Yes, you can wear leggings as pants. Your workout leggings are so comfy you probably wish you could get away with wearing them in public — outside of the gym. We’re way ahead of you. For a dose of outfit inspiration, we’ve styled our celebrity-inspired favorite outfits to make ‘em appropriate for brunch, date night, and beyond.

Who cares if leggings as pants were a cardinal fashion sin a few years ago. That was then and this is now. Besides, you can’t even remember a few days ago. So, really, who cares? As long as you keep these seven simple styling tips in mind, you can wear leggings whenever and wherever you want, and you’ll always look totally banging. Anyone who says otherwise is just hateful. How about finding out more ideas on how to wear workout leggings? Check it!

Hailey Beiber wearing black leggings. Source: Google

When it comes to essentials, black matte fabrics look more sophisticated and are much more versatile than shiny fabrics. VIP and celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid or Kendall Jenner style them in a day-to-day basis.

Madison Beer styling leggings. Source: Pinterest

Matching you black jacket or grey oversized sweatshirt to your leggings makes the two pieces look like they were always meant to go together, thus elevating the leggings from gym gear to an all-around-awesome wardrobe staple like Madison Beer in West Hollywood.

Rosie Huntington wearing Michi NYC. Source: Pinterest

With pants as tight as they are these days, it’s the tops and bottoms of your leggings that really give them away as fitness/athleisure wear. By showing your waistband with crop tops and tucking your cuffs into booties or high-top sneakers, you’ll have a total statement look. Not that you have to do this. Leggings as pants are nothing to be ashamed of, like Rosie Huntington does while styling Michi.

Olivia Culpo styling shiny leggings from Alo Yoga. Source: Pinterest

Say you do actually intend to go to the gym after whatever errands you have to run or brunches you have to eat. It’s okay to dress the part. The key is choosing items with fashion-forward details, like the playfully leather shiny leggings, not-so-basic sweatshirt, mesh drawstring bag, and white sneakers shown in Olivia Culpo.

Seen on Instagram. Lace up leggings are the new must-have. Source: Instagram

Lace-up leggings have become a real contender for the coolest athleisure trend. Seen on celebrities like Jennifer Lopez or Hannah Brown, the lace-up detail is something typically seen in ready-to-wear, so it gives the legging more functionality.

Olivia Palermo styling navy leggings while walking in New York. Source: Pinterest

Your slightly-too-big puffer jacket goes well with pretty much everything — navy workout leggings included. A crop-top style bra underneath (we swear Olivia Palermo does) and funky accessories make perfect finishing touches.

The colorful Oxblood Trend in the Lower East Side (NYC). Source: Splash News