The return of leggings over recent years has been welcomed with open arms by women who seek to find that elusive balance between comfort and style. Fortunately, leggings seem to be sticking around for 2019, evolving but never dissipating.
Shapewear Leggings
You don’t need to get an overpriced pair of Lulus to give you a butt lift, nor do you need to pair your leggings with your Spanx for a night on the town. Shapewear leggings are readily available to help you lift and tuck whichever areas you choose without breaking the bank or requiring uncomfortable layers. Leggings for sale on shapermint come in a variety of colors and styles for you to wear with your favorite tunic or dress.
Mesh
Mesh will continue to dominate the market, particularly in athleisure fashion. With sexy cutouts and eye-catching twists, mesh components are becoming a fan favorite in leggings. This trend rivals the lace back tank tops of the early 2000s.
Athletes who enjoy wearing their leggings all day long will especially love this fashionable approach, as the mesh doubles as a vent during intense workout sessions. Whether you’re pairing your mesh leggings with a tank top for your next run or a leather blazer for a night on the town, mesh leggings have got you covered (somewhat).
High-Waist
High-waisted pants and skirts have become a trend again in recent years, so it’s no surprise that leggings would follow. These offer both functionality and comfort, as leggings are meant to be worn in the gym, at home, and out and about. For those hitting the gym, these leggings offer coverage during lower body and overhead movements. For those hitting the town, they offer a nice contrast to a crop top.
High-waisted leggings have also paved the road for shapewear leggings as a fashion item. They’re also ideal with silkier materials, as there is less slippage and thus less need for adjustments throughout the day.
Eye-Catching Colors
Move your black leggings aside and prepare for some eye-catching solid colors. While the outrageous patterns of years gone by have been forgotten, the bright colors and fabrics we’ll see in 2019 will stay for a while. Neon orange track pant style leggings are a fun throwback to the 80s while metallic silver is reminiscent of the club scene in the early 2000s. Bold, shiny reds and bright blues are also making a statement on the up-and-coming legging list.
Multi-colored leggings will also be prevalent, with both complementary colors and contrasting colors that refuse to be ignored. Pair these with a black top or something equally as outrageous for a memorable effect.
Long Crops
You know when your leggings shrink, or your legs get bigger, so the hem ends up being just a tad too short for you? That’s a trend now. Long crops are meant to end around the wearer’s ankles, to provide coverage while showing a little skin. These are the perfect solution to warm spring and early summer days where the weather just starts to change into something a little more desirable.
The challenge with long crops will ultimately be shopping for a whole new wardrobe of socks or shoes that are built for barefoot running. Will 2019 be the return of barefoot shoes as well?
2019 will be a year of memorable legging trends. If all else fails, you can always default to your classic pair of black leggings and forgo some of the bolder trends. Alternatively, refuse to go unnoticed – wear the neon with confidence.
