HOW TO: How To Use Leggings to Elongate the Look of Your Leg

LissMee Apparel Black Metallic Legging $45.00 USD

During a radio interview a few weeks ago for KTALK, I was discussing with Cate Allen how versatile a legging can be. They are clothing staples for so many women, yet some don't know how to wear them. 

In this week's HOW TO, I'll break down what makes these hide-nothing. skin-tight, show it all, options work to elongate the look of your leg. Most of the models pictured below are a size 2-4. I want you to notice how they appear shorter, thicker, taller, leaner etc simply by the design of the legging they are wearing Every small change makes a big difference in the overall look.

Shortening and Elongating your legs with Lines:

                   
Horizontal Lines widen a figure. They are great when placed along busts if your small-chested, placed on a hip to create a more hourglass line, but I can't think of a woman anywhere you wants her legs to appear wider. Opt for slimming lines. They don't have to be as aggressive as this, but any vertical line running down the leg will elongate them.

Elongating Lines:

           Etsy:  $35.00             

                         Venus $32.00                  

                       Piperlime $238.00

Shortening, Widening Lines:



Note:

Granted, there are so many options out there that your bound to come across some leggings you can't help but wear even though they are not flattering. If you find yourself in this situation, be sure to balance your outfit. Break up hard, horizontal lines with boots and be sure to wear a longer tunic to avoid widening your hips, upper thighs, or worst of all, crotch.