Fashion trend 2021: Everyone is now wearing ottoman leggings – and rightly so!

Ottoman leggings
We are now making space in our wardrobe for this trendy item

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The ottoman leggings are currently THE trend item that everyone wears. We'll tell you how to style the pants really cool and suitable for everyday use.

As soon as you say the word "leggings", one or the other of you will surely winced. Don't panic, this new trend has absolutely nothing to do with cotton leggings under skirts.

Ottoman leggings – the new it-piece

Ottoman leggings are currently THE hottest item that we see everywhere in online shops – and hopefully soon in each of our wardrobes. Why? Because comfortable clothing is currently more in demand than ever. While two years ago we only took leggings out for sports or on Sundays, we now also wear them in everyday life. Because this is exactly what the ottoman leggings are perfect for. By the way, these leggings got their name from the weave with which they were made. Ottoman is a ribbed fabric that usually has a thicker material and a longitudinally woven texture. In plain language: They absolutely do not look like sports leggings and are therefore of a higher quality for everyday use.

Small details, big effect

Often the leggings are made a bit sportier with a slight flap from calf height and a slit in the hem. It no longer looks like leggings, but more like very tight pants. However: it has to fit snugly so that it doesn't hang at half past seven after half the day.

Black and beige are currently among the trend colors in which we prefer to wear ottoman leggings. They can be combined in many ways and go with all clothing styles. We either wear them sportily with sneakers, hoodies and leather jackets. But the leggings can also be elegant: Simply combine them with sitting pumps, turtleneck sweaters and long blazers – and the look is there.

In the monochrome look or in combination with other basic tones, the ottoman leggings look particularly cool and clean. Of course, you can combine all colors that you like. And yes, even when doing nothing on the sofa, we no longer take off this it-piece. That's the beauty of it …