Let’s start with the basics! Who doesn’t have at least one black longuette skirt and a pair of black faux leather leggings in the wardrobe? The problem with must haves is that they can be used in a thousand ways, so much so it happens to always do it in the same way! Do you want them because they are now consolidated outfits or because it is easy to always fall back on the same styles, so here to bring a breath of originality and creativity as always I have relied on high fashion shows. Looking at them I set my wits in motion and I tried to create something a little more original! Ready to discover my proposals?
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BLACK LONGUETTE
The pencil skirt was born by chance in the early 1900s, but it was Christian Dior in the 40s to make it a stylish garment.
Its shape, which enhances the feminine forms, soon became, in the following decade, a must have item.
Pin-ups wear it, as an exaltation of sensuality, and actresses like Ava Gardner and Audrey Hepburn will use it to create elegant and classy outfits.
It will finally be in the 80s when the pencil skirt will be back in fashion as a symbol par excellence of the career woman.
And today? Taking inspiration from designers such as Marc Jacobs and Dolce & Gabbana I tried to re-propose it in a feminine but casual key. With an eye to its long and fascinating history, but a mind attentive to today’s fashions and styles.
Marc JacobsShoesScarpe “Kiabi” /
Dolce & Gabbana
/ Sweater “Bonprix” / Skirt “Rosegal” / Socks “Calzedonia” / Shoes “Kiabi” / Earrings “H&M” /
BLACK FAUX LEATHER LEGGINGS
One of the reasons why we should all have at least a pair of black faux leather leggings in the closet is that they are democratic!
In addition to being good for anyone, they can be combined in a thousand different ways. They give a sense of glam, without boring and for this reason they never go out of style! However, opting for the usual rock solutions with combat boots and tartan shirts would be obvious and therefore I tried to do an exercise in style and propose something slightly more whimsical for unique and fun outfits.
Thanks to the genius of Alexander McQueen I combined the iridescent white of the long spring tunics with these leggings for a rock look, but with bon ton tones. Whereas with Koché I really played chess with fate, deciding to combine them with nothing less than a dress!
Koché
/ Dress “Bonprix” / Leggins “Ipercoop” / Shoes “Deichmann” / Necklace “Aliexpress” /
Alexander McQueen
/ Tunic “Boho Treasure of Nature” / Leggins “Ipercoop” / Belt “Kiabi” /
Emman Damian
I just love your Longuette and Black Leggings inspirations. There’s so many ways to wear it. I really love your style choices.
SoniaChic95
That red coat and that leggings so amazing and both of that outfits looks perfect together!
Steven Morrissette
Very nice choices of outfits. I do love the legging look more.
Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS
I love the chunky black sweater it reminds me of my youth as a goth princess in high school, during the 90’s LOL! Just add a flannel under shirt combat boots and leggings.
Heather @ US Japan Fam
I actually have some faux leather leggings! I bought a year ago, right before pandemic, and just haven’t even had anywhere to wear them SMH! Love the last look though, gonna give it a go!
Mosaic Art
Super super love these syles, amazing!!! I love the black one, it is gorgeous.
Emily Fata
This looks like a great product to own! Thanks so much for sharing all of this information on it. 🙂
Georgia
Long tunics and faux leather leggings My absolute favorite style! Great looks!
Digitaldaybook
I got myself a pair of fleeced lined leggings and I absolutely love them!
Ej Requina
You rocked every outfit and it makes it more interesting that you were able to replicate outfits that came from the runway.
abzstylz
Love the backstory about how the pencil skirt came about. Loved all the inspiration looks!
Elizabeth Ervin
I love these longuette and-black leggings outfit ideas! Especially the Dolce & Gabbana look. And you look amazing in all of them!
Nicole Anderson
I just love the flexibility of using outfits containing longuetee or black leggings. Both are classic and there are just so many combinations you can have to match them. You have shared some great ideas and examples here and depending on how you mix and match, they can always blend in with the current fashion.
Tara Pittman
I love wearing leggings with dresses. These are some cute looks.
Brianne
You look so beautiful in all of these! My favorite is that red dress. It’s sassy!
Claudia
These are all gorgeous looks. I actually prefer your versions to the runway looks you got your inspiration from.
Amber Myers
These are some great outfit ideas! I really like that red dress with the leggings.
Carrie Ann
Love the dress and the feminine white tunic with the faux leather leggings! I’m always looking for new ways to style the classics I have in my closet, and these looks are just perfect.
Nikki Hall
How fun!! I love both pencil skirts and leather leggings. I think they are definite closet staples.