Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. For years, the debate about leggings has divided the fashion world, but with so ...

I'm putting it down to a sudden uptick in one very specific (and somewhat controversial) legging style: '80s-inspired stirrup leggings, which are popping up as a trend in stylish neighborhoods ...

Not just any plain leggings, though. Slit-hem leggings, stirrup leggings, and plenty of colored leggings are what make these looks a touch more forward and these are the styles you'll want to shop ...