Ignore the Haters—I Still Love These Versatile and Comfy Pants and Bet You Do Too

I don’t care what anyone or any trend report says about black leggings, you would have to have to pry them out of my cold, dead hands to get me to stop wearing them. I know that sounds over-the-top, but I take my leggings collection seriously. The closet staple has had a presence in my outfit rotations as far back as my ‘90s childhood and carried me through two pregnancies and the postpartum eras for both. Now days, these versatile and comfy pants serve a more fashionable purpose thanks to their resurgence in chic, everyday looks among fashion people and celebrities.

With fall about to start, I set out to find a select group of standout black legging outfits for the new season. My favorite Instagram fashion follows did not disappoint. Each take I found incorporates a range of elevated basics and trendy pieces like oversize sweaters, a trench coat, a white T-shirt, black ballet flats, Adidas sneakers, mesh and studded Mary Jane flats, and more. Ahead, check out and shop seven incredibly stylish ensembles, all anchored with class black leggings.

Trench Coat + Black Stirrup Leggings + Ballet Flats

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ZARA

Water Repellent Double-Breasted Trench Coat Zw Collection

The Sak

Tess Sling Leather Bag

Gap

High Rise Ponte Stirrup Pants

These are bound to sell out.

Oversize Cardigan + Black Leggings + Mule Flats

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PRETTYGARDEN

Oversized Cardigan Sweater

Bring on the chilly weather.

H&M

Shopper With Pouch Bag

Hue

Reversible Ponte Knit Crop Leggings

These are reversible and turn into a gray option.

Oversize Turtleneck + Black Leggings + Knee-High Boots

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Emilia George

Crystal Mock Neck Sweater

ZARA

Body Shaping Leggings

Oversize Blazer + Black Leggings + Mary Jane Flats

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Open Edit

The Curator Relaxed Blazer

I'd also buy this blazer in black.

Nordstrom

Pima Cotton Blend Crewneck T-Shirt

THE FRANKIE SHOP

Gelso Oversized Tencel Lyocell-Blend Blazer

Another chic oversize gray blazer to consider.

AFRM

Jasmine Stirrup Pants

So many styling possibilities.

Schutz

Eiza Shine Mary Jane Flat

Turtleneck + Tied Sweater + Black Leggings + Loafers

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Marcella

Eloise Turtleneck Semisheer Jersey Top

A closet essential for fall and winter.

ZARA

Soft V-Neck Knit Sweater

Perfect for layering or tying around your waist.

Gap

Smooth High Rise Leggings

Gap's legging game is strong.

Hanes

Crew Soft Moisture-Wicking Socks 10 Pack

It's the perfect time to stock up.

Cole Haan

Lana Luxe Penny Loafer

These cool loafers are half-off right now.

Denim Button-Down Shirt + Black Leggings + Mesh Flats

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Open Edit

Double Curved J-Hoop Earrings

I love the yellow-gold version as well.

Free People

Ashley Denim Shirt

Denim shirts always come in handy.

MANGO

Shopper Bag With Buckle

Mango bags are top-notch.

SNDYS X Revolve

Cassandra Leggings

Coconuts by Matisse

Nolita Mary Jane Flat

Blazer + Black Stirrup Leggings + Adidas Sneakers

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Simonett

Oversize Charcoal Blazer

The oversize fit is so cool.

Splits59

River High Waist Airweight Stirrup Legging

More stylish stirrup leggings.