BINI Maloi Demonstrates How to Style Leg Warmers with Her Los Angeles OOTD

The knitted piece fits seamlessly into her “summer in the valley” outfit.

Published on Jun 19, 2025

Long regarded as a functional cold-weather accessory, leg warmers have traditionally been reserved for layering in the cooler months. As the name suggests, they’re designed to provide warmth and insulation during the fall and winter seasons. Yet in the hands of today’s style-savvy generation— especially with Gen Z’s enduring fascination with early 2000s fashion— the layering pieces have taken on new life. Y2K-era staples continue to resurface, and leg warmers are no exception, now styled well beyond their seasonal purpose.

A prime example? BINI Maloi’s recent outfit while out and about in Los Angeles, where she offers a girlish, coquette-inspired spin on the revived trend.

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BINI Maloi Demonstrates How To Style Leg Warmers

Taking a break from the group’s packed tour itinerary, Maloi enjoys a quiet day in the city dressed in a look that harmonizes soft femininity with a nostalgic streetwear edge. Her outfit draws from the coquette aesthetic—sweet, romantic, and just a bit irreverent—infused with hallmarks of early 2000s mall fashion styling.

At the heart of the look is a baby pink cardigan with white embroidered florals, slightly unbuttoned at the bottom to reveal a hint of midriff. The delicate knit contrasts with a light-wash, frayed-edge micro mini skirt—its raw hem lending a lived-in, effortless vibe.

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PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/BINI_MALOI.

Grounding the outfit are ivory cable-knit leg warmers, worn scrunched over a pair of vintage black Chanel mules. Repurposed for the warm weather, the leg warmers add visual texture and an unexpected sense of layering. They soften the look while offsetting the open-toe silhouette of the heels.

For accessories, Maloi carries a structured brown Coach shoulder bag adorned with plush charms, a personal touch that channels her signature "anik-anik" girl style.

Altogether, the look showcases how off-season staples like leg warmers can be integrated into everyday dressing, well beyond cold-weather dressing.

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PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/BINI_MALOI.

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The Pieces in BINI Maloi's OOTD in Los Angeles

Embroidered Cashmere with Imitation Pearls in Light Pink & White, £4,670 (approximately P359,434.77), CHANEL, chanel.com

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SHOP SIMILAR: Quinn Bag in Black, $119.40 (approximately P6,863.94), COACH OULTET, coachoutlet.com

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Slingback leather mules [pre-loved], $468.69 (approximately P26,943.56), CHANEL, us.vestiairecollective.com*

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