Latex Leggings / Leather pants #1

[valeriaa]

i have a theory that any leather/shiny leggings will be extremely selective about whom they flatter. or am i wrong. please say i'm wrong.

I think it really depends on how you wear them. A lot of the times you can see models wearing them before runway shows and they look so nice on them because they have long legs, but that's easily fixed with heels. I think they actually flatter a person's lower body a lot better, especially the darker colors (everyone's wearing black, seriously) but a lot of daring people have tried out much flashier colors. I LOVE this trend!

 

[666tubeamp]

I love this trend because a rise in the popularity of the leather/pvc pants look for women means that:

1) I get to see more ladies wearing leather, pvc, etc. [I'm not shy in saying that I enjoy it ], plus

2) There is, hopefully, a reduction in the "what the?!?!" reaction from the general public when a guy wears leather pants.

I guess my question is this: does anyone think that leather pants will ever reach a critical mass whereby they won't be viewed by so many in the general public as "what the?!?!". I'm asking because after reading through many online polls, forums, etc, it's clear that leather pants, in terms of the look, is a very polarizing issue. Many many people sincerely think that unless one is in a Guns N Roses tribute band, or drives a Harley, then one has no business whatsoever wearing leather pants. Jackets, boots, gloves, hats, belts are all fine, but pants? No way!

Personally, I chose to say screw what "everyone" thinks and wear them, but I think there would have to be a dramatic increase in society's accpetance of leather pants for many people in general, guys especially, to embrace the look. Do you folks think that such a critical mass will ever happen or are leather pants so deeply entrenched in stereotypes that they will always be somewhat taboo?

 

[voguetta]

i have always dressed as i feel "in the mood for..." regardless trends, i'm not a fashion victim, so i do what i want but always keep in mind what kind of outfits i'm able to pull off, meaning; my age, my height, my size...
as times goes by, and fashion is so impredictable, i like to stick to pieces that i believe are timeless, and then is when we can talk about leather pants. they've been in the spotlight forever, different shapes, textures, colors, cuts... you name it, but still around.
i'll say: focus on what you like, what makes you feel comfy and def. what suits you better.

 

[Milada]

666tubeamp, I sincerely hope it doesn't become too socially acceptable. I don't want it to be the new black leggings with a jean skirt and flip flops, which everyon wears here regardless of their shape. It's just sooo tired and unflattering. I'd like it to be left to the daring whilst others stand by and admire, and yes that means there'll be those people who just shake their heads.

 

[Dija]

Here is me with my faux leather pants. Please excuse the expression on my face.

Photo source: Me!

 

[saann]

^you look great! you even manage to pull it off with a leather jacket which can be difficult

 

[pengy]

^you look great! you even manage to pull it off with a leather jacket which can be difficult

exactly what i thought too! when i try to wear mine with a leather jacket i just look like a dominatrix

 

[666tubeamp]

^you look great! you even manage to pull it off with a leather jacket which can be difficult

Completely agreed: the jacket/pants ensemble looks great on Dija. I've tried the leather pants with a 3/4 jacket and although I liked the look of the ensemble, I pretty much looked like someone from the Matrix. My wife said "please just the pants or the jacket...but not both"

 

[voguetta]

looking great Dija, thxs for sharing!!!

 

[voguetta]

666tubeamp, I sincerely hope it doesn't become too socially acceptable. I don't want it to be the new black leggings with a jean skirt and flip flops, which everyon wears here regardless of their shape. It's just sooo tired and unflattering. I'd like it to be left to the daring whilst others stand by and admire, and yes that means there'll be those people who just shake their heads.

i think it's already socially acceptable... but anyway i agree that jean skirts and flip flops should only be worn at the beach B)

 

[Dija]

Thanks everyone! I was a bit unsure pairing the pants with the jacket, but I think the white billowy blouse broke up all the black.

 

[Journeytofashion]

it is chic to give skinny/legging a leather glitter, but i have great concern about the comfortability especially in spring/summer....

 

[voguetta]

it is chic to give skinny/legging a leather glitter, but i have great concern about the comfortability especially in spring/summer....

i wouldn't wear them in summer, far too hot. i think spring, specially in here, are ok. i guess it depends on the weather, as for the comfortability, if they stretch nicely, they are super comfy!

 

[daggi]

leather leggings are quite comfy at spring/summer time but rather at warm night not at sunny and hot day of course

 

[l'eau]

Dija you look adorable! Kind of like a soft rocker-chick (or rocker-chick, if you will)!

I just washed and dried my latex leggings by accident. I haven't actually checked on them to see if they are okay, because I am afraid!

 

[The_Ida]

So funny. A guy from my school asked me when I was going to wear my latex leggings again. I asked why, and he said: "Because they make me horny!" Oh dear.

 

[Milada]

^You must look really good! Get em girl.

By socially acceptable, I meant that everyone and their mom thinks they can pull them off. They're more common with those that consider fashion among their passions, but there's still a taboo with them and the "common people." Everyone and their mom is not running out to get them. I find they're much more common on fashion websites and bloggers, but less in the real world. Or is this wishful thinking?

 

[Dulcisima]

So funny. A guy from my school asked me when I was going to wear my latex leggings again. I asked why, and he said: "Because they make me horny!" Oh dear.

Its interesing never knew that a pair of latex leggings would excite a guy..lol
u must look great in them

 

[designerleather]

Leather is a cyclical trend. Has been from decades. It will always for the most part be a staple in many people's wardrobes and always be shunned by others.

Fashion is in the eye of the beholder and as one person noted, it is more about what a person can "carry off". With leather, especially for guys and leather pants, the only question to be asked is "are you comfortable wearing them?" If so, then it is no problem. If you are nervous, worried about the opinion of others, then the body language expresses it and it will draw negative attention to you.

For men, in general, leather pants will never be acceptable, and that is because for a large portion, men pay far less attention to "fashion" as a whole, men take far less "fashion risks." Not trying to be negative, but as a whole, I see far more variety in women's fashion than mens fashion.

There are benefits to it as well. You can definitely stand out. Sometimes that is not a good thing, but in most cases it can be. It also does help find people who are agreeable or neutral as well. As well, I have had by far more women who have come up to me and "just had to feel the leather... it looks so soft" than any other piece of clothing I have worn combined.

Leather also resonates with some people more than others, both men and women. It really is unlike almost any other garment fabric around in that it has the ability to touch all the senses. Silk? Wool? Cotton? Do the have a fragrance?

Leather also has a luxury factor as well which will always keep it from being main stream. Real nice leather can really start at an entry price of $500 for a nice pair of leather pants, and if you want to step up to Jitrois, Gucci, Hermes, Versace, you can be looking $2K - $5K in a heartbeat.

I love this trend because a rise in the popularity of the leather/pvc pants look for women means that:

1) I get to see more ladies wearing leather, pvc, etc. [I'm not shy in saying that I enjoy it ], plus

2) There is, hopefully, a reduction in the "what the?!?!" reaction from the general public when a guy wears leather pants.

I guess my question is this: does anyone think that leather pants will ever reach a critical mass whereby they won't be viewed by so many in the general public as "what the?!?!". I'm asking because after reading through many online polls, forums, etc, it's clear that leather pants, in terms of the look, is a very polarizing issue. Many many people sincerely think that unless one is in a Guns N Roses tribute band, or drives a Harley, then one has no business whatsoever wearing leather pants. Jackets, boots, gloves, hats, belts are all fine, but pants? No way!

Personally, I chose to say screw what "everyone" thinks and wear them, but I think there would have to be a dramatic increase in society's accpetance of leather pants for many people in general, guys especially, to embrace the look. Do you folks think that such a critical mass will ever happen or are leather pants so deeply entrenched in stereotypes that they will always be somewhat taboo?

 

[The_Ida]

Its interesing never knew that a pair of latex leggings would excite a guy..lol
u must look great in them

I think he was just horny in general But I thought it was rather interesting that he associates latex leggings with sex.