Claudia Winkleman’s Flat Shoes Made Her Leggings Look So Chic

If you’re looking for inspiration on how to make leggings look chic, you ought to know by now that there’s little need to look further than Claudia Winkleman. Queen of the casual basic, if my time following her adventures around that Scottish castle has taught me anything, it’s that it’s entirely possible to make leggings look polished.

Bringing her time-tested basic all the way home, I spotted Claudia style her go-to trousers out in London this week. Pairing her dark grey leggings with a rich velvet jacket, Claudia slipped into a sleek, glossy pair of leather monk shoes to complete her look. Finished with fringed detailing and a polished strap, the shoes brought a smart, tailored feel to her outfit, immediately elevating her otherwise casual trousers.

I’ve always found that the right shoes can bring out the inherent sleekness of a pair of leggings, and Claudia’s monk shoes did just that. Skirting the season’s ubiquitous loafers and sidestepping the tried-and-tested boots pairing, she made a welcome case for a shoe combination that feels genuinely fresh.