Leggings

[miyuki]

Well, layering is going to be big in F/W 06/07 - so I think it's safe to say that leggings/footless tights/opaque tights will still have many, many uses.

 

[grayeyes043]

leggings are still going to be big in FW06/07 right?? Im thinking of getting a pair, but I'm worried they've been overdone.

Leggings are huge this season....ankle boots look awesome with leggings.

Iankle boots.

 

[greeen]

I have yet to wear leggings.. I sport tights usually. Opaque tights, crochet tights. tights.

 

[lick1987]

yeah me too, thats one of the reasons why i didnt 'do' leggings last year...didnt see the point as i had plenty of tights lying around. But a lot of this seasons clothes like sweater dresses,and oversized sweaters/tops seem to work better with leggings.

 

[drusilla]

Oh, it's far from a dead trend, unfortunately.

 

[grayeyes043]

Oh, it's far from a dead trend, unfortunately.

Why do you hate the leggings trend...its like flattering on everyone...almost!!!!

 

[disco54]

leggings can work ...but sadly it can quickly get that jerry springer trailer park guest look very quickly, even though in your mind you think your trying to be audrey hepburn in funny face...lol

 

[grayeyes043]

leggings can work ...but sadly it can quickly get that jerry springer trailer park guest look very quickly, even though in your mind you think your trying to be audrey hepburn in funny face...lol

I see your point about there can be a thin line between trailer trash and high class style.

 

[MarlboroMan]

I think leggings and ankle tights are the best clothes that woman can wear. Your outfit is very hot!

what do you guys think of this look?

no photo quoting - please see tfs guidelines

(credit - my own pic)

 

[sillybear]

leggings with boots and skirts are so tired!

 

[Fuuma]

I have some good and bad to talk about here.

GOOD: I must say that there are some styles which I like with the leggings deal. One lady at my community college worn one of those pleated mini skirts. The mini wasn't denim, so that's good in my view. The leggings extended down to about halfway between the knee caps and the ankles. She worn a black top and black leggings (black leggings seem to be the most popular color, though I've seen white leggings once on TV. She paired the whole look with some cute flats. To me, she did it right while other ladies think they look hot with leggings. This look can be done best (at least to me) when you don't have any Goth/punk-style use of leggings. I still don't like leggings, but some can do it just right that I'll make exceptions.



Now the bad. Actually, I have three accounts of bad use of leggings. I'll note them in descending order (bottom to top). Best of the worst. You ready?

3.) I really don't like Gothic-style fashion all that much. The leggings seem to be part of the Goth look in addition to Converse-style sneakers. I think Vans sneakers are okay, only as long as you do it right and not look overdressed or pure punk. Denim mini skirts were key in this look for other ladies.

2.) One punk-style lady had worn short denim shorts, and then wore black leggings underneath them with Converse low-tops. It was purely a horrid look. I'm getting sick of denim skirts with leggings, but that look of leggings under denim shorts really means that layering really needs to get shot with a silver bullet.

1.) Finally, the worst leggings look I've ever seen. One lady had on this black shirt or top with a short denim skirt. The leggings extended to just past the knees. Instead of Converse sneakers or Vans sneakers (which I'm not too fond of), girl wore these tan cowboy (or "cowgirl" in her case) boots. So thanks a bunch- shows that not only the leggings need to have a wooden stake driven through its heart, but the cowgirl thing has to go as well.



I do credit the young lady who made the leggings look stylish and less like an overdressing job. I'm still very far from crediting ladies who wear these leggings under skirts. And PLEASE no leggings under shorts! Leggings under denim skirts can be ugly enough, but under denim shorts is even worse. I would still take stockings over leggings ANY day of the week if I was a lady. If it's cold and I have some warm stockings on, I just find some boots. Leggings are not (and shouldn't be) an all-year fashion. Gaucho pants/Culottes are, these leggings aren't. I'm sorry. I just don't really like them.

Okay what I basically got from your post is that you don't like punk/goth/whatever style so whatever they wear you dislike. It's not really about leggings then is it, how does that advance this thread then? No offense meant by the way but this seemed more like a rant against which styles of girls you don't like than anything else.

 

[grayeyes043]

leggings with boots and skirts are so tired!

Why is it so tired...how can someone show off their leggings if their legs isn't exposed!!!

 

[lolita_sweet_91]

I love leggings!! I bought a pair a few days ago and I match them to almost everything, I think they've made a huge comeback this season

 

[Kimkhuu]

Spotted a lot of leggings on the S/S 07 runway, will post pics later.

 

[Kimkhuu]

Alexandre Herchcovitch S/S 07
Source: style.com

 

[Kimkhuu]

TSE S/S 07
Source: style.com

 

[Kimkhuu]

Door Ri S/S 07
Source: style.com

 

[Kimkhuu]

Show-goers in NYC S/S 07
Source: style.com

 

[Kimkhuu]

Show-goers in NYC S/S 07
Source: style.com

 

[adi]

i want to have model legs so i can wear only thick leggins with oversized shirt. i think it looks v. good.

thanks kimkhuu for posting those pics that's the leggins style i prefer more to the ones that stop right below one's knee