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10 Outfit Ideas with Black Leggings

10 outfit ideas with black leggings to wear at home | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

I’m a gal that likes to get dressed up, and I’m also a gal who likes to be super comfy at home.  All this extra time at home has me craving a little bit more style with my comfy, cozy leggings outfits.  I wanted to share a few different outfit ideas with black leggings for those of you looking to mix it up as we head into another month at home.

In all the pics, I’m wearing the same pair of leggings.  Ya’ll I love these leggings! I own multiple pairs, and I’ve had them for years!  They’ve been worn countless times, washed, and dried.  After all that time, they still look pretty darn good and have held up shape-wise over time.

KIMONOS
A kimono is a fun way to add a pop of color or a print to your stay at home look.  Since kimonos tend to be loose and flowy, I like to pair mine with a fitted top to keep proportions in check.

loungwear outfit | leopard print kimono with black leggings | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

leopard print kimono |black tank top | black leggings | sandals

at home outfit | floral print kimono with black leggings | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

floral print kimono | white tank top | black leggings | ballet flats

comfy home outfit | short sleeve kimomo with black leggings | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

kimono is old boutique find | tank top | leggings | sandals

CARDIGANS
The ultimate layered legging look!  Cardigans can add an extra cozy factor to your leggings outfit, and they can provide a fun pop of color.  If your area is warming up, you can also opt in some short sleeve cardigans.  For my base layer, I mix in tank tops and loose fitting tshirts.  If you want to keep a little shape definition with a t-shirt, try tying a mini knot at your waist.

comfy loungewear outfit | pink cardigan with black leggings | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

same cardigan, different colors | similar white tee | leggings | bow flats

leggings outfit | burgundy long cardigan over a striped tank top | Everyday Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

similar cardigan | striped tank top | leggings | flats

cozy outfit | green long cardigan long with white tshirt | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

similar cardigan | similar white tshirt | leggings | bow flats

cute at home outfit | short sleeve cardigan over black leggings with a headband | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

short sleeve cardigan | tank top | leggings | bow flats | similar headband

STAND ALONE TOP
A flowy top or tied tshirt is a fun way to wear your leggings without too many layers as the weather warms up.  Pull out your flowy tunic tops or shorter dresses for a fun work from home outfit.  Swing style cami tops are also perfect to pair with leggings.  If you want to show off your shape, grab a t-shirt and tie at your waist.  You can tie it in the middle, slightly to the side, or in the back.

chic at home outfit | swing style cami with black leggings | Everyday Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

swing style cami | leggings | sandals

work from home outfit | floral tunic top over black leggings | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

tunic old by Free People | leggings | flats

loungewear outfit | tied pink tshirt with black leggings | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

similar tee by same brand | leggings | sandals

Which leggings look is your top at home outfit choice?

Looking for more at home outfit inspiration? Check out my April outfits for more ideas!

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What I Wore in April

spring outfit ideas | casual at home outfits | Affordable fashion blog Lady in Violet

Well my April outfits looked a little bit different than normal!  I put on my workout clothes every morning, so I would be motivated to do my morning yoga and lunch walk.  At the start of the month,  I would stay in them all day and change into my pjs in the evening.  Towards the end of the month, I started changing into casual dresses or jeans outfits a few days a week after my lunch time walk.  I still kept the outfits pretty casual, and it felt nice to put some outfits together.

Flowy swing style dresses are one of my favorites right now!  This dress style is super comfy for lounging around the house and makes me feel a little dressed up.  My poor heels probably miss me.  I spent most of the month in a combination of my slippers, sneakers, and Tory Burch Sandals.

Keep scrolling to check out my spring comfy at home outfits from April!

casual outfit | pink plaid top with distressed jeans | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Our Easter Photo!
Pink Plaid Top | Similar Jeans | Sandals | c/o Earrings | Rug

summer outfit | black sleeveless dress with small crossbody purse | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in violet

Black Dress | c/o Small Crossbody Bag | Sandals | Sunglasses

casual outfit | black tank top with gray distressed jeans | Everyday Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Black Tank Top | Light Gray Jeans | Slippers are old by Fuzzy Babba

comfy outfit | purple print swing dress | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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comfy at home outfit | floral kimono with black leggings | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Floral Kimono | White Tank Top | Black Leggings

spring outfit | pink babydoll top with sleeves and light gray jeans | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Pink Floral Babydoll Top | Light Gray Jeans

workout outfit with blue tank top and purple leggings | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Blue Cropped Tank Top | Similar Leggings  | Same Leggings (color not available)| Same Sneakers, Different Color

walking outfit | black jacket with black leggings | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Jacket |Leggings | Similar Sneakers | Headband – doesn’t move while I workout!

loungewear outfit | black thermal long sleeve top with cropped jogger pants | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Black Thermal Top | Cropped Jogger Pants

summer outfit | striped tank top with distressed shorts | Everyday Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Striped Tank Top | Similar Shorts

spring outfit | blue swing cami top with light gray distressed jeans | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Swing Cami Top | Light Gray Jeans | Sandals

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How to Pick the Right Denim Color for Your Outfit

how top pick the right denim color | what jeans to wear | Everyday style blog Lady in violet

I’ve shared a few posts breaking down how I build an outfit. Today, I thought I would do something a little different and show how changing one item can change the overall look of your outfit.  When I’m putting together a look, one of the bigger decisions to make is which jeans to wear.  I consider factors like where I’m headed and the overall vibe I want to achieve with my look. To show how one simple swap can change your outfit, I kept all other details the same.  Keep scrolling to learn about how to pick the right denim color for your outfit.

summer outfit | ruffle hem cami top | dark wash jeans | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

DARK WASH JEANS – A must have for any closet.  Dark wash jeans can create both a polished and casual look depending on the darkness of the jeans.  I tend to pick these jeans for when I’m heading somewhere casual, but still want to give of a polished look.  Dark wash jeans are also great for a casual work environment.

casual outfit with black skinny jeans and espadrille wedges | Personal Styling Blog Lady in Violet

BLACK JEANS – I wear my black jeans the most in fall and winter.  Black denim is an easy way to make an outfit look a little more dressed up since they sometimes can look similar to black dress pants.  Black jeans are great for evening looks when you want to wear jeans but also want to look a little dressier than normal blue jeans.

summer outfit | tie strap top with white jeans | Attainable Style Blog Lady in Violet

WHITE JEANS – The perfect color to dress up your spring and summer outfits!  White jeans are also great to pair with neutrals for a winter white look.  If you are headed to a nicer event where you can still get away with jeans, white denim is the perfect choice.  It adds an instant polished dressiness to your outfit.

how to pick the right jeans for your outfit | distressed denim | Attainable Style Blog Lady in Violet

DISTRESSED JEANS – If you are looking to give an all casual vibe, the distressed jeans are perfect.  Great for heading out to daytime parties and casual gatherings.  You can also use distressed jeans to dress down a fancy top and make it look more casual.

casual outfit | gray skinny jeans tank top with ruffle hem | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

GRAY JEANS – I think gray denim walks the line between day and night, casual and polished.  It’s not a common jean color, so you can wear it to a variety of events and use it when you want something different.   If you are heading to a dressier jeans event, gray may or may not work. I would opt for white on this one.  Gray jeans work well for casual evenings and daytime.

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Navy Embroidered Blouse

spring outfit | blue embroidered blouse | bootcut jeans | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

fall outfit | blue embroidered top | tan brown crossbody purse | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual spring outfit | dark wash bootcut jeans | brown espadrille wedges | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Casual Outfits | Blue and white embroidered blouse | dark blue flared jeans | Everyday Style Blog Lady in Violet

Hello Hello! I’m kicking of another week at home, and I’m really starting to find my rhythm and routine. It’s definitely been a process and adjustment, but I’m starting to get the hang of it all.  I think the biggest thing of all is to give yourself grace each and every day.  How are you doing with all the extra time at home?

If you follow me over on Instagram, you may have seen that I hosted a little date night with my closet last week.  I really do miss getting dressed and putting outfits together everyday. I wonder a bit if personal style will change a bit after this is all over.  Will we start gravitating towards more comfy or will we start dressing up a bit more?  While I have always loved neutrals, I’ve been noticing my wishlists being filled with more light and neutral  colors and items that can be worn at home but also out and about.

I wore this navy embroidered blouse on one of my last outings before stay at home started.  We had plans to head out to Steve’s parents for lunch one afternoon.  I had just received this top in the mail, so it was an easy decision to wear it. The sophisticated elements of the top like the navy embroidered details, square neckline, and 3/4 length sleeves make it perfect for when you want to look casual chic. I’ve been gravitating towards the square neckline.  I love how it accentuates the collarbone without showcasing too much skin.  It gives such a classy look to the top.

casual fall outfit | navy embroidered top with dark wash flare jeans | Texas Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

spring outfit | navy blue and white embroidered top | brown small purse | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual outfit | dark blue denim | brown wedge sandals | Sophisticated Style Blog Lady in Violet

casual outfits for petites | navy and white long sleeve top | dark wash bootcut denim | Popular Fashion Blogs Lady in Violet

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