There’s a reason why so many people only wear black leggings. They’re flattering, spill- and sweat-proof, and go with everything, whether that’s a mismatching sports bra, a cool leather jacket, or a bright pair of sneakers. Black leggings are the easy choice, but if you’re interested in branching out like Jennifer Lopez, Allison Brie, and Elsa Hosk have been lately, then brown leggings are a great alternative. They’re just as chic, with the same complimentary traits, and they create a bit of diversity in your leggings collection. Win, win, and win! The only issue is that they’re not quite as versatile when it comes to styling. If you’re going to wear them, I’m here to tell you exactly what sneaker color goes best with brown leggings.

My advice? Take J.Lo’s lead by pairing brown leggings with white sneakers. She was spotted this week arriving at a studio ahead of her workout for the day, wearing a chocolate-brown bra-and-legging set, accompanied by her signature oversized sunglasses, a lighter brown cropped crewneck sweatshirt, and white workout sneakers, as well as matching white socks. Her shoe color choice is key here, because it doesn’t distract from the monochromatic look she put together. Instead, it adds just the right amount of contrast, creating a rich and elegant-looking fitness get-up.

WHO: Jennifer Lopez