Rules for Wearing Leggings for Women Over 50 (2024)

If you want more inspiration on how to style and wear leggings for women over 50, you’ll want to read these posts as well:

• How to Style Leggings Three Different Ways
• The Thinnest, Softest Black Leggings For Women Over 50
• How to Wear Leggings with a Cardigan
• What is the Right Way to Wear Leggings in Public

The Rules for Wearing Leggings for Women Over 50

I love wearing leggings around the house all year round, but I’m not a fan of compression leggings. I don’t like feeling like a sausage; I would rather be comfortable. My biggest issue with most leggings is that you end up with a muffin top since they squeeze you at the waist. Luckily, my recommendations and tips below will help you avoid that!

1. Tight on the bottom, loose on the top.

Creating a great outfit is all about balance and proportion, and I like to balance the look of the fitted leggings on my bottom-half with something that has more volume up top. This means I usually look for a flowy blouse or a cozy, oversized sweater to pair with my leggings.

I balanced out these faux leather leggings In the look above with this cashmere turtleneck poncho sweater. Similarly, I wouldn’t wear this oversized top with big wide-leg jeans as it would overwhelm my figure. It’s all about finding the right balance between your pieces.

2. Cover your rear.

While leggings really are pants, they can be too revealing for most of us women over 50. Try to ensure that your top hits below your hips so that your “business” is covered. Tunics are an easy option for making sure your shirt is long enough. I also like adding a cardigan over a tee for a cute, casual, and modest look.

These crushed velvet leggings are actually more of a pant since they button at the waist, but for the purpose of today’s post, we are considering them a legging, LOL! I paired them with this beautiful red sweater that hit below my hip, and I had to finish the look off with red shoes. This would be a super fun date night or Christmas party outfit!

3. Elongate your legs by adding shoes the same color as the legging.

Make your legs look long and lean by pairing your leggings with your favorite shoes in the same color. I don’t always follow my own advice because I love wearing white sneakers for a casual, sporty look, but I think leggings are the most flattering when you follow this rule!

In this outfit, I went for an edgier look by pairing the faux leather leggings with these cute lace up boots from Coach. You could also wear black knee-high boots, black loafers, ballet flats, or black slip-on sneakers to get the same elongating effect. You could even go with a black sweater for a slimming monochromatic look!

The Best Leggings for Women Over 50

Now that we’ve talked about the rules for wearing leggings over 50 let’s talk about some more of my favorite pairs. I like looking for a nice thick material so that my leggings are not see-through. I also make sure to choose a pair with a thick waistband to help hold everything into place.

1. Black Leggings, 3 Pack

When you read the title of these leggings, you never would have guessed that these are my absolute favorite kind of leggings that I own! They are from Amazon and are the lightest, softest, most buttery leggings I have ever put on my body. They are so inexpensive, and they come in a 3-pack for under $22 (and there’s currently a $2 off coupon you can apply)! Remember that these leggings have zero compression, but they are my absolute favorite day-to-day leggings. I size up in these to an XL, and they fit me well. I think these win the award for the thinnest, softest black leggings for women over 50. Bookmark these as a must-try item, girls!

2. Lululemon Align Leggings

I tried these leggings a few years ago, and I am hooked. They are a bit of a splurge. The minute I pulled on theAlign Leggings, I was hooked. They are incredibly soft and paper-thin. However, they aren’t see-through at all, and they seem to be durable. I’m not sure how they do that, but they do. My DIL tells me they have an incredible return policy, but I’ve not read it yet. These are the 23“ crops; I wear a size 10 in these, and I love the fit.

3. HeyNuts on Amazon

You should strongly consider trying this Amazon pair that is very comparable to Lululemon’s Align leggings. They have excellent reviews and are under $28! I have these, and a large fits me best.

4. The Gym People on Amazon

Here is another pair of highly rated and loved leggings from Amazon. This pair of leggings is under $25 and will hold you in for a flattering fit. They also have a pocket, which is very handy for storing your phone or car key while you are out running errands!

5. Zella Live In High Waist Leggings

I have been wearing this brand from Nordstrom for a few years, and I really love their leggings. They are very flattering and have a no-slip waistband. I think a large is the best fit for me.

6. Spanx Faux Leather Leggings

I love the edginess that faux leather leggings for women over 50 bring to an outfit! This pair from Spanx is fabulous, and I’ve been wearing mine for several years. They are very comfortable and flattering. If they are rolling down on you, you likely need to size up!

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