. Don't be afraid to try pops of color; Target and Urban Outfitters are big on the neons! I stick to black and brown, in solids and patterns, but I am really feeling the leather legging this season. Now I just have to figure out where I can get my hands on (and legs in) a pair.