Leggings

[princesslauren]

leggings are very tacky , tights look cute but that express model looks like a hooker from 1985

 

[John_M.]

I've brought back this thread to share something. It took me a few years... but I've slowly gotten around to liking leggings. I still wouldn't prefer leggings under skirts, but I've mostly been okay with leggings under denim mini skirts. My primary criticism of this trend was that it ruined the beauty of skirts and of wearing them with skirts. But somehow, some way; I've gotten around my hate of leggings under skirts. So if '80s types still like this, I'm not as seriously hateful anymore. This even includes the rocr types who want to wear Converses with this whole look. I'm not sure if this style still exists. At least now, I'm not extremely hateful of the style.

The turning point for me either came with slip-on flats or with some sandals (especially flip-flop/thong sandals). I remember having debated on tFS after completely trashing the trend. Eventually liking the style probably came from a Dodge Grand Caravan commercial from last year or two years ago. The girl in the commercial wore this black T-shirt with some certain accents on it, a blue denim skirt, ankle-length pink leggings, and blue canvas lace-up sneakers. I'm still not crazy about leggings, but I'm a bit more appreciative of them now.

Here is a look I've grown to accept:
* black T-shirt with multi-colored accents and designs
* your average denim short skirt
* ankle-length leggings
* canvas sneakers (lace-up, Converse low-tops, Vans-style slip-ons, etc) or ballet flats

I'D AVOID: flip-flops, open-toe or peep-toe shoes, and dressy sandals

I've found non-patterned leggings to look very well. A few girls I've known at my community college have worn leggings. I've found leggings with lace trim at the bottom of the leggings to be very nice. If you're going to do lace-trim leggings, I'd probably wear pumps or flats because I always imagine lace to be an elegant touch. Therefore, wearing sneakers with lace-trim leggings would ruin the balance of elegance to me. I still don't understand this style in warmer weather. But at least I'm a bit more respectful of leggings under skirts. I still have no problem with leggings under tunics.



Finally, I'd like to share some leggings that I've found very creative. One of my friends (whom I've eventually graduated with from my community college) had worn some white tattooed leggings. to be paired with this black tunic or black dress. She paired them with denim blue American Eagle slip-on sneakers. The tattoo design on one or both of the legs look like a big tattoo you'd find on the arm of someone. It was, to say the least, a very creative design on a pair of white leggings. Too bad I don't know who made it or what the tattoo looked like.

 

[silk skin paws]

#774 wow Keira looks good.

 

[papa_levante]

I am too scared to venture into different colors, fabrics, and cuts.

I was tempted to get stirrup leggings at Express in a teal color.

 

[elegantly_wasted]

leggings are very tacky , tights look cute but that express model looks like a hooker from 1985

I think it depends how you wear them... I wear my tights withs a mid thigh (if not longer but above the knee) dress or skirt with scrunched up mid-calf boots suede boots... they look really nice and are extremely warm

 

[John_M.]

I had to show my dark side in a thread in regards to men's leggings under shorts. I've used this space to talk about men's leggings seperately.

Some reading I've done online shows that leggings for men were offered back last year. An Italian designer called Mami hinted at making leggings fashionable for men.

* http://media.www.nu-news.com/media/....Fashion.Trend.Makes.A.Comeback-2687923.shtml
* http://www.fashionwiredaily.com/first_word/fashion/article.weml?id=866
* http://www.piercemattie.com/fashionprdivision/2007/01/new_trend_leggings_for_the_men.html


Here is a quote from the third link:

"Leggings for men is not a new trend - one that's been around for years. It's time to get over the body image constraints and go for the comfort. Just wear them. Leggings are perfect casual wear for women AND men. Having worn leggings for years, I'm aware of people's comments both negative and very positive. After all, it’s not the leggings on the man but the man in the leggings. Everyone looks good in leggings and some people look great!
If more people, women and men, wear leggings then it will just be another apparel choice. At one time denim jeans were worn only by miners digging for gold. Now they are everywhere.
So never say never - when you do decide to wear leggings, choose a well made pair - not with cotton fibers that bag out over time but a high tech fiber that retains it shape. Go for the comfort and support. Leggings that go to the ankle look better than capri style that chop the leg. Plus the full length leggings support you from your ankle to your waist and give you an energetic lift. Laugh, Live, Love & Enjoy! Check out www.UnJeans.com
UnJeans Freedom Pants - clothes of the future and the future just started." -"RSM" from: http://www.piercemattie.com/fashionprdivision/2007/01/new_trend_leggings_for_the_men.html



...and then there's this:

"Halleluia! It's about time 'Men's Wear' escaped from Puritannical Boredom! I'm a straight single guy, and have been wearing 'leggings' for years-and would gladly wear them as street wear should people's perceptions loosen up a bit! Let's face it- leggings are just plain ELEGANT on healthy athletic folks. Marni's styles are truly a Must-Have!" -"Rich Hall" from: http://www.piercemattie.com/fashionprdivision/2007/01/new_trend_leggings_for_the_men.html



So allow me to pose the question for debate: will leggings for men eventually catch on with even average hommes? SHOULD wearing these leggengs be accepted by men? How much of a detrerrent is body image in making leggings fashionable for men?

 

[John_M.]

I wanted to bring this discussion back because I will admit to two different ways to dress up leggings that I've liked.

Leggings + Flats
There was one example I saw when I went to this Thai restaurant in Rice Village here in Houston. She had a very nice look to me. It was a fun all-black look. She had this cropped black shrug, a black tank top tucked into black leggings, and wearing cute black flats. She not only had a fun all-black look, but a cute combination of leggings and flats. Leggings and some cute flats are perfectly fine to me. It's an '80s style look I've been okay with. Not only did I hate leggings under [usually denim mini] skirts, I hated them paired with sneakers, especially Converse-type hi-tops or low-tops.

Leggings + High Heel Pumps
How many of you are fans of ABC's "Ugly Betty?" Hilda (Betty's mother in the show) has a way of wearing skinny bottoms that I've grown to mostly appreciate her sense of style. I'll admit that a vibrant color of leggings with a completely feminine pair of pumps can be equally fun. Think of perhaps something like yellow leggings paired with metallic silver pumps.



These are two examples of leggings in which I've liked the looks. Flats or pumps with leggings are more acceptable to me than with any kind of sneakers (except maybe skimmers). Rather than put this in "Trends we Love," I decided to post this for the Leggings thread. Something a little more appropriate and within the topic.

 

[disco54]

I think it depends how you wear them... I wear my tights withs a mid thigh (if not longer but above the knee) dress or skirt with scrunched up mid-calf boots suede boots... they look really nice and are extremely warm

no offence but thats even worse IMO , not only does it kill the beauty of the dress , shorten your legs , it looks very tacky hun and very LOOK AT ME IM AN AA addict (american apparel) .

 

[disco54]

I wanted to bring this discussion back because I will admit to two different ways to dress up leggings that I've liked.

Leggings + Flats
There was one example I saw when I went to this Thai restaurant in Rice Village here in Houston. She had a very nice look to me. It was a fun all-black look. She had this cropped black shrug, a black tank top tucked into black leggings, and wearing cute black flats. She not only had a fun all-black look, but a cute combination of leggings and flats. Leggings and some cute flats are perfectly fine to me. It's an '80s style look I've been okay with. Not only did I hate leggings under [usually denim mini] skirts, I hated them paired with sneakers, especially Converse-type hi-tops or low-tops.

Leggings + High Heel Pumps
How many of you are fans of ABC's "Ugly Betty?" Hilda (Betty's mother in the show) has a way of wearing skinny bottoms that I've grown to mostly appreciate her sense of style. I'll admit that a vibrant color of leggings with a completely feminine pair of pumps can be equally fun. Think of perhaps something like yellow leggings paired with metallic silver pumps.



These are two examples of leggings in which I've liked the looks. Flats or pumps with leggings are more acceptable to me than with any kind of sneakers (except maybe skimmers). Rather than put this in "Trends we Love," I decided to post this for the Leggings thread. Something a little more appropriate and within the topic.

John M you really over analyze everything LOL

 

[kimberwyn]

no offence but thats even worse IMO , not only does it kill the beauty of the dress , shorten your legs , it looks very tacky hun and very LOOK AT ME IM AN AA addict (american apparel) .

There's nothing at all wrong with wearing a dress with boots, lol, give me a break.

 

[Dali]

no offence but thats even worse IMO , not only does it kill the beauty of the dress , shorten your legs , it looks very tacky hun and very LOOK AT ME IM AN AA addict (american apparel) .

I wear dresses with tights and boots. I dont think I look tacky and I dont think no one who knows me would describe me as tacky.

And what has that to do with "LOOK AT ME IM AN AA addict"
I've never been in a AA store, dont wear their clothes.

 

[John_M.]

Absolutely nothing wrong with a dress and boots. The kind of boots probably the biggest factor. There's already a thread on girly dresses with tough boots. I'm assuming "dresses with leggings and boots" basically means a short sundress paired with leggings and knee-high boots. The thing that crosses me is that dresses shouldn't really have to double as tunics. Most of them, anyways. I just think if you want to wear a dress and not a tunic, probably best to avoid leggings with dresses. However, pants (not necessarily leggings) under a tunic would be best with whatever kind of footwear you see fit.

But again, nothing truly wrong with dresses with tights and boots. Part of what gets me is... do you take leggings as pants and automatically think of wearing boots with those tights? I'm actually okay with leggings + boots. More sleek boot types can give you a nice silhouette look from the waistline down. Like a pair of brown leggings with matching brown knee-high boots is very fine with me. The absolute no-no of leggings + boots happened when I wasn't as okay with leggings under skirts when one femme at my community college thought it was okay to wear a denim mini skirt with black leggings undeneath, and natural-colored UGG-like boots. Better to match things and stay sleek rather than find any excuse to show off your UGGs. Leggings with cuffed or Arctic-type boots are stuff I'd avoid in the cold weather times. Wear pants or something instead.

Anyone care to show off wearing dresses with leggings and boots?

 

[DandyWarhol]

disco54 you are being unnecessarily harsh. people have different styles. get over it.

 

[tkendros]

i must say i have become somewhat of a legging wh*re i find myself shopping around my leggings/skinny jeans. I've never wore my leggings under a jean skirt and i don't think i ever will. I have though worn to work a casual dress with leggings and knee boots.

I leggings.

 

[couturex]

I personally like leggings and boots with a dress. my only problem with leggings is when people wear them as pants, like with a short shirt. i need the top to cover my behind or i wont feel comfortable in public.

 

[Style Eyes]

Sparkly leggings

I love the sparkly leggings. Seen on the catwalk with military style coats and jackets at Alexander McQueen and Temperley London.

I can't wait to get some silver and gold ones to brighten up my neutral outfits.

 

[taurus_07]

There are so many different styles of leggings here in Japan...it's crazy!! The girls here wear them with everything!!

 

[mishahoi]

speaking of cool leggings in Japan, I ordered these from GVGVs 2009 S/S collection. Hard to tell, but its not see-through, theyre actually beige and black stretch. I think they`re super cool. Quite expensive...maybe $140, but my leggings last eons longer than my expensive tights since I ALWAYS seem to put a hole in the toe and then theyre worthless. I`d rather just wear socks under the leggings if need be.

I`ve also bought balenciaga and bernard wilhelm leggings and I think they`re great---

That said, I like to show leg when the weather/situation calls for it.

credit: jijipress

 

[John_M.]

I had to look up what sparkly leggings are like. And really, they don't look right to me. I already am used to opaque (usually) black leggings. It would be tough for me to imagine sparkly leggings ever catching on. Metallic leggings aren't too common to me. Never seen any in person because I usuallly see your average opaque black leggings. Leggings with sequins or whatever are completely tacky.

Can anyone give me an idea as to what sparkly leggings look like? Or perhaps your favorite sparkly or metallic leggings?

 

[taurus_07]

mishahoi those leggings are lovely! I like the pattern...kinda Aztec-slash-robotic