Black may be a timeless classic, but there's a new kid on the block that is getting the A-list stamp of approval this season.
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: there's nothing comfier than slipping into a pair of leggings . Once written off as solely activewear , for years fashion insiders tried (and failed) to convince us that comfort and style had to be mutually exclusive and that stretch spandex had no place outside the walls of a gym.
Thankfully, all that outside noise is in the past and fashion's best dressed regularly show us that laidback can be luxe in equal measure. So, naturally when I stumbled across not one but two off-duty celebrities ( Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Sofia Richie Grainge ) rocking leggings in the exact same shade of chocolate brown, I knew this was a trend I simply had to share.
Sofia was all smiles in a post-gym 'fit, styling hers with a grey graphic jumper ; and whilst her look would still look chic with a black pair of leggings , the rich, earthy tone helped to ground such a cutesy top without compromising the outfit's casual feel. Finished with a pair of technical white trainers (both practical and stylish), her leggings completed the off-duty look in a way that felt highly styled.
On the other side of the Atlantic, Rosie proved that she was still every bit the Victoria's Secret (ex) Angel as she posed for a snap in the gym. Sporting a full matching set from Alo , it was the sumptuous shade of brown that got my full attention.
Quietly elegant and inherently expensive, the understated hue offered a richer alternative to black, one that has autumnal appeal and feels like a fresh way to wear casual pieces.
After seeing further proof that brown leggings pair just as well with boots and ballet flats as they do with Sofia and Rosie's trainers , I'm convinced that they picking up where black left off. And, with the weather only getting colder, it won't be long before comfy leggings and chunky knits become our go-to once again. Ready to try brown leggings for yourself? Scroll to shop the best on the market below.
H&M's move range is all over the fashion set this autumn.
With a pair of white trainers? Perfection.
If Hailey Beiber's recent collab isn't enough to sell you on Adaonla leggings, I'm not sure what will.
No need to worry about a VPL with this flex seam pair.
If you're after a thicker style, look no further.
Imani-Nia Francis-Tsolaki is Junior Fashion Editor at Who What Wear UK , where she expertly navigates Gen-Z-aligned editorial content and brand try-ons to unearth the most worthwhile pieces, while valiantly resisting the urge to add every single one to her basket.
At Who What Wear , Imani is committed to uncovering cool new brands to share with the WWW UK readership, and finding gems that make shopping accessible (and fun) for everyone.