So, I’ve been thinking about this whole leggings with sandals thing. Yeah, I know, sounds a bit out there for some folks, but I kept seeing bits and pieces of it, or maybe I just made it up in my head. Anyway, the idea got stuck, and I thought, why not just try it out myself? See what all the fuss is, or isn’t, about.
First off, I had to pick the right leggings. Went for my old faithful black ones. You know, the pair that’s practically lived on me. Super comfy, not too thin, not too thick. Figured that was a safe starting point. Then came the sandals. This part, honestly, took a bit more thought than I expected. I’ve got a bunch, from flip-flops to some chunkier ones.
I decided to start with my everyday, comfy slides. Nothing too fancy, just simple, black slides. Slipped them on with the leggings. Stood in front of the mirror for a bit. My first thought? It didn’t look as weird as I thought it might. Maybe a bit unexpected, but not, like, a disaster.
Okay, next step, actually going outside. Decided to just run some quick errands. Get a coffee, pick up a few things. Walking around, I gotta say, the comfort level was pretty high. I mean, leggings are comfortable. Good sandals are comfortable. Put ’em together, and yeah, it’s still comfortable. No surprise there, really.
I was a little bit self-conscious at first, not gonna lie. Kept wondering if people were looking, thinking “what’s she wearing?” But then I realized, most people are just wrapped up in their own day. Nobody really pointed or stared. Or if they did, I didn’t notice. After a while, I kinda forgot about it and just went about my business.
Then I thought, what about different sandals? So, the next day, I tried it with a pair of slightly dressier, strappy sandals. Flat ones, not heels, mind you. This combo… I wasn’t so sure about. It felt a bit mismatched. Like the leggings were too casual for those sandals, or the sandals were trying too hard with the leggings. It just didn’t click for me.
So I went back to basics. Tried it with my sporty, more rugged sandals. The kind you might wear for a walk. That actually felt pretty good too. More of an athleisure vibe, I guess. It felt more balanced than the strappy ones. These are the things you find out, eh?
- Black leggings + simple slides = Yes, felt good.
- Black leggings + strappy sandals = Not so much for me.
- Black leggings + sporty sandals = Pretty decent, actually.
It’s funny, you spend your whole life hearing about fashion “rules,” what you should and shouldn’t wear together. And then you try something, and it’s like, well, if it’s comfy and I don’t feel totally ridiculous, then who cares? Maybe it’s an age thing too. You get to a point where you just want to be comfortable.
So, what’s the final word from my little experiment? Leggings with sandals can definitely work. For me, it’s all about the type of sandal. Simple, casual ones? Thumbs up. Sporty ones? Also good. Anything too delicate or fancy? Nah, not my style with leggings. It’s not gonna be my outfit for a big night out, obviously. But for just everyday stuff, running around, especially when the weather is a bit in-between, I’d do it again. Comfort wins, most of the time. You just gotta try these things for yourself, see how it feels. That’s the only way to really know.
