Long Tops With Leggings Is the ’80s Trend That’s Making a Major Comeback in 2025

Wearing long tops with leggings of all kinds, even stirrups, is back. We know, we know: The outfit combination is so 1980s that it might feel intimidating to replicate, but we’ve also seen ’90s minimalism and Y2K-tinged looks become cool again. And this retro outfit idea is totally worth revisiting: It’s a unique, eye-catching combination that looks very cool.

Designers and street style stars have been reviving the long-top-and-leggings look in the past year so much that it’s clear this outfit has been officially taken out of the time capsule. That doesn’t mean it’s old-fashioned, though. In fact, these fashion experts are showing us how to give the outfit a modern twist.

Here’s how the fashion pros are wearing long tops with leggings in 2025.

A long silk blouse with split leggings

Semi-transparent silk tops—especially ones with balloon or oversized sleeves—that fall below the hips look incredibly romantic when paired with ballerina-inspired split-hem leggings or jeggings and matching ballet flats. Elegant and theatrical, just like ’80s fashion.

An XL blazer with stirrup leggings

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