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I have a lot of questions for Victoria Beckham: Are you going to fashion factory or getting a facial? What’s your favorite of the 15 engagement rings David’s gifted you? When will we get a follow-up reality show to Victoria Beckham: Coming to America? I could go on. But no question is more pressing in my mind right now than this one: How on Earth did you get through TSA wearing Balenciaga’s controversial Pantaleggings?
The pants in question were worn by Beckham on a flight into New York City’s JFK airport alongside a cargo-style, cinched-waist jacket, black clutch bag, and oversize sunglasses of her own design. Essentially, they’re leggings (practical, or so you’d think) but instead of cutting off at the ankle, they keep going, all the way around a pair of attached stiletto heels. Penned the Anatomic Pantaleggings, her exact style first debuted in Balenciaga’s winter 2023 collection and feature an even sharper heel than past versions. Basically, they’re TSA’s worst nightmare, which is why I’m still left wondering how the former Spice Girls member made it past security with her outfit in tact.
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On Victoria Beckham: Balenciaga Anatomic Pantaleggings ($3650); Victoria Beckham Layered Mask Sunglasses ($330)
Victoria Beckham
Layered Mask
$330
It’s important to remember that we’re talking about *the* Posh Spice, though. We’re not meant to question her sometimes daring fashion choices, even at the airport, where practicality almost always wins out over style. Clearly she made it onto her flight and to NYC just fine. More than fine, really, because we all know that heels and a good outfit are paramount to the Beckham matriarch’s happiness. Sure, I probably wouldn’t follow her lead in this exact instance, but more power to anyone who wants to try.
Scroll down to see Beckham’s TSA-defying in-flight look in full. In the off chance that you’re also not ready to press copy and paste on her Balenciaga bottoms but still want to mimic the overall airport ensemble, I went ahead and added a few pairs of leggings that don’t have heels attached to them for you to shop ahead of your next trip.
Shop Victoria Beckham’s Pantaleggings:
Balenciaga
Anatomic Pantaleggings
$3650
Shop 14 leggings that feel a touch more TSA-approved:
Plush
Fleece Lined Leggings
$75
If you live anywhere cold, you need Plush fleece-lined leggings (and tights, but that’s a story for another day)
Spanx
High Waisted Look at Me Now Leggings
$78
The extra high waist is crucial for me.
H&M
Cotton Jersey Leggings
$10
$10? I’ll take three pairs.
Commando
Neoprene Leggings
$138
The neoprene fabric really helps these to hold their shape.
Alo
Airlift High Waist 7/8 Leggings
$128
I’m a big fan—huge.
Mango
Stirrup Leggings
$40
Say yes to stirrup leggings.
Wolford
Perfect Fit Leggings
$295
This fabric truly is baby soft.
Sophie Rue
Side Slit Ponti Leggings
$128
These are a best seller on Revolve and I can see why.
Splits59
Airweight Super High Waist 7/8 Leggings
$108
Everyone in the WWW office swears by Splits59 leggings. I’m actually wearing a pair right now as I write this caption.
Lyssé
Flattering Leggings
$64
Just easy.
Eileen Fisher
High Waist Ankle Leggings
$98
Eileen Fisher’s about to have a big moment.
Spanx
Look at Me Now Seamless Leggings
$68
An Amazon reviewer called these the best leggings she’s ever owned, and I believe her.
Norma Kamali
Legging With Footie
$99
These can be worn with heels, but the difference between them and Beckham’s leggings is that you can easily take them off when security says so.
Lovers + Friends
Penn Pant
$148
With these you get two great details: stirrups and a heavier fabric that’s more aligned with trousers than standard leggings.
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