I know that leggings don’t immediately conjure images of chicness, but after years of documenting women with great taste, I’ve come to realise there are, in fact, plenty of ways to make leggings look polished. One of my favourites? Choosing a fresh, new-season colour instead of defaulting to black.

Putting a particularly chic leggings colour trend on my radar, I just came across a mirror selfie of Cindy Crawford styling the ubiquitous trousers in the prettiest shade of cornflower blue. Unlike black leggings, which can feel decidedly sporty—particularly when rendered in a glossy, Lycra finish—this softer shade brings a gentleness to the look, making the skin-clinging fabric feel altogether less harsh.

Worn with a co-ordinating tank top and a tonal jumper slung over her shoulders, Cindy’s leggings outfit looked polished and considered—two words I wouldn’t always associate with leggings. Whilst Cindy wore hers barefoot, I can imagine the look with a pair of crisp white trainers, adding brightness without creating too stark a contrast.