We may have previously only associated leggings with a workout or a sofa day, but now, they're a fully functioning piece in our everyday wardrobe, irrespective of the plans.
While we're big fans of leggings with knee-high boots, it seems as though celebrities have cottoned on to a slightly more surprising pairing and are wearing their leggings with one shoe style in particular: Ankle boots.
Yes, you read correctly—ankle boots (and not just UGGS) have made their way back into celebrities' leggings outfits, many of which are heeled iterations. We've seen one style icon, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, in her long vest, athletic leggings, and pointed suede ankle boots, and we were immediately sold on the look.
Need further proof? Scroll for the celeb-approved legging-and-ankle-boot outfits that may encourage you to follow suit.
The 10 Chicest Celebrity Leggings and Ankle Boots Outfits:
1. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Style Notes: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley pairs her Wardrobe NYC leggings with heeled ankle boots and looks so chic doing so. Add oversized layers, such as a longline trench coat, to help balance our proportions and give the look that cool girl touch.
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No well-edited wardrobe is complete without black leggings, and these Woldford tights are made for everyday comfort.
The most refined dressers opt for razor-sharp heels with a clean, ankle-grazing shape, and this expensive-looking high-street style is endlessly chic.
2. Kendall Jenner
Style Notes: Kendall Jenner goes down the classic route by opting for shearling boots as her ankle boot of choice, and I just love it. While there's something to be said for a heeled boot and leggings combo, you can't go wrong with the classics. Add cosy socks and you're favourite emotional support hoodie for extra comfort during weekend errand running.
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These Adanola leggings are Kendall's favourite.
A cosy classic for the cooler months.
3. Victoria Beckham
Style Notes: Ok, the whole Who What Wear team have agreed—this is an outfit worth copying, stat. An all-black look consisting of leggings paired with a sleek black roll-neck and stiletto, sock-style boots is just so stylish.
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For workouts, or out and about, you'll wear these VB-designed leggings on repeat.
& Other Stories' footwear selection is so strong this season.
4. Kate Moss
Style Notes: Kate Moss will forever be one of our style icons. Here she's paired her leggings with heeled ankle boots before adding a leopard print top and a waisted jacket. We love it!
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Leggings are such an indulgent wear in the way they're so relaxed yet so refined, as this Mango pair proves.
Forget what you know—Toteme's Chelsea boots put a premium Scandi spin on the classic English shape.
5. Hailey Bieber
Style Notes: How chic does Hailey Bieber look in her legging-boot-bomber trio? I especially love how the boots and leggings seamlessly blend into one another, while the cropped tank and inflated jacket add an element of contrast.
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I've never doubted anything the Olsen Twins have produced, and these stretch-ponte leggings from The Row prove that they're always a few steps ahead when it comes to looking chic yet feeling comfortable.
Simply luxurious and understated.
6. Emily Ratajkowski
Style Notes: Who said your ankle boots had to be black? Make like Emily Ratajkowski and wear your leggings with a bright or patterned snakeprint pair.
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The elevated legging option, courtesy of the slight bootcut shape and chic ankle split detail.
These will also update even the simplest of trousers, from straight-leg jeans to stirrup leggings.
7. Elsa Hosk
Style Notes: Now this is a cosy winter look with serious style power. Go for a boot that comes up every so slightly higher on the ankle to give your look extra polish.
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These would look so good with a chunky knit and trainers for an easy winter look.
I am in awe of the the black suede.
8. Naomi Campbell
Style Notes: Leave it to Naomi Campbell to pair her wardrobe heroes together to create an effortlessly sleek look. Combat boots give this outfit an extra trend-led touch.
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If Toteme's leggings are as good as everything else the brand makes, we're already impressed.
Make like Julia Roberts and Tracee Ellis Ross and embrace the derby trend—to wear on repeat this winter, and every one after that.
9. Jennifer Lopez
Style Notes: Another fan of the combat boot, J.Lo takes off duty style to chic heights with a classic combination of knit, leggings and chunky boots.
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These make you legs look so great!
When it comes to miltiary style boots, Bottega Veneta is always best placed.
10. Rita Ora
Style Notes: I just love this pairing here. Split hem leggings look so good with a classic heeled ankle boot and this is a duo you can easily dress up or down. Wear with a jumper at the weekend or a silk cami and blazer for a night out.
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The split is perfect for showing off a great shoe, too.
This sleek pair will pair seamlessly with leggings.
This story was originally published on Who What Wear US and has since been updated.
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