If you want to make leggings look genuinely chic, my best advice is to skip ballet flats and return to the leggings outfit formula that never fails. For that effortless, I just threw this on kind of off-duty look, black high-waisted leggings are at their best when paired with sleek black trainers.

Whilst ballet flats—chic as they are—can visually shorten the leg, black trainers elongate your silhouette. Their cushioned soles add a little extra height, whilst the tonal colour palette creates one uninterrupted line, making the overall look feel longer, leaner and more polished.

Kendall Jenner is photographed wearing waisted leggings with black trainers and a navy sports top.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Adidas)

Taking the outfit formula out for a spin, I spotted Kendall in the timeless pairing just this week. Beginning with the perfect base, Kendall selected a pair of black, high-waisted leggings, styling them with tall black socks and a pair of Adidas’s Adizero Dropset Pro Training Shoes (£130).

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Kendall completed her outfit with an oversized pair of sunglasses, whilst wired headphones framed her face and a sleek black leather bag swung from her shoulder, compounding on the cool energy.

Kendall Jenner is photographed wearing waisted leggings with black trainers and a navy sports top.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Adidas)

Whilst her trainers are already available to shop, her navy top and streamlined leggings have yet to be released—and I doubt they’ll stay in stock for long once they launch.