Just in Case You Needed a Reminder, Heels Look Coolest With This Legging Style

By Swedan MargenApril 22, 2026

In the past, leggings had a reputation similar to sweatpants, in that they were often worn for comfort rather than fashion. Now, that's changed significantly. Thanks to Rihanna, the trend of wearing leggings as pants has even made its way to Paris, a city known for its ultra-chic fashion. Last night, Rihanna was seen wearing a pair of leggings at one of her favorite upscale restaurants, César, which is an indicator of how chic her look must have been.

Rih wore a pair of split-hem leggings with her bright-red lace-up Alaïa heels, which was an unexpected but cool contrast. Heels don't usually come to mind when we think of leggings, but split-hem leggings go perfectly with heels, as the slit is high enough to show off your shoes. Plus, they have a longer silhouette than athletic or leisure leggings, so they're even appropriate for a night out at a fancy restaurant. The entrepreneur is known for her on-the-pulse personal style, so it only makes sense that Rihanna would be the one to bring the split-hem-legging trend to the forefront again—in Paris, no less. She also wore a funnel-neck plaid jacket with a fur wrap layered over it and accessorized with a pair of large aviator sunglasses. To put it simply, she looked cool, which is synonymous with Rihanna.

Keep scrolling to re-create Rihanna's outfit and shop split-hem leggings and heels to wear with them.