Style - Ask Hope Robertson

Hope: I love the look of leggings on other people, but when it comes to myself I'm a bit self-conscious. Can you help?

Self-confidence is something that can only come from within. Leggings aren't a trend easily styled, whether you're stick thin or pear-shaped. So if you're brave enough to wear them, read on.

My advice, if you want to try the look, is to find a pair of high-quality tights in a fabric like merino wool or polyester that wear more like skinny pants. I love J.Crew's classic Pixie pants, and Mover's merino wool tights. While J.Crew's pants will certainly give you more for your dollar, Mover's tights are perfect for this frigid winter weather.

Leggings are perfect for layering; wear them under an extra-long sweater, tunic, or cardi. The layered look is not only super chic, it will provide you with some much-needed coverage.

Finish the look off with heeled boots (this will help add length to your legs), - and you're set!

_{J.Crew Pixie pants, $88, J.Crew}

_{Mover merino wool leggings, $130, Net-A-Porter}