Yahoo Lifestyle Katie Holmes Resurrected the Divisive Style Hack That Makes Any Outfit 10x Comfier
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Gwyneth Paltrow is on board, too.
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It’s the day after Thanksgiving and I’m not sure when, if ever, I’ll want to wear pants without an elastic waistband again; jeans and I are on an indefinite break. Of course, that can get really frumpy really fast. Fortunately, Katie Holmes gave a masterclass in dressing up stretchy pants when she stepped out in New York City earlier this week wearing the most unexpected outfit combination. She paired a peplum denim top and peep-toe heels with (drumroll, please) black stirrup leggings.
Spanx Ponte Stirrup Leggings
Spanx
It’s been a decade since I considered wearing leggings with heels, but the duo seems to be back in a major way—and I might actually be coming around to it. Gwyneth Paltrow just paired stretchy black pants with kitten-heeled booties, and I immediately wanted to recreate her outfit. The secret is finding leggings that don’t scream “work out in me”—I’m talking shiny finishes, split hems, flared silhouettes, and thick, durable materials.
Below, shop ten styles inspired by Holmes’s look—including lookalike stirrup leggings and more elevated ponte pants—a number of which are on sale this Black Friday.
Best Deal: Everlane the Perform 24/7 Leggings, $34 (Originally $68); lululemon.com
Oprah-Approved Brand: NYDJ Pull-On Legging Pants, $53 with code BFSALE (Originally $89); nydj.com
Editor’s Pick: Banana Republic Split-Hem Ponte Pants, $60 (Originally $100); bananarepublic.gap.com
Spanx Ponte Stirrup Leggings, $69 (Originally $98); spanx.com
Athleta Elation Ultra High-Rise Split Flare Pants, $75 (Originally $99); athleta.gap.com
Alo High-Waist Airlift Leggings, $89 (Originally $128); aloyoga.com
Commando Faux Leather Flare Crop Pull-On Pants, $104 (Originally $138); nordstrom.com
Spanx Ponte Micro Flare Pants, $104 (Originally $148); spanx.com
Reformation Fletcher Pants, $119 (Originally $158); thereformation.com
NYDJ Pull-On Legging Pants
NYDJ
NYDJ dressed up its classic black leggings by adding trouser-inspired details; you’ll find faux welt pockets on both the front and back. Not only do shoppers love how “versatile” these are, but they also rave that the leggings are “comfortable and flattering,” noting that they offer a good amount of hold. Make sure to enter the code BFSALE at checkout to snag these for 40 percent off.
Commando Faux Leather Flare Crop Pull-On Pants
Nordstrom
Designed with a leg-elongating flare, Commando’s on-sale leggings are made from an expensive looking faux-leather material. You don’t even need Holmes’s heel hack to dress these up—the silhouette and high-shine finish alone do that. One shopper said they “throw on a sweater and tennis shoes” with the leggings for an everyday-chic look, and pair them with “a satin blouse and black [heeled] boots” for an evening transition.
Banana Republic Split-Hem Ponte Pants
Banana Republic
Banana Republic’s ponte pants are my top pick. I love that the split hem immediately brings eyes down to the shoes you’ve paired them with; it’s like a frame for your footwear. Of course, customers also love how “comfy and flattering” they are.
This winter, I’m wearing my stretchy pants beyond my living room and workout classes, and I’ll be borrowing some styling tips from Holmes to do so. Below, shop more stylish leggings starting at $34.
Everlane the Perform 24/7 Leggings
Everlane
Spanx Ponte Micro Flare Pants
Spanx
Athleta Elation Ultra High-Rise Split Flare Pants
Athleta
Reformation Fletcher Pants
Reformation
Alo High-Waist Airlift Leggings
Alo
Lululemon Knit High-Rise Pull-On Pants
lululemon
