If you’ve yet to dip your toe, or rather, leg into the waters of The Printed Trouser, Matalan’s £8 leggings might just tempt you over to the patterned side. Swap your trusty black leggings for one of Matalan’s printed pairs for a quick, affordable and easy wardrobe update.
Style tips
- Let the leggings speak for themselves and keep tops or tunics plain.
- Go tonal if you’re nervous about looking OTT. Nudes with snakeskin, blues with the paisley.
- Unless you’ve got a teeny tiny bottom (in which case, lucky you), opt for longer line tops.
- Double layer with long fitted vests and shorter loose tops if you’re not a fan of tunics.
- Look for the leggings with side panels to instantly lengthen your legs.
1. Denim jacket, £20, Dorothy Perkins; Earrings, £8.98, Aldo; Tunic, £27, Wallis; Snake print leggings, £8, Matalan, Jewelled ballet flats, £45, Kurt Geiger
2. Necklace, £16.50, Asymmetric tunic, £16, both Topshop; Geometric leggings with side panel, £8, Matalan; Sandals, £16.99, New Look
3. Vest, £3, Paisley leggings, £8, both Matalan; Loose fit t-shirt, £9.90,Velvet for Uniqlo; Wedge sandals, £14.99, Bershka
What do you think? Do you wear printed leggings and love them? Would you be tempted to try something bold for just £8? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
My favourite way to style printed leggings/jeans/trousers is a denim shirt on top – either on its own or over a vest. Chunky heeled sandals are always a winner too x
Great style tips, thanks Alison! x
Liking this post a lot! I think I might start with the florals and see how many different pairs of leggings I can wear in one week! x
Thanks Rachel, Now there’s a challenge!!x
LOL – I tried these on in real life – got seduced by the price tag … but I can’t say that at my age (39 nearly) they do anything for me ..
If I were 25 then maybe but I felt very self conscious in them and totally out of my comfort zone!
What do you think? http://www.avenue57.com/a57/look/2213/mutton-dressed-as-lamb.aspx
Fiona
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Maybe try a darker, smaller print in longer length and team with a dress. Matalan also do a fab pair of black ponte leggings with a side stripe. The thicker fabric might make you feel a bit safer!x