While most of you should be very familiar with how to wear leggings, today I’m going to talk about something more specific that you may be new to. Today I’m going to talk about how to wear short leggings. I’m not going to talk about leggings that are really short that ends above the knees. Mostly, I’m going to cover the leggings that are just longer than the knee and the short, calf-length leggings as they can actually make you look slim and tall. Now let me show you some of the best short legging outfit ideas I’ve gathered for you.
White print t-shirt with denim jacket and short black leggings
While most of the short leggings outfits are very simple and minimalist, I want to show you that you can also build a more sophisticated and stylish layered outfit around them. To achieve this look, you can wear a blue denim jacket over a white printed t-shirt for the top. Combine them with short, calf-length black leggings. Wear white sneakers for the shoes to look casual and stylish.
Black and gray polka dot tunic top with white short leggings
To shape that slightly vintage and mature look, you can wear a black and gray tunic tank top with polka dots. Pair them with white knee-length leggings and a pair of burgundy ballet flats. Finally, add a large gray wallet to complete this unique and beautiful look.
Hooded jacket with blue shorts and gray short leggings
To create that casual and stylish street look, you can wear a gray hoodie cardigan with a white t-shirt for the top. Pair them with a cotton blue mini shorts and gray short leggings to create stylish layers that look slim and tall. Wear gray sneakers to complete the look casually.
Light pink hoodie with a blue denim jacket and blushing short leggings
To look more ladylike, it is very simple and logical to add a pink element to the mix. For example, you can wear a light pink hoodie with a light blue denim jacket for the top. Pair them with blushing pink short leggings. Wear a pair of white high-top sneakers to look unique and youthful.
Blue chambray shirt with black, shortened leggings and ballerinas
For a very minimal and airy look, you can simply wear a white longer t-shirt and then top it with a light blue chambray boyfriend shirt. Team them with black cropped leggings and black ballet flats to keep the outfit simple and clean.
Gray cardigan with hood and black short leggings
To shape this cozy and unique street outfit, you can wear a white, figure-hugging camisole with a gray and dark blue printed hooded jacket. For the rest of the outfit, you can wear a pair of black cropped leggings and red suede loafers to look unique and stylish. Add a light gray little knitted handbag for an extra nice touch.
White and black babydoll mini dress with short leggings
Now let’s look at a very cute outfit. To shape this look, wear a white and black block babydoll mini dress and pair it with black calf-length short leggings. With a beautiful and creatively designed dress like this one, you should keep the rest of the outfit very simple. Just wear a pair of black ballet flats to complete the look.
Gray sweater with a checked scarf and short leggings
To create this cozy and airy look, start the outfit with a gray oversized sweater and combine it with a black and gray plaid fringed scarf. Wear black cropped leggings and a pair of black suede ankle boots to complete this look simple and sleek.
White tunic shirt with buttons with denim vest and black short leggings
To form this stylish and attractive layered outfit, you can wear a white long button down shirt and a blue denim vest for the top. Pair them with black cropped leggings and a pair of white low tops. Finally, wear a black shoulder bag to complete the outfit in a youthful way.
Mustard yellow sweater with blue printed knee-length leggings
To look cheerful and colorful, here is an outfit that you might want to try out, especially when you are on vacation. Wear a mustard yellow sweater with blue and yellow leggings printed just below the knees. Combine the pieces with a pair of mustard yellow ballerinas so that they go perfectly with the yellow sweater.
Short sleeve coat made of faux fur with cropped leggings with black and white polka dots
To shape this sleek and stylish look, you can wear a white t-shirt with a black faux fur vest for the top. Pair them with cropped leggings with black and white polka dots to give the mix a vintage feel. Wear black suede ankle boots to finish off your outfit in style.
Light blue t-shirt with black short leggings and sneakers
Now let’s take a 180 degree turn and look at a sporty outfit that you can wear for running or other exercises. To shape this outfit, you can wear a sky blue t-shirt with black knee length short leggings. For shoes, wear a pair of black and white running shoes instead of casual shoes to protect your feet while running.
Gray short-sleeved peplum tunic top with short leggings
This is a very minimal outfit that has a slight boho feel to it. To achieve this outfit, simply wear a gray short sleeve tunic peplum top and pair it with black cropped leggings. Pair them with brown platform sandals and a long boho-style necklace to complete this simple and approachable look.
Black short t-shirt with matching short leggings
This is a simple outfit for yoga and other similar indoor exercises. Just wear a black cropped t-shirt with black cropped leggings. If you have to wear shoes, wear black and white running shoes or all white running shoes to look sporty and stylish.
Here are the short leggings outfit ideas that I want to share with you. They are some really nice options that can help you look slim and tall in a natural and casual way. Try it out and see if it makes your legs look even better.
