Leggings

[chloehandbags]

John M,

Tights have a foot, meaning the foot is encased in them. Legging on the other hand, do not. The foot is not encased. And there are longer leggings and shorter leggings. One trendy phrase for leggings is footless tights.

Actually, I think footless tights are, technically, just tights without feet, aren't they?

Leggings tend to be noticeably thicker and generally have seams down the legs.

Leggings in the '80s and early '90s were better than most of the ones around, now, I think, as they were thicker and more substantial, which made them more of a genuine alternative to trousers. People still tended to wear them with long tops, but it wasn't the end of the world if the top flipped, or rolled, up as they were completely opaque.

Also, I think they kept their shape better and didn't bag at the knees, or the butt (due to a higher lycra content, I think?), as the modern ones I have tend to.

Most leggings that are around now seem to be thinner and very slightly see-through, which means they really do have to be worn under a very long top, or a dress/skirt.

I really think manufacturers need to find some decent vintage leggings and fine-tune the modern ones.

BTW, if anyone knows of a company that makes matt black leggings that are more like the older ones I describe and ideally, also, not too low rise, please let me know!

 

[chloehandbags]

well I dont think so, unless your Lindsay Lohan all she wears is black leggings. Unless your under 18 , you end up looking like Peggy Bundy

LOL!

I know you hate leggings, but to be fair, disco, I think it takes a lot more than a pair of leggings to look like Peggy Bundy.

The BIG redder than red hair, the 4" patent stilettos and the vivid colour scheme she wore with her leggings is what made her look so.....er.....distinctive.

She was supposed to look funny (even at the time) and was basically akin to a cartoon character, after all - most people who wore leggings in the '80s looked nowhere near as extreme.

 

[John_M.]

Leggings + ballet flats is a look I've been very comfortable with when observing my environment whenever I go out and about observe styles from others. Usually black opaque leggings with black ballet flats are a lovely look to me. That's even for those still into leggings under mini skirts.

Well as I praise leggings a bit, I have an extreme DON'T to share. You see, I noticed some femmes wearing leggings and tucking them into... Arctic boots as well as UGG-type boots. I've seen cute tunics with nice leggings... all to be ruined with Arctic/bulky Winter boots on a day that wasn't even cold. I think highs were at 77 today. There was no chill in the air. There was no heavy rain or piles of snow. So what facilitates wearing Winter boots while tucking the legs of leggings into them? There is an exception to boots + leggings- sleek boots + leggings. I've seen black leggings paired with chic black boots. That's perfectly fine. But black leggings with natural or camel-colored Winter boots is a terrible shame. Any style can be hot, but all it takes is one miserable fashion pairing to give you a negative perception about a certain garment or style. If you hate leggings already, seeing what my eyes saw will only increase your dislike of them.

Moral of the story: leggings + boots are fine, just AVOID Winter Boots!

 

[ecman2wst]

I agree. I think they are ok with boots but you need to wear the correct color. Dark brown, beige boots with most leggings looks good. White boots dont go well as you look like you came from the snow. Style is in but lets not kill it looking like someone snowboarding or skiing if you are not doing that. As for me, oversized shirt with running tights or leggings with or without shorts, or shorts with nude or black tights and some type of a tshirt work well with sneakers, or nice pair of leggings with shirt and croc sandals or emu boots is good with a light jacket, or even light jacket with leggings and running shoes and a fitted shirt work well.

 

[lollicandy]

ooh mishahoi, I like those! they remind me of SE Asian tribal tattoos. they also look so much like the American Apparel Afrika leggings in a way, which came first?

 

[cierrughhh]

what about leggins with shorts?

 

[ecman2wst]

Leggings with shorts

I think if the correct style of shorts are worn, you could wear light or medium weight leggings or footless tights. I wear leggings under basketball shorts and have worn footless tights also with them. If they are light weight similar to tights wear with shorts. don't wear heavy leggings with shorts.

 

[before]

Does anyone know of any place selling black and white vertical striped leggings that aren't footless or sheer?

 

[John_M.]

Leggings with shorts... please... no, no, forbid NO!!! I've NEVER seen leggings + shorts work. Tights and shorts maybe, but NEVER leggings + shorts. Until I see a good pair of shorts with good leggings, I'll change my mind. Otherwise, avoid this look. It's so last year or two years ago.

 

[dumbfairy]

^Bet I could prove you wrong Leggings and shorts are my fail safe outfit and in my own humble opinion,I look fine What does it matter if something was two years ago? If we lived by that motto none of us would have anything to wear.

So Cierrughhh,I say go for it Leggings are warmer than tights after all,and if you're still in winter like I am they're the best alternative

 

[Jenna-maria]

I LOVE the combination of leggings / footless tights with shorts and flats. I wear it, no matter people think.

 

[bumblebee87]

i think leggings are ok, but when you start to wear them as pants with out a tunic..like a reg length top....not ok, why dont you just wear skinnies?

 

[daggi]

i think leggings are ok, but when you start to wear them as pants with out a tunic..like a reg length top....not ok, why dont you just wear skinnies?

totally agree leggings are not pants and should always go with tunic never only with top or T-shirt cause it looks just stupid

 

[Jenna-maria]

Yeps, I was at urban outfitters when I was visiting london, there was one girl shopping and she wore only pair of leggings and short white t-shirt without bras...trust me she should have worn bras...and we could see her underwear lines under leggings. It was something so so horrible. and she looked one of those girls who think she is so stylish and can wear eeeverything she want´s. well, no you cannot.
But we had great laughs with my friend after seeing that.

 

[XxpinktinksxX]

I went totally off leggings the day i saw that Primark had them in stock. I am back to wearing them now. They are one of the only comfy things i can wear whilst i am pregnant. I have invested in some pretty decent ones .

 

[dumbfairy]

^I bet you look really cute with baby bump and leggings sorry for sounding weird lol

I can't wear skinnies,I have appaling shaped legs,very chuvvy at the top and skinny at the bottom and have never found any skinnies,or jeans for that matter,that fit,which is why I live in leggings cos they fit so much better and are more comfy

 

[cheyqua]

call me stupid or whatever, but I just started to wear leggings
actually it's a leather ones, though. I usually prefer to wear tights better than leggings, but since there's no leather/latex tights so I have no choice but wearing it.

 

[daggi]

call me stupid or whatever, but I just started to wear leggings
actually it's a leather ones, though. I usually prefer to wear tights better than leggings, but since there's no leather/latex tights so I have no choice but wearing it.

better later than never leather leggings - great choice they are my fav

 

[jeweledvixen]

Does anyone have recommendations for flattering, thick black leggings that can be worn with long tops/tunics? I've found that leather leggings are more flattering in general (in terms of making legs look longer/leaner) but I'm looking for normal leggings that kind of "suck everything in", if that makes sense...

Thanks!

 

[Edna]

totally agree leggings are not pants and should always go with tunic never only with top or T-shirt cause it looks just stupid

Me, too. I always see girls on my college campus wearing leggings with SHORT shirts. I just think it's too much info. I would feel so uncomfortable with my butt only being covered by a thin piece of body-hugging fabric.