Are tights in style? - Page 2

loves · 28-07-2008

i like footless tights aka leggings actually. i find them very useful when i'm traveling to countries where it's offensive to show too much skin but where it is too hot to wear long pants and jeans. so long as a person doesn't wear leggings as pants, i think it's fine.

Les_Sucettes · 28-07-2008

What do you people wear in the winter to keep the legs warm with dresses if they were not in? I thought tights were a necessity.

But I HATE leggings, in my opinion they only look good on models. And footless tights are even worse.

Tiffany7 · 04-08-2008

I still love them. I cant wait to bring out all my colored tights (& my black ones). I cant remember if I bought orange but if not they are on my list to buy for sure... I have every other color.

RubyJewelStone · 04-08-2008

Well first I'd like to emphasize the "there's a difference between tights and leggings" arguement.

That said, "high fashion"-wise leggings are just about played out. They've hit the streets strongly and have gotten used and abused in all kinds of manners. Regular, day to day wear, I believe they are still going quite strong. I don't attribute this to celebrities or magazines, but to the fact that they still hold their own charm and merit to some people. And while, I would personally never even so much as touch the things even while they were so popular and touted, I think they can still be worn.

Overall, I think it represents an interesting shift in ideals as people start to get away from revealing clothing, like the sudden surge of empire waists, trapeze tops, and peacoats as less stopped being more, and "more" became more again.

In any case, I'd say they are in style. Yet they will always have naysayers as they did even in their peak days. Overall, fashion is about personal expression and flair, so if you think they look good, ROCK ON girl!

Tights (or if your like like me you may know them as "the thick stockings/pantyhose"), however, are considered more timeless and usually get a bit more cred and respect for some reason.

TheKiwi · 04-08-2008

Tights are classic. They will always be in. Nothing makes legs look better, after all!

Tiffany7 · 07-08-2008

I bought every color you can think of at Target last year & a golden yellow at Macys... but the only color I want now that I didnt buy last year is orange. Has anyone seen orange tights out yet? Im hoping Target will put them out again.

mordant · 07-08-2008

I bought a pair of footless tights at Target last year, but I only ever where them with boots. The same goes for leggings.

Tiffany7 · 07-08-2008

Not footless tights or leggings. Im pretty much over them except for in dance classes. Im looking for regular tights.

DandyWarhol · 07-08-2008

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Originally Posted by snowqueen

tights arent a trend they are a staple to me this is like asking are knickers in fashion ?? haha

hah i agree!!

Tiffany7 · 08-08-2008

LOL SO true.

nijuyanah · 08-08-2008

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Originally Posted by TheKiwi

Nothing makes legs look better, after all!

i totally agree!
tights are almost always flattering - unlike leggings

sill · 08-08-2008

You should wear what you like, no matter if the item is trendy or not.

blondmommy · 08-08-2008

even if they are out of style, i will always wear black tights in the winter...even when i am an old lady

tomato8 · 09-08-2008

i love tights and i cant wait to wear them. i like wearing leggings as tights and tucked into boots because theyre much warmer and more comfortable.

problematique · 10-08-2008

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Originally Posted by Tiffany7

I bought every color you can think of at Target last year & a golden yellow at Macys... but the only color I want now that I didnt buy last year is orange. Has anyone seen orange tights out yet? Im hoping Target will put them out again.

If you're near a H&M, they have a two-pack this season with burgundy and orange. I love them

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RubyJewelStone rising star Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Gender: femme Posts: 106	Well first I'd like to emphasize the "there's a difference between tights and leggings" arguement. That said, "high fashion"-wise leggings are just about played out. They've hit the streets strongly and have gotten used and abused in all kinds of manners. Regular, day to day wear, I believe they are still going quite strong. I don't attribute this to celebrities or magazines, but to the fact that they still hold their own charm and merit to some people. And while, I would personally never even so much as touch the things even while they were so popular and touted, I think they can still be worn. Overall, I think it represents an interesting shift in ideals as people start to get away from revealing clothing, like the sudden surge of empire waists, trapeze tops, and peacoats as less stopped being more, and "more" became more again. In any case, I'd say they are in style. Yet they will always have naysayers as they did even in their peak days. Overall, fashion is about personal expression and flair, so if you think they look good, ROCK ON girl! Tights (or if your like like me you may know them as "the thick stockings/pantyhose"), however, are considered more timeless and usually get a bit more cred and respect for some reason. __________________ Ruby .::The lovable lurkette::. about.me/sherise \| twitter \| tumblr

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loves backstage pass Join Date: May 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 583	i like footless tights aka leggings actually. i find them very useful when i'm traveling to countries where it's offensive to show too much skin but where it is too hot to wear long pants and jeans. so long as a person doesn't wear leggings as pants, i think it's fine.

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Les_Sucettes fashion insider Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 2,193	What do you people wear in the winter to keep the legs warm with dresses if they were not in? I thought tights were a necessity. But I HATE leggings, in my opinion they only look good on models. And footless tights are even worse.

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Tiffany7 V.I.P. Join Date: Mar 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 5,190	I still love them. I cant wait to bring out all my colored tights (& my black ones). I cant remember if I bought orange but if not they are on my list to buy for sure... I have every other color.

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TheKiwi Brooklyn, baby! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Williamsburg Brooklyn Gender: femme Posts: 6,058	Tights are classic. They will always be in. Nothing makes legs look better, after all! __________________ freja & siri. - aimee

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Tiffany7 V.I.P. Join Date: Mar 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 5,190	I bought every color you can think of at Target last year & a golden yellow at Macys... but the only color I want now that I didnt buy last year is orange. Has anyone seen orange tights out yet? Im hoping Target will put them out again.

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mordant tfs star Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Gender: femme Posts: 1,764	I bought a pair of footless tights at Target last year, but I only ever where them with boots. The same goes for leggings.

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Tiffany7 V.I.P. Join Date: Mar 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 5,190	LOL SO true.

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sill V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 3,627	You should wear what you like, no matter if the item is trendy or not.

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blondmommy scenester Join Date: Aug 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 62	even if they are out of style, i will always wear black tights in the winter...even when i am an old lady

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tomato8 rising star Join Date: Apr 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 120	i love tights and i cant wait to wear them. i like wearing leggings as tights and tucked into boots because theyre much warmer and more comfortable.