What to Wear with Leggings for Women Over 40

When you're young, you can easily mix and match your pair of leggings with almost any kind of top. But as you age, you should be careful of the kind of outfit you wear. In one way or another, you can be playful with what you wear. However, you should be very cautious with the color and style of the top you want.

The best time to wear leggings is during fall and winter. These are a great time to wear leggings; it's timely, temperature-appropriate, and fashionable. If you should consider wearing leggings on other seasons, choosing the perfect top is very important. For instance, you can choose loose sleeveless and bright colored top to make it look more summer-appropriate.

Timeless Tops to Pair with Leggings

Tunic Top

When asked what to wear with leggings, a very popular answer is the tunic top. Tunics are loose, making it a perfect match for something skin-tight like leggings. It is best if the wearer has a slim to normal figure so that the flow of the top will be emphasized. It is a big fashion mistake to wear leggings as jeans. Instead, wear leggings as an accessory to your top, making you look sexier without showing too much skin.

Long and Flowing Sweaters and Ponchos

Long and flowing cardigan and ponchos will make a great outfit when paired with leggings. This look is perfect for chilly winters and windy days. If you want to flaunt your figure with this outfit, you can wear a thin belt around your waistline to emphasize your curves.

Finally, wrap up the attire with a pair of black or brown leather boots to make you look even more elegant. 

Mini Dresses

If you're attending an affair which requires you to wear semi-formal attire, matching your leggings with a tight fit to loose mini dress would be perfect. This way, you still can wear your short dresses during colder seasons and not feeling awkward about it!

Dresses for women over 40 often have below the knee lengths. If it so happen that you have kept a mini dress brought years ago, you can recycle it and provide it with a new look with your leggings.

Leggings are very versatile garment for women over 40 and ladies of all ages. Pregnant women can even wear them without discomfort! 

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